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Gujarat, India, West

My Bhuj trip in photos

I remember nothing of Bhuj, except that it was dusty and had a lot of pigeons. The maximum time I spent […]

December 11, 2018
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, West

Kutch handicrafts tour guide

If you have been following my posts on the vibrant Kutch handicrafts, then I am sure visiting this phenomenal destination […]

December 11, 2018
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras

The lesser known Kutch handicrafts of batik, lacquerware, and knife making

I  met Anwar Razzak Khatri on a social media platform and we connected over Batik. Anwar designs and makes exquisite […]

December 9, 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
Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

World cruises 101

Andrey ArmyagovIf you love adventure but want to stay somewhere more luxurious than a basic hotel or hostel, why not […]

November 22, 2018
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
Asia, Outside India, Singapore, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

What to expect at the enchanting Gardens by the Bay in Singapore?

Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore’s unmissable attractions. Very space-age and extremely beautiful, this 21st-century botanic garden sprawls […]

October 29, 2018
Asia, Outside India, Singapore, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Chili crabs, gambling dens, and historic shophouses of Geylang Singapore

On my last visit to Singapore, I happened to walk around Geylang with a dear friend of mine. We were […]

October 27, 2018
the white tiger at the singapore zoo
Asia, Outside India, Singapore, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A handy Singapore Zoo travel guide

The Singapore Zoo is one of the most relaxing places in the glittering Asian city-state. Located on lush, verdant 26 […]

October 27, 2018
#Singapore #LittleIndia #Singaporetravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Singaporetourism
Asia, Outside India, Singapore

A slice of the exotic at Singapore Little India

There’s an unofficial saying in India, that you will find Indians in every corner of the world. Most travelers will identify […]

October 22, 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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