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Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Roadside Cafes, Small Town Detours, and the Joy of Getting Lost

Some of the best travel memories have nothing to do with ticking off popular destinations or capturing the perfect photograph. […]

October 26, 2025
Bolivia, Outside India, South America

Trip to Samaipata

My last morning in Santa Cruz was a difficult one. Loud weekend party noise gave me a restless night, and […]

October 26, 2025
Bolivia, Outside India, South America

The relaxing days of Santa Cruz

My life in Santa Cruz went around in literal circles. After the initial language barrier problem, moving about the city […]

October 26, 2025
Bolivia, Outside India, South America

Arrival in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

I arrived in Bolivia at Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It was completely on the other side of the planet […]

October 25, 2025
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Bolivia, Outside India, South America

My Bolivia travel memories

My Bolivia trip was peppered with mishaps, strangeness, and staggering beauty. To begin with, reaching Bolivia had been one very, […]

October 25, 2025
Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Dominican Republic Expat Insurance Options

Expatriates considering a move to the Dominican Republic must navigate complex healthcare landscapes. Understanding the nuances of expat health insurance […]

October 25, 2025
Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Passport Power: 5 Exciting Destinations for Indian Travelers with US Visas

Getting many visas for foreign travel can be costly and time-consuming for Indian passport holders. A valid US visa via […]

October 25, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Why Zakynthos should be on your bucket list?

The moment I think of Zakynthos, two things pop into my mind: the incredible coastline and the smell of flowers, […]

October 25, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Zante travel guide

Sometimes it takes just one photo to start dreaming of visiting a place. Zante happened to me like that. I […]

October 25, 2025
#travelbloggerindia #boliviatourism #southamerica #salar
Bolivia, Outside India, Photo Essays, South America, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Bolivia in photos

Inspiration behind my Bolivia travel: On a warm March day of 2012, at a serious UN meet in Vienna, the […]

October 25, 2025
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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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