Although Bangkok is a beautiful city that is full of life, my instincts tell me that I would spend a few days in this city and go straight to the countryside. The more I travel, the more I realize that big cities are an amalgamation of different cultures, languages and religions. However, the essence of […]
How my Family Helped me Become a Better Travel Writer
It is late in the night. Only sound in our house is that of the news on TV playing at low volume. I am ticking off a mental checklist to see if I have packed everything for the solo backpacking trip to Thailand [Read: Motorbiking in Northern Thailand]. My sister is sitting in a corner with […]
Go ‘Mising’ on Majuli Island
I lock the door of my bamboo hut and look in anticipation towards the sky. The dawn is breaking. I can see sunlight trying to break through the thick layer of clouds. I can hear the sound of my breath and that of the tiny raindrops falling on my umbrella. Although most people would seek […]
10 things to do when you are not traveling
Traveling and writing is my passion. That’s why I became a travel writer. It is my dream to travel and see each and every part of this world in the years to come. I have traveled for months at a stretch when I planned the year 2013 in different parts of India. However, there are […]