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 […]
China, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
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 […]
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 […]
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, The Netherlands, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos
Keukenhof travel tips
Many travel bucket lists feature a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens and it is easy to understand why. Most famous […]
Iran, Money Matters, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Money matters Iran and other travel tips
On October 23, 2021, Iran has reopened its borders for foreign tourists. Travelers are trickling back in after nearly a […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Esfahan attractions and a brief city guide
The best way to experience the beauty of Esfahan attractions is to take it easy. So I spent my last […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
The most beautiful Shiraz attractions
The scent of orange blossoms, flowers growing in profusion everywhere, vibrant cafe, and a young hip culture: it is hard […]
India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Trip Photos
How to visit the painted havelis of Shekhawati in Rajasthan
Shekhawati was unlike any place I have ever visited in Rajasthan. Located in one remote corner of the windswept sandy […]
India, Ladakh, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Ladakh Travel Guide and Tips
My Ladakh sojourn was mind-blowing in every sense. The festival, terrain, food, people, remoteness of the region, and the adventures […]
Maldives, Money Matters, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
The Maldives budget travel guide
The Maldives is stunningly beautiful and expensive. But with proper planning and pre-travel research, you can enjoy this paradise destination […]