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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
Jaipur photo blog
India, Rajasthan, West

Jaipur memories in photos

The romance of the Jaipur rain With the rain clouding up the Cologne skies leaving the air smelling mildly acrid, […]

November 5, 2018
cooking class in Bangkok
Food Thoughts, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, World Food

Our cooking class love from around the world

Food has always been a passion of mine and cooking is now one of my biggest hobbies, followed closely by […]

January 18, 2018
#travelbloggerindia #thailandtourism #bangkoktourism #bangkokflowermarket #pakkhlongtalat
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

The prettiest place in Bangkok

Pak Khlong Talk is hands down the prettiest place in Bangkok. It is also the most fragrant. In fact, you […]

March 6, 2017
kalimpong slow travel is very relaxing
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Kalimpong and the art of doing nothing

What can I say about our Kalimpong break? That it had been lovely, intrepid, lazy and much needed, after our […]

July 21, 2016
#Thaifood #Travelbloggerindia #travelblogindia #travelblogbthailand #topthingstodointhailand
Outside India, Thailand, Top Experiences

Top fun things to do in Thailand

Thailand is a complete 360 degrees travel destination and has something for everyone. Bangkok and its fun activities are never-ending and while my Thai […]

February 22, 2015
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
East, India, West Bengal

Kalna’s baked royalty

Contrary to the rest of Kalna’s terracotta treasures, the Rajbari or Royal complex had been beautifully preserved and well maintained. […]

February 19, 2015
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
East, India, West Bengal

Bengal’s Forgotten Trails

My home state of West Bengal is mostly overlooked by travelers and it is not difficult to understand why. The […]

February 12, 2015
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