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Australia, Oceania, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Common and Uncommon Aspects to Consider While Working in Australia as an International Student

Common and uncommon aspects to consider while working in Australia as an international student can make a real difference in […]

February 12, 2026
Himachal Pradesh, India, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Stargazing In Spiti Valley 2026: Best Locations And Seasons

Spiti sits at an average altitude of 12,500 ft and holds some of the best night skies on the planet. […]

February 12, 2026
China, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

China for First-Timers: Travel Tips, Surprises & Myths

Napoleon had supposedly remarked, “Let China sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world,” and indeed, it is […]

February 12, 2026
Sulphur springs at Dallol in Danakil Depression
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Danakil Depression trip: guide, tips, and what to expect

Bubbling lava lake colouring the night sky into a vivid red, sleeping at an active volcano, salt lakes, sulphurous mounds […]

February 3, 2026
omo valley travel guide
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Omo Valley travel guide and tips

I cannot emphasize enough on the importance of responsible Omo Valley travel. Unless you want a human zoo experience, you […]

February 3, 2026
a hamar woman of the omo valley tribes
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

18 real life photos of Omo Valley tribes in Ethiopia

As a curious traveler, I desperately wanted to see and experience the Omo Valley tribes in Ethiopia. In my mind, […]

February 3, 2026
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Addis Ababa to Jinka: an Ethiopian road trip in photos

An Ethiopian road trip is similar to the ones we have in the Indian subcontinent. Expect smooth roads, broken roads, […]

February 3, 2026
addis mercato
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Photo essay of Addis Mercato – largest open-air market in Africa

So let’s get this straight. I am from India. I understand chaos, unregulated traffic, hustle, and bustle. Crowds don’t deter […]

February 3, 2026
mursi tribe of ethiopia
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

20 photos that will want to make you visit Ethiopia

It all started many years back when I saw fantastic pictures of the Danakil Depression—surreal images that made me start […]

February 1, 2026
India, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Tips

Tatkal vs Premium Tatkal: Difference, Timings, Charges & Ticket Price

Indian Railways has launched special booking schemes in the past to support passengers with last-minute travel requirements, and among them, […]

January 16, 2026
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