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India, India, North East, Photo Essays, Sikkim, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Our Sikkim spring itinerary for two weeks and photo essay

So Akash and I went to the Himalayas in spring. That was last year and we had already spent 3 […]

October 26, 2025 By maverickbird
India, India, kashmir, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

Offbeat Kashmir itinerary ideas

Offbeat Kashmir itinerary is suitable for all kinds of travelers especially those looking for some quiet moments spent in the […]

October 26, 2025
a shikara on the Dal Lake in Kashmir
India, India, kashmir, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

A family friendly Kashmir itinerary for 7 days

I have been visiting Kashmir for several years. So far my spring visits have been the most gorgeous, though this […]

October 26, 2025
India, India, Kerala, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

2016 Cultural Kerala Trip Itinerary for 1 week

In 2016, I spent a whirlwind week experiencing some of the finest cultural Kerala highlights. That trip was solo travel […]

October 26, 2025
kalari center in kumily
India, India, Kerala, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

Our 2018 Tamil Nadu Kerala Itinerary for 2 weeks

We spent the end of 2018-2019 in Kerala and our itinerary was focused on beach and culture. It was a […]

October 26, 2025
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 […]

October 25, 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
The perfect crescent of sand which marks Lombok beaches
Asia, Asia, Indonesia, Indonesia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

Bali, Lombok, and Gili Islands: Indonesia islands itinerary in 2 weeks

If you are looking for more beach time than culture and have more than 10 days in your hand, then […]

October 22, 2025
India, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

India trip in a nutshell

This year in February, I went on an India trip with my friend and my 6-year-old son. It was the […]

July 11, 2023
abu simbel is must in every egypt itinerary
Africa, Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

A Classical Egypt Itinerary

Egypt is back in the travel news after a lot of bad press. It is touted as one of the […]

November 1, 2022
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