My Bhutan Solo travel experience in few words (read few pages). When I made an entry by day on my phone and came back and read it before posting I was amazed (pun intended) with the amount of details in it. So knowing the way my own mind works, I realise that one cannot read… Continue reading A travelogue of Bhutan, the land of happiness
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A road trip through Gujarat
A road trip through Gujarat: My travel journal. I need to confess that for this trip I was just a guest of honour and was lucky to be the driver as well. Lucky because the roads were very good (for most parts). My sister planned the entire itinerary and she was quite ambitious for the… Continue reading A road trip through Gujarat
What Ardent and Solo Travelers hear!
While solo travel and frequent backpacking is more common and is probably also a fad now, it’s still not considered normal by many. Well that’s the case at least in my circle of people in India. A solo traveler or any ardent traveler often gets a lot of comments and questions (not to discount the looks exchanged between… Continue reading What Ardent and Solo Travelers hear!
Kingdom of Cambodia – Khmer Empire of Temples
Cambodia houses magnificent Angkor temples showing off the beautiful Khmer architecture. From sunrises to sunsets each temple has a great view and history to offer! After a tormenting time with the Ho Chi Minh to Cambodia land border crossing, I reached Phnom Penh in the evening. Phnom Penh was not as exciting as I imagined.… Continue reading Kingdom of Cambodia – Khmer Empire of Temples
Hoi An, My Son and Da Nang
A ‘LoveLy’ journey into the reverie Hoi An town and the magnificent ruins of My Son Hoi An is an ancient town, with lanterns glowing the old town streets that host old heritage buildings. And the hundreds of floating lamps on the river on full moon days is a surreal experience etched in my memory.… Continue reading Hoi An, My Son and Da Nang
Caving into the mesmerizing Phong Nha in Vietnam
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site. Phong Nha is tucked in between densely forested, dark green mountains and is home to many caves including the world’s largest caves, the Son Doong caves. My long narrative (Please scroll down for important points)
So Long, Ha Noi and Ha Long
Ha Noi is a city of lakes, completely crowded and attractive at the same time. The city has the best night market in Vietnam, umpteen cafes, great food and the beautiful old quarter area. And from here you can make a trip to one of the ‘7 wonders of nature’, the Ha Long Bay which… Continue reading So Long, Ha Noi and Ha Long
The Sa Pa Saga of the Rice Terraces
Sa Pa town is a beautiful hill station in the north of Vietnam offering you a walk through beautiful trails across the mountains and stunning view of the famous Sa Pa Rice terraces.
Journey into Vietnam – Land border crossing from Laos to Sa Pa
Land border crossing gives one a true picture of local life from the closest proximity. While it’s the most economical way to travel, it’s also a true experience of the rugged road travel. It will break all the travel fancy of having the wind in your hair, the feel of the terrain or being fascinated (as… Continue reading Journey into Vietnam – Land border crossing from Laos to Sa Pa
A fortnight in Vietnam-Review of places for your itinerary
Vietnam is a beautiful blend of nature and culture. It is a perfect place to go awe at many a natural wonder and to experience untainted local culture and people. This post gives a summary review of the places I visited in Vietnam to help you with your itinerary. 3 to 4 weeks would be ideal to cover the entire length of Vietnam. Plan a minimum of… Continue reading A fortnight in Vietnam-Review of places for your itinerary