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India, Kashmir, Ladakh, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Post cards from Kashmir to Kargil on Srinagar Leh road trip

On my first trip to Kashmir, I had the opportunity to explore Ladakh as well. Famously known as the “Land […]

July 7, 2026
#Malaysia #Travelblog #Palaulangtengah
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

The secret island of Palau Lang Tengah

Last updated: October 24, 2026 Palau Lang Tengah was a real tropical dream. Located off the east coast of Malaysia, […]

June 24, 2026
#Malaysia #Georgetown #travelblog #maverickbird
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

The delight called Georgetown

Situated off the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Penang is a real charmer. Heavily favoured by the tourists, the state is […]

June 24, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

Letters from Melaka

Greetings from the warm Malacca Straits. I am in the rose-red, beautifully preserved city of Melaka, and it just feels […]

June 24, 2026
#travelbloggerindia #uttarpradeshtourism #chinikarauza #offbeatplacesinagra #travelblogindia #travelblogagra
India, Uttar Pradesh

Mosaic love in Agra: Chini ka Rauza

Veiled gossiping women with babies on their hips stared at us as we walked by. The air was scented with […]

March 27, 2026
#Russia #Suzdal #travelblog #maverickbird
Europe, Outside India, Russia

A slow Suzdal trip in autumn

The next morning dawned bright as a new coin and Suzdal looked glorious. I woke up to the sight of […]

March 27, 2026
#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

Last updated: November 1, 2026 On a desolate splendor of this autumn night We listen to the serene call of […]

March 27, 2026
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 […]

March 27, 2026
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 […]

March 27, 2026
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 […]

March 24, 2026
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