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How Do I Plan My Travels?

How Do I Plan My Travels?

This post is in response to the question – ‘how do I plan my travels’. I couldn’t think of a better way of helping you than simply laying out my way of planning a trip. Yes, I am going to reveal to you all my secret tricks 

The Landscapes Of India (Part Two)

The Landscapes Of India (Part Two)

This is part two of ‘The Landscapes of India‘ post. I’m really proud to be sharing these landscape photos of India, which I have clicked over the years. Each photo that I share here speak some story – the rusticity, the lushness, the abandonment of 

So How Did I Quit The Cubicle For The Road?

So How Did I Quit The Cubicle For The Road?

It’s been over a year now since I bade a very heart-wrenching goodbye to my cubicle. Quitting the 9-5 job and switching to freelancing was not on my mind at that time (not that I loved what I was doing). Although I was a professional 

The ‘Orchids’ Village

The ‘Orchids’ Village

I am a kind of person who loves the ‘fairy-tale’ side of life. I like the small cute houses, pretty backyards, sunshine, flowers and butterflies. In short, I am a dreamer. Being a city-dweller, I am used to a certain way of living. I am 

The ‘Secret’ Lake

The ‘Secret’ Lake

I LOVE lakes. So, when my host at Kettle Valley told me about Bhangzang Salamander Lake, I jumped at the idea of visiting it. Interestingly, one has to hike downhill to reach the lake and it takes around two to three hours of walk. It’s 

Benefits Of Traveling In India

Benefits Of Traveling In India

India is a jackpot for a true-blue traveler! Well, I am not saying so because it’s my native country, but because it’s genuinely a great country. As long as you can handle a few ‘not-so-inviting’ things about India, it can offer you remarkable experiences. The 

Home Stays – Why Travellers Love Them

Home Stays – Why Travellers Love Them

A bit of ‘homeyness’ isn’t a bad idea when you are away from home, isn’t it? Home stays give you that exclusive quality of travel – the personal touch, the warmth and the real experiences. After staying at quite a few of them, I don’t 

Darap Village – A Sneak Peek Into A Fantasy World

Darap Village – A Sneak Peek Into A Fantasy World

“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else.” — Lawrence Block I found this quote to be bang on for my story about Darap Village. I landed up in Darap Village, while