11 Best Things to do in Bhutan for First-Time Visitors
Bhutan, for me, wasn’t just a destination—it was a return to stillness. A place where the mountains hold centuries of wisdom, where strangers greet you with genuine warmth, and where time seems to slow down just enough for you to catch your breath. It’s a destination that measures success not by Gross Domestic Product, but […]
The Best Things to Do in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri, is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. It offers an array of outdoor activities, unique attractions, and incredible culinary experiences. I”m not kidding when I say Springfield is an underrated destination. It’s warm, welcoming vibe that offers something for everyone—from adventure seekers and food lovers to history buffs. Here’s […]
How to plan a Sustainable California Weekend Getaway
Mendocino is the perfect sustainable California weekend getaway, and it has a little something for everyone. This town is a small coastal community in Northern California and rests in the shadow of its much more famous coastal neighbor on the Central Coast – Big Sur. While Big Sur is no doubt beautiful, Mendocino has a […]
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 […]
Greece’s Hidden Gem
I recently discovered a secret Greece has been hiding from the world. It’s called Meteora. The town is a hidden gem, a few hours from Athens. Fully prepared to be swept off my feet by the island of Santorini, I fell in love instead with this magical place, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. My […]
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 […]
