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a flower seller in hanoi
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam

My unpleasant Hanoi experience: an awkward travel memoir

Vietnam was a great learning experience for me. I was young, mostly clueless, giddy with freedom and very unprepared for […]

October 23, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The pretty little town of Monschau

Monschau is a very pretty town. Traditional half-timbered houses, winding cobbled lanes, blooming flower pots, and picturesque bridges make it […]

October 23, 2025
Paragliding in Bir is its biggest draw
Himachal Pradesh, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Slow traveling and not paragliding in Bir

If ever an anticlimax can be beautiful, then Bir trip was very successful at that. Although my expectation from the […]

October 23, 2025
paragliding views of offbeat manali
Himachal Pradesh, India, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

How to enjoy offbeat Manali according to India’s best travel bloggers

Okay! Let’s get a few things cleared before I move on with this post. First of all, I was super […]

October 23, 2025
Fishing is a popular offbeat Manali activity
Himachal Pradesh, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

15 pictures that will want you to visit Manali

With the temperature in the plains rising and the Indian summer reaching its peak, there has not been a better […]

October 23, 2025
a shikara on the Dal Lake in Kashmir
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Why Should Kashmir Be on Your Travel Bucket List?

Kashmir is very popularly called as the “Paradise on Earth” where every square inch of Kashmir is filled with beauty […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Lost in Rome No More: How TSIM eSIM App Transformed My Travels

Planning an international trip involves numerous logistical details, and figuring out how to stay connected online abroad is often one […]

October 23, 2025
a scene from andalusia road trip
Europe, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

A guide for the perfect 1 week Andalusia Road Trip in Spain

Andalusia is quintessential Spain. Think orange-scented air, clear blue skies, the swish of flamenco skirts, and a heady mix of […]

October 23, 2025
nijar is a pretty village in almeria
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Trip Photos

The dazzling white mountain village of Nijar in Spain

Nijar in Almeria is all about details. They are everywhere: in the local pottery, which is quite famous, in the […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Almeria city walks and photo essay

“Let’s go out! Look outside. It’s wonderful weather and we should explore”, said my hyperactive, uber-excited husband. “Tarek!!!! We just […]

October 23, 2025
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