Maverickbird
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
    • India
      • Central
        • Madhya Pradesh
      • East
        • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
        • Odisha
        • West Bengal
      • North East
        • Sikkim
      • North
        • Delhi
        • Himachal Pradesh
        • Kashmir
        • Ladakh
        • Punjab
        • Uttarakhand
        • Uttar Pradesh
      • South
        • Andhra Pradesh
        • Karnataka
        • Pondicherry
        • Kerala
        • Tamil Nadu
      • West
        • Goa
        • Maharashtra
        • Gujarat
        • Rajasthan
    • Outside India
      • Africa
        • Cape Verde
        • Egypt
        • Ethiopia
        • Tanzania
        • Tunisia
      • Asia
        • Bhutan
        • Cambodia
        • China
        • Indonesia
        • Malaysia
        • Maldives
        • Myanmar
        • Nepal
        • Philippines
        • Singapore
        • Sri Lanka
        • Thailand
        • Vietnam
      • Europe
        • Belgium
        • Cyprus
        • France
        • Germany
        • Greece
        • Italy
        • Malta
        • The Netherlands
        • Norway
        • Romania
        • Russia
        • Spain
        • Turkey
        • United Kingdom
      • Caribbean
        • Cuba
        • Dominican Republic
        • Jamaica
      • Middle East
        • Iran
        • Jordan
        • UAE
        • Yemen
      • Oceania
        • Indonesia
        • New Zealand
        • Australia
      • North America
        • USA
      • South America
        • Bolivia
  • Culture Peeps
    • Dances
    • Handicrafts
    • Food
      • Indian Food
        • Kashmiri Food
        • Kerala Food
        • Kolkata Food
        • Madurai Food
      • World Food
        • Chengdu Cooking Class
        • French Food Culture
        • Food from Malta
        • German Food
        • Greek Food
        • Hong Kong Food
        • Khmer Food
        • KL Food Walk
        • Sri Lankan Food
        • Thai Food
        • Vietnamese Food
  • Expat Life
    • Cologne Diaries
    • Cairo Chronicles
    • Growing up in Calcutta
  • Photography
    • Festivals of India
    • Street Art
    • Trip Photos
    • Yearly Highlights
  • Travel Extras
    • Travel Guides
    • Money Matters
    • Top Experiences
    • Travel Tips
      • Traveling during Pregnancy Tips
      • Road Trip With Baby Tips
      • Tips on traveling with children
    • Trip Itineraries
      • Africa
        • Egypt
        • Kenya Tanzania
      • Asia
        • Vietnam
      • Europe
        • Spain
      • India
        • Kashmir
        • Kerala
        • Sikkim
  • Work with Me
    • Published Work
    • Guest Posts
Europe, France, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Marseille photo essay

Photos in Marseille There´s a lot to be said about Marseille: it is pushy, fast, gritty, part dodgy, and part […]

October 2, 2024
Travel tips
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Smart Travel Tips for Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide

Thailand, known for its captivating beaches, vibrant cities, rich culture, and historical wonders, is a dream destination for many travelers. […]

September 17, 2024
Schengen Visa
Europe, Guest Posts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Schengen Visa Tips: Top 10 Airports and Booking Advice for a Smooth Experience

While traveling to the Schengen area travelers can enhance their experience by choosing the right airport and by optimizing their […]

September 9, 2024
village near Hoa Lu
Asia, Asia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Vietnam

An offbeat Vietnam itinerary for 14 days

Vietnam itinerary Vietnam is an unmissable destination in Asia. Affordable, exotic, diverse, and gorgeous, its hassle-free tourist visa makes it […]

August 24, 2024
A tea garden in Central Vietnam
Asia, Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Vietnam

Glimpses of Central Vietnam cottage industries

Discovering Central Vietnam: Cottage Industries and Local Culture Recently, a French friend and I recently had a very interesting discussion. […]

August 23, 2024
visitng tribal villages of central vietnam with da lat easyrider
Asia, Outside India, Vietnam

Da Lat Easyrider: Exploring the Wonders of Central Vietnam

If I were to tell you that I explored Central Vietnam on a motorbike with an unknown man whom I […]

August 22, 2024
Asia, Guest Posts, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam

Flowers of Da Lat

What do I remember about Da Lat? That it is a city for lovers in central Vietnam, which smells of […]

August 21, 2024
sa pa has lovely rice fields
Asia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Vietnam

Sa Pa travel guide: How to enjoy Sa Pa without trekking

For most visitors to this iconic destination in Vietnam, a Sa Pa trip must include a trek. This is indeed […]

August 20, 2024
sa pa rice fields
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam

20 photos that will make you want to visit Sa Pa

Sa Pa was a refreshing change after the heat of Hanoi. I loved the cool mountains, the spectacular terraced fields, […]

August 19, 2024
Asia, Outside India, Vietnam

Hoa Lu: the perfect day trip from Hanoi

Hoa Lu served as the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. It lies 90 kilometers south of […]

August 18, 2024
Newer Posts
Older Posts

About Me

Svetlana

I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

Recent Post

  • Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

    Top Destinations for First-Time Travelers Seeking Adventure

    October 9, 2025
  • Asia, China, Outside India

    Zhonglu Tibetan Village – An Authentic Tibetan Gem in Danba Valley

    October 7, 2025
  • Asia, China, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

    Wolong Panda Reserve Travel Guide: How to experience China´s national treasure

    October 6, 2025
  • Asia, China, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

    Chengdu in a Day: Pandas, Teahouses & Hidden Alleys

    October 5, 2025
  • Asia, Chengdu Cooking Class, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

    Chengdu Local Market Food Tour & Cooking Class: Discover Sichuan’s Spices, Tea, and Traditions

    October 4, 2025

Find us on Facebook

Copyright © MaverickBird 2024. All Rights Reserved.