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dolls for sale in suzdal
Europe, Outside India, Russia

A Suzdal weekend

Suzdal in Russia is timeless and the reason is the lack of train connectivity. In 1824 when the local merchants […]

October 8, 2019
a scene from the altai krai road trip
Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Travel tips for Altai Krai in Siberia: This is for the ultimate adventure lovers

This is one of my favourite photos. It was taken during my Altai Krai road trip. The autumn colours that day […]

October 6, 2019
#Russia #Russiatravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Russiatourism #Siberia #Siberiatourism #Altaitourism
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Russia, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

24 photos that will tempt you to visit Siberia

On a desolate splendor of this autumn night We listen to the serene call of the gleaming moonlight Deciduous trees […]

October 5, 2019
gili island of indonesia
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India

Why I loved Indonesia

Indonesia had not featured on my travel itinerary for a very long time and somehow I never thought much of […]

July 25, 2019
climbing up the hemkuta hill is one of the things to do in hampi
India, Karnataka, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Top fun things to do in Hampi

Hampi in Karnataka is a place like no other. It has the perfect setting of prestigious ancient ruins against the […]

March 26, 2019
a woman in hampi
India, Karnataka, South

What makes Hampi in Karnataka such a special place?

Hampi in Karnataka is one of those have it all kind of destinations. Its fame spreads far and wide and […]

March 12, 2019
#wildlifesafaritanzania #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #Tanzaniatravelblog #tanzaniatourism #Tanzaniawildlifespotting #wildlifesafariafrica
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania

This is Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is just three hours away from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It was midday by the time we left […]

December 19, 2018
Wildlife is a must in kenya tanzania itinerary
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania

Life in Ngorongoro Crater, the cradle of humanity

We left from our campsite in Arusha the next morning around three. It was an unusually early start but our […]

December 16, 2018
vibrant ajrakh print of gujarat
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, West

The timeless charm of the Ajrakh prints of Kutch

Ajrakh then Circa: around 3000 BC Location: Mohenjo Daro city in the Indus Valley (now in present-day Sindh province of […]

December 7, 2018
Gujarat, India, West

Rogan Art, Kala Dungar, and other highlights of Kutch

My whirlwind Kutch trip often made me feel overwhelmed. It is a region which is best enjoyed with time, and […]

December 5, 2018
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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