India has been one of my dream destinations since childhood. Nevertheless, I didn’t know for sure if I ever make it till there. I was following Tripadvisor type forums and package prices in the tour agencies (back then travel blogging was not a resource to find information). 1000+ USD return tickets to India were demotivating. In … Read more
Traveling by train in India is one of the most learning and fascinating experiences, which shows you some of the hidden corners of the country. Some of the rail tracks go near the sea, some through the rice fields, other across unknown towns – ever-changing landscapes. It’s hard to imagine how huge and diverse this … Read more
The state of Andhra Pradesh is mostly overlooked in tourist books. Unless you visit some national tourist fairs, you might leave out numerous destinations in India just because they didn’t brand their Taj Mahal. Today I would like to tell you about Lepakshi Village which is one of the cultural day getaways from Bangalore. Lepakshi … Read more
Rajasthan happened to be one of my favorite states in India. It just has so many unique places: take Udaipur lakes, blue streets of Jodhpur, the golden city Jaisalmer, Thar Desert and many others. This post will be about Pink City Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan. Since it’s also part of Golden Triangle route … Read more
India is a very photogenic country! You can find interesting visual content just everywhere, though Munnar woke up a perfectionist in me long time dormant in the organized chaos around. It feels so satisfying to photograph tea that I ended up with 200+ clicks of plantations only, but wait, there are also hills and other … Read more
Majuli is the biggest river island in the world – that’s the USP that brought Majuli into Guinness Book. Nevertheless, there is much more behind this catchy line that makes this destination special. Majuli island is shaped by the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam. It takes almost an hour to cross such a wide river … Read more
Once I have confessed that Himalaya has stolen my heart. Nevertheless, all my life I’ve been dreaming to live closer to the sea except… I can’t stand hot weather. But this doesn’t mean that the idea of living near the Nordic Sea will excite me… There is a certain beauty in places that have a … Read more
History and heritage sites are the open windows to the past of any country. Bangladesh, one of the most offbeat destinations in South Asia, has preserved both Muslim and Hindu heritage sites. Sonargaon, a city just one hour away from Dhaka, gives you a peek into the history of this medieval capital and how different … Read more
Less than a decade ago, there were two main challenges for solo backpackers in India – accommodation and socializing. Despite numerous budget guesthouses, choosing a stay involved a certain compromise – it could be the quality of services, location, infrastructure to name a few. If you are new to India, you can still visit offbeat … Read more
There are many travelers coming to India with a purpose to visit Taj Mahal and Goa. If you have spent somewhat six months in India and haven’t covered these places, you start getting some serious looks and questions. There are many great places to visit in India and I recommend choosing your itinerary according to … Read more