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How to plan a trip to Nubra Valley from Leh?

Nubra Valley still remains one of the most underexplored areas of Ladakh. Though tourism developed recently there with the shifting of the line of control beyond Turtuk village, tourists are yet to explore the beauty of Nubra. Unfortunately, Nubra Valley is often just a stopover for people visiting Khardung La (one of the highest motorable … Read more

Places to visit in India for first comers

Best places to visit in India for first-timers

People who know I have been living in India for a few years often ask where I recommend going and what places to visit in India? Initially, this question was quite challenging for me. Since there are so many beautiful places in India, I didn’t have the “optimal destination” for everyone. India is so diverse … Read more

Tipping in India: what you need to know?

Every country has a different “tipping culture”. If you come from the USA you might be habitual to tip for everything, while many European countries might pay just the amount in the bill. Tipping in India is a bit more complex topic – let’s look into it. To begin with, there are no tipping standards … Read more

Old Delhi neighborhood

5 travel habits that will make you hate Delhi

Delhi is a special city for me since I was living there for a longer period of time and was involved in the different aspects of the big city life. After the first year, I have started feeling myself a Delhiite (cough, *too bold claim*, cough), partially, due to the fact, that my friends treated … Read more

solo female travel

How to prepare for a solo trip?

If someone told me 10 years back that I will be casually traveling alone in general compartments of Indian trains around the country, I would think that person got seriously high. That time solo travel was a totally different reality for me due to both lack of personal confidence and society norms. I’m a shy … Read more

Lund street

Lund – a charming town in Skane, Sweden

Lund is one of the oldest towns in Sweden. Located in Skane province in South of Sweden, it is known mainly as the education center. It is home to one of the leading Universities in the Nordic region. If you visit Lund as a traveler, you might find it as another charming and laid-back town. … Read more

Malmo bridge

How to get from Copenhagen to Malmo?

Copenhagen – the capital of Denmark welcomed over 30 million passengers arriving only at the airport last year. In addition to city history and tourist attractions, Copenhagen is a convenient starting point to explore both Denmark and Sweden. In fact, the distance between Copenhagen city center and Malmo (the coastal city in Sweden) is just … Read more

Stortorget Malmo

How you can plan a day in Malmo, Sweden

Almost everyone knows about Copenhagen whether for its colorful harbor Nyhavn, a little mermaid or childhood stories by Hans Christian Anderson. Nevertheless, many people haven’t even heard about the neighboring Malmo which is just across the bridge from Copenhagen. Malmo is a fun place for a day trip as it has history, architecture, nature, museums, … Read more