24 hours in Chania, Crete
Our first taste of Crete and in fact, our first taste of Greece was when we touched down in Chania. This beautiful little city quickly became our favourite spot in Crete, and perhaps even in Greece....
View ArticleCruising the Kinabatangan – The best place in Sabah to see wildlife
The best place to see wildlife in Sabah is along the Kinebatangan river. It is the second largest river in Malaysia and is known as one of the best places to see a huge variety of Malaysian wildlife...
View ArticleHeaven on earth – Skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir
If there is heaven on Earth, it is here...it is here... it is here. The words of the Mughal emperor besotted by Kashmir immediately came to mind as we drove into Gulmarg. In a landscape that could...
View ArticleA glimpse of Brasov, and the best coffee I've ever had
Most people who know me know that I've been on a quest to find the perfect cup of coffee. Now, I wouldn't say that I'm a huge connoisseur or anything (I still can't stomach the taste of an espresso...
View ArticleSri Lanka – Sun, sand, beaches and the Buddha
Itinerary: Chennai – Colombo – Trincomalee – Dambulla – Sigriya – Polonnaruwa – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Adam's peak – Galle – Mirissa – Colombo – Chennai Visa: Apply for ETA online at...
View ArticleSpiti – A heaven on the verge of a landslide
This title because if you are here you will see the stones at the verge of falling down and they are scary. Last year when I travelled to London, I saw the picture of a wooden bridge which said Mud,...
View ArticleMussoorie: The queen of hill stations
In the unrelenting heat of the harsh Indian summer, hill stations provide a relief from the hustle and bustle of the plains. And then there are the Raj -era hill stations which are iconic, and always...
View ArticleI kissed a sphinx and I liked it
I've always wanted to see the pyramids. It's one of those things I dreamt about but never imagined could ever happen. Moving halfway across the world and being only a 4 hour flight from Egypt, the...
View ArticleWhy you should take FINLAND off your bucket list right now!
Finland is the land of white nights, midnight sun, Santa Claus and AURORA BOREALIS! Though they might look almost within reach, auroras form at altitudes of over 100 km. Go north. In northern Lapland...
View Article"It's empowering to know that I didn’t need anyone else to have a good time."
Everyday hundreds of bloggers on Tripoto give you a glimpse into the life on the road. Lavi is a full time solo traveller and blogger who is ready to buckle up and enjoy the ride. For us, her stories...
View ArticleScotch trail in the Highlands of Scotland
Whiskey brewing When I was mesmerised riding on Indian Hills and Coastal line, I got an opportunity to visit land of rulers, United Kingdom. It was mixed feeling when I landed in London. It was my...
View ArticleSpain diaries: The ‘Greenways’ of Catalonia
Cinco de mayo A long awaited cycling trip to escape the cacophony of the city to a place away from the crowds, a new country, language and culture. Maneuvering an unknown terrain and figuring out how...
View ArticleTayrona National Park: Lost husband and lost dreams
I should have trusted my gut. While reading about Tayrona National Park in Lonely Planet and online, I thought it looked beautiful but sounded like a huge pain in the ass. We had pretty much written...
View ArticleUnexpectedly long but insightful hike to Mt. Nabewari
Last week, my husband and I embarked on another hiking trip to Tanzawa mountains. We took advantage of the warm weather and ascended Mt. Nabewari. But before everything else, I did a little research...
View ArticleVietnam’s must see
1- Abseiling on Marble Mountain, Da Nang This was one of the best things I have done here, we were able to see one of the major landmarks in Da Nang but from a different perspective! It was well worth...
View ArticleGalapagos Islands: Wildlife and more!
Blue-footed Boobies The Living Museum Of Evolution Of Life! Located in a solitary ocean basin, Galapagos Islands remain largely untampered and overlooked. Situated approximately 600 miles west of the...
View ArticleThis Couple Bought An Insignificant School Bus. What They Did With It Will...
Have you ever wished for an endless road trip? Well! In that case you clearly didn't wish hard enough because dreams like these do come true! Meet Will and Alyssa, who are exploring the world on a...
View ArticleFive-star hotels to five dollars a night: How I can afford to travel
There’s always a little voice in the back of my head, and it’s never happy. “What if you run out of money?” he asks. Frankly, it’s a good question. My first four years of traveling, I worked in bars...
View ArticleFatehpur Sikri: The city of victory
"The City of Victory (Fateh)," so goes the saying. A city around 40 km from Agra, which served as the Capital of the Mughal empire for a brief period, only to be abandoned later, Fatehpur Sikri has...
View ArticleRock climbing on Railay Beach, Krabi
On our previous tour of the Krabi islands almost three and a half years ago we stayed in Ao Nang which is a great area if you want the beach, pubs and every sort of restaurant you can think of....
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