I remember the time I was planning my first-ever solo motorcycle trip in the Himalayas, I was scared. I had never done a solo bike trip before and I had no idea what to expect from it. To make my fear even worse, I decided to ride to the world’s most isolated and treacherous roads […]

Also known as Benares, Varanasi is the religious capital of India. It is by the Ghats of Ganges in Varanasi where Hindus believe if they get cremated, they get a direct ticket to salvation. Here, the most intimate rituals of life and death take place in public. I remember watching at least 20 burning pyres at

Despite more and more travellers discovering their ways to travel Europe on a budget and sharing Europe budget travel tips among themselves, Europe still remains a fairly expensive destination to explore. A few things, however, have worked in budget travellers’ favour. For example, the dawn of hospitality networks, the rise of sharing economies, and the

During my recent all-India Delhi to Bangalore motorcycle trip, I travelled from Coimbatore to Munnar to Kochi (not by bus, but a self-planned road trip). Here’s how the journey looked… Bangalore to Coimbatore (spent a night in Coimbatore) Coimbatore to Munnar (spent 2 nights in Munnar) Munnar to Kochi (Spent 3 nights in Kochin). As

During my recent all-India Delhi to Bangalore ride, I travelled from Bangalore to Munnar. Until now, Alleppey backwaters was my favourite destination in Kerala. But this time, as I repeated a few more popular destinations in Kerala, and travelled from Bangalore to Munnar, I realised what I was missing. Munnar is my new favourite in

Since Basel is tucked away on the northern edge of the country and doesn’t fall on the regular Geneva-Bern-Lucerne-Zurich route, it is often avoided by tourists. But speaking of my first impression of Basel, as I happened to explore it during a 3-day blog trip with Basel Tourism, I found it undoubtedly charming and a

Planning to travel Diphu in Assam but not sure what to see and do there? This travel blog is for you! Assam is one of the largest and most accessible of the seven states in Northeast India. Unlike most of the other states, it’s in Assam that no foreign or Indian tourist needs any special

If you’re planning a day trip from Ljubljana to Lake Bled Castle, Predjama Castle and Postojna Cave, read this travel blog! Slovenia may appear like a tiny country sandwiched between stronger nations from all directions, but speaking of the beauty it holds, there are no rivals. Throughout my 4-day travel there and exploring places like

This photo blog on Bodoland includes pictures of Bodo villages, Manas National Park and Dwijing Festival. During my recent trip to Assam, I happened to visit a few places in Bodoland and click their pictures, including the Dwijing Festival, Manas National Park and Bodo villages. It all happened when I, along with 8 other bloggers

Italy’s historic landmarks, unbeatable art and culture, and breathtaking natural beauty make it one of the most sought-after European destinations. A visit to this ancient country will offer a wealth of experiences, from Classical ruins to some of the best food and wine on the planet. I have been to Italy twice. During my first