Bangalore to Palakkad – A Monsoon Road Trip
I’ve always believed I was born for the monsoon. Scratch that. I was literally born in the monsoon, which probably explains my lifelong obsession with rain-drenched getaways. While some people chase...
Offbeat
A Winter Guide to Finland – Offbeat, Wild and Full of Magic
Finland is the very definition of a Winter Wonderland – frozen lakes, white-draped forests that look straight out of a fairytale, magical roads winding through snow-covered landscapes, and night skies...
Birds of Nandi Hills – An ode to the feathery angels
Nandi Hills may have begun as a simple sunrise destination for us. But our staycation there during the Covid lockdown unveiled a hidden side of this place we had never...
A Guide to Lakshadweep: Permits, Stays, and the Full Experience
Would you believe me if I said I wasn’t thrilled about our Lakshadweep trip – even though it had been on my wishlist for years? A bit frustrated with the police clearance...
A Guide to Dieng Plateau – Of Ancient Temples and Natural Wonders
While planning our Java trip, I stumbled upon the mesmerising Dieng Plateau. Unlike the familiar scenes of Java, Dieng stood out with its terraced potato fields, ancient temples, shimmering lakes,...
Hiking to Ijen Crater in Java – An Unforgettable Adventure
It was 11:30 PM when the alarm jolted us awake, barely two hours into our sleep. Back home in India, this would normally be our bedtime, but we dragged ourselves...
Java Travel Guide: Itinerary Breakdown & Insider Tips
We have told you everything you need to know for planning your first trip to Java in Part 1 of this series: Experience the magic of Java, Indonesia – Your...
Experience the magic of Java, Indonesia – Your Ultimate Travel Guide
Java – This region of Indonesia has intrigued me for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Odisha, a state rich with maritime history in the eastern part of...
Gallu Waterfall Trek, Himachal: Enigmatic Trails to Emerald Pools
During our recent workcation in Himachal Pradesh, we sought out experiences off the beaten path, away from the typical tourist attractions. Our local hosts had previously recommended some amazing places...
Alpather Lake Trek – The Path Less Explored
We stood there on the frozen ground in awe, not able to believe the scene in front of us. Gigantic mountains blanketed in snow encircled the snowscape with a frozen...
TDL Monastery Guest House, Dirang – A Distinctive Stay Experience
It was around 10 pm when we both opened our eyes to the dimly lit surrounding. The world around us, cloaked in serene stillness, was occasionally interrupted by the distant...
My love affair with Shergaon – The charming hamlet of Arunachal Pradesh
Shergaon – A name I did not know until about recently, must be a month or two before we planned our trip to Arunachal Pradesh. And yet here I am,...
