Spiti bathed in white
Spiti in the winters is breathtaking. The changing scenery and mountains with absolutely no tourist as far as the horizon extends, is a breath of fresh air, and a classic opportunity to connect with locals. As the valley widens from Kinnaur into Spiti, you can...
Varanasi along the Ganges
The early morning conch and a ardent devotee performing prayers to the holy Ganges...
Top winter places in India
Winter is an amazing place to be in northern and southern India...
Belgium – Land of fries, chocolates and beer!
An extremely tiny country by European standards, Belgium is a hidden gem. They have the right mix of art, culture, nature, and nightlife. Some basics – Belgium is divided into 3 parts – Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia. Flanders is the Dutch (or rather Flemmish, a...
Jobs that travel the world
A question that is always asked is 'how can I travel the world as I earn along the way' and if it is possible to do so. My answer is a loud 'yes!'. Though not the cosy office with fancy suits and coats, you have...
10 best treks in India
Mountains in India are as diverse as the country itself. Right from lush green right to stark naked mountains, India has a crazy buffet of treks depending on the weather, difficulty and regions. The exciting part of the treks is the quaint villages and hamlets...
Dhobi ghat – A lesson of harmony
This place has taken ‘washing your dirty laundry outside’ quite literally. In the fancy upscale bustling city of Mumbai, little does one notice the extensive open laundromat with thousands of dhobis (washers) making our lives cleaner. Close to the fancy Mahalaxmi Racecourse frequented by Mumbai...
Top tips to be a vegetarian backpacker
Food is an integral part of travel. And for backpackers, trying out as local food as you can is a part of their life. However good or bad it looks, if it is a local cuisine, you’ve got to try it – be it traditional...
Top vegan and vegetarian-friendly countries
These countries ensure that being vegan or vegetarian isn’t a crime – they ensure you get options and even mouth-watering delicious local dishes that will surely make you fat! It is of course ideal to read up a bit about the local cuisine depending on...
A dream come true – my northern lights experience and tips
The Aurora Borealis, more popularly known as the northern lights can be seen in regions beyond the Arctic circle. There is of course a super cool scientific explanation to it - Google it! But what it is no understatement that it is a must see...