Sitting in the small balcony of my homestay, perched on a plateau, I sip the early morning tea. Raindrops from last night are still dripping from the leaves. In the valley below, the farmers are tilling their step farms of rice and potatoes using cows. As the cows move, the bells around their neck ring […]
Author: Gaurav
As a child I used to flip the pages of my pocket atlas and explore far off places for hours. Too bad that someone in my school stole it. It couldn't however steal the dreams to travel. Having spend half a decade in corporate job, one day while watching National Geographic, I thought if an American can do it why can't an Indian get paid to travel. I am happy I sold my belongings to travel to Thailand.
When I came back, I was sure what I wanted to do. 'Travel, and live off it'
Write to me on: gauravbhan@gmail.com
Why it is more fun in Philippines
“What is really Philippines? What is there to see?” I was bombarded with such questions by people when I told them my next destination is Philippines. Quite vulnerable to natural calamities, Philippines is a hidden gem of the Pacific. From the tranquil beaches to archaic colonial towns, from remnants of World War ships to warm […]
Photo Essay – Why I Became a Rural Traveler
“We thought tourist always come in AC taxi, stay in big hotel and eat from restaurant. We thought they from different world. They no show any interest in our village”, says my friend Shiva from Sikkim while we eat the steamed dumplings being freshly cooked in the kitchen and served with red chili and cheese […]
Networking for Bloggers
Getting off the laptop and going out there to actually get connected to people is quintessential for a blogger. This was a fact that I realized after one year of blogging. I put aside my laptop, ditched Google for a while and went out to meet new people. I did not know what I will […]