Bali Hidden Gems: Take The Road Less Traveled
Tourism in Bali is booming, and it can be hard to escape the crowds and find some solitude in this beautiful place. But these Bali hidden gems offer an escape off the beaten path that might give you a glimpse into what Bali was like before it became so popular. The Best Bali Hidden Gems […]
2 Week Indonesia Itinerary (How to Spend 2 Weeks in Bali & Java)
Indonesia is an incredible destination made up of over 17,000 islands to explore. An ideal Indonesia itinerary is jam-packed with volcanoes to hike, temples to visit, waterfalls to swim in, and, of course, yoga and a massage to relax. Two weeks in Indonesia will give you enough time to explore both Bali and Java and […]
The Best 7-Day Bali Itinerary
When you think of Indonesia, Bali is probably the destination that comes to mind first. While all of Indonesia is amazing, if you only have a week to spend there, Bali is truly where you want to spend your time exploring. You can pack a ton into a 7-day Bali itinerary, from savoring the sandy […]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit SriLanka in 2019
Why Visit Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka has never really been on my bucket list of countries to see. This could be partly because I’m originally from India and the similarities between both countries are striking. However, I was recently invited to visit SriLanka for a destination wedding and decided to take the opportunity to discover […]
My Experience at the Tiger Temple in Thailand
I stood in line, restlessly shifting from left foot to right as little rivulets of sweat ran down the nape of my neck. The Bangkok heat was not meant for standing. Outdoors. To take a selfie with a tiger. A tiger that’s chained to the tree. What was I doing here again?! That thought ran […]
Top 5 Lessons I have learnt while traveling!
How to enjoy traveling the world!
Istanbul: Trapped in an accessory store
I was trapped in an accessory store on a balmy Saturday evening. It was my last night in Istanbul. I had only a few hours to shop and eat doner kebabs one last time before going home to the States. Oh and sit in a Nargile cafe with a mint flavored hookah! Outdoor Nargile cafe […]
Old Town & Gujarati Cuisine: Ahmedabad, India
Gujarat, India?! Uh…what about it? That was my first reaction when my cousin suggested I meet her in her temporary hometown of Ahmedabad (Gujarat’s ex-capital) on my once in three year visit to India. I could be trekking in Ladakh or hanging out in some random village in the south. What the heck would we […]
Village Travels – Gujarat (India)
Bhuj is a small town, approximately 6 hours from Ahmedabad. So what’s there in Bhuj?! Certainly no Taj Mahal, I can assure you. But Bhuj is a gateway to the desert, a large part of which is a seasonal salt marsh. It’s also the gateway to a smattering of tiny villages that are home to […]
New Year’s Eve in Montezuma
Sloths..sublime beaches…friendly people…surfing…coffee….volcano…ziplining…ah I fondly speak of Costa Rica with its lush rainforests and its warm beaches – it has something for everyone! Although if you really want to see wildlife, please take the time and head to the Osa Peninsula. Here’s a common route people take: San Jose to Arenal to Monteverde to Manuel […]
