Here’s Why Gokarna Should Be Your Next Beach Destination

Explore Karnataka

Everyone has a place that works for them, and no matter how many trips are made, it just is never enough. Just the thought of Goa used to get me excited, but this trip I took earlier this month has changed that. Now, that place for me is Gokarna. A dreamy beach/temple town on the … Read more

Hotel Review: The Windflower Resorts and Spa, Pondicherry

The Windflower, Pondicherry

Usually, people associate backpacking with budget travel, and that is a big misconception. Carrying a backpack (only) and lesser clothes doesn’t mean you can’t stay in luxury 🙂 Narayanan and I are the kind of travellers who love to experience everything, right from hostels to luxurious resorts across the world.  Usually, we end up coupling … Read more

Gingee Fort – India’s Most Impregnable Fortress

Gingee Fort

While in school, I remember our history textbooks focusing on the history of North India way more than the South. Off the cuff, I can recollect the Red Fort, Gwalior fort and the Jaisalmer fort. This could be either because the North of India was witnessing way more invasions in the past while South India was … Read more

South India: Did you know this about Pondicherry?

Pondy and things to do

Pondicherry is a small beach town along the coast of Tamil Nadu. The first thing that anyone will tell you about Pondicherry is to buy liquor since it is considered dirt cheap, thanks to its status as a union territory (UT). Just to understand what people thought about Pondicherry, I asked a few of my friends … Read more

Top 10 Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

Grand Mosque in Abi Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, in my opinion, is a must visit destination when you think of United Arab Emirates. Of the seven Emirati, Dubai is the most popular destination for tourists, and here are a bunch of things to do in Dubai. Abu Dhabi has not developed at the same pace as Dubai but surely offers a … Read more

Best things to do in Dubai for a first timer

There have been so many people who have told me that Dubai does not have much to offer. I was duped! There is more than one thing to do in this city for every age group. Let me quickly do that in pointers and you can bless me later 🙂 But before that here’s what … Read more

Water Rock Bungalow – An Offbeat Place To Stay In Yercaud

Trek from Water Rock Bungalow

If you want to stay in a place that offers complete privacy with no one to bother you (but for wildlife :D), read on. This post is all about an offbeat homestay in Yercaud. Imagine waking up to really tall trees, a small lake and birds chirping, no mobile phone connectivity to check who has … Read more

Things To Do In Udaipur In Two Days

Beauty of Udaipur

Anyone will throw this statement at you when you say two days in Udaipur – “Is that all? I am sure two days is just not enough for all the places to visit in Udaipur”. I’ll tell you what, it has never been enough for any destination with any number of days we have had … Read more

One Of The Most Romantic Destinations In India – Udaipur!

Udaipur City of Palaces

Firstly I need to confess that I am not a romantic! I got a chance to spend two days in this beautiful city and it made me rethink that maybe I am one! No seriously, imagine if a place can make you feel something you believe that you are not! All I wish now is … Read more

Must visit nontouristy places in Vietnam – Hoi An and Hue

Phong Caves Vietnam

When I was chalking out my Vietnam itinerary, Hoi An and Hue were not a part of it. After extensive research, I bumped into Nha Trang, Ninh Binh, Hue and Hoi An. These places topped my list as against Sapa and Hanoi (Ha Long Bay). With limited time at our disposal, I had to choose between Hoi … Read more