Kewzing (pronounced as kheaw–zhing) by native people has a unique meaning, where ‘Kheaw’ stands for wheat and ‘zhing’ stands for land. Hence, kheaw-zhing is ‘The land of wheat’. With a heavy backpack, I walk on narrow village roads and through the corn plantations towards the village which is covered in a blanket of clouds. The […]
Category: Asia
Responsible Travel & Social, Environmental and Financial Issues of Rural India
As much as I brag about the beauty of Rural India, the hospitality and warmth of its people, and the experience you get as a traveler, it is not unknown that the villages have their own issues. Some are genuine, whereas others are made sensational for obvious reasons. I have been fortunate to travel extensively in […]
What a monk taught me about ‘Uncertainty’
My mind, like everyone else’s around me is conditioned to seek certainty and security. I have sought for it in every area of my life including studies, while in a corporate job, relationships, and, to a certain extent even in my travels. I took a massive leap of faith by giving up my secure (or […]
White Peaks Homestay – A Cozy Little Affair
With eyes half closed, I lay on my bed early morning watching the rays of sun slowly change colours from blue to orange to yellow and then white. From the cracks in the white curtains, the rays stream on my bed. I wake up to the fresh air and look at the red Rhododendrons blossoming […]