Imagine you have a problem and there’s a machine, gadget, or item that can solve this problem for you and make life a lot easier. You do your research, inquire about it, and realize that you can’t afford this gadget. This is where jugaad comes into play. A part of daily life for many families in …
India
When thinking of Kerala, vivid palm trees, coffee plantations, majestic hill stations, pristine nature reserves, and endless stretches of rice paddies appear in my mind. With such a rich tourist offer, it’s no wonder that Kerala is already a popular tourist destination. Fortunately, there are still some beautiful hidden gems in Kerala that most tourists …
Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India and one of the oldest cities in the world. I first got to know about this fascinating city in my history school books and ever since, I dreamed about seeing the sunset in Varanasi. It looked like something different, out of this world… 15 years later, I got …
I know it’s a cliche but if any city should be called ‘city of contrasts’, it has to be Mumbai. It’s a city where thousands of dreams are realized every day as millions die. It’s posh and yet poor, dirty, yet clean, traditional, yet modern but above all, a city with an immortal soul and …
The explosion of colorful customs, an array of delightful traditions, a versatile terrain that changes almost every mile, and a host of numerous activities to experience that aid spiritual well-being; visiting India is a wholesome sensory delight. Do the idyllic Himalayas, backwaters of God’s own country Kerala, the lifesize boulders of Hampi, or the free-spiritedness …
India is one of the only few countries on this planet with a lot of different ethnic groups that managed to survive on the same land without any major internal conflicts This magnificent country has always been known as a land of diversified cultures, spirituality, and mysticism. Hence, it’s no wonder that there are a …
When I first stepped inside the Taj Mahal, one of the most spectacular sites on our planet, I truly understood the meaning of the phrase “words can do little justice to”. It’s a place that always made me wonder how anyone could feel a love so deep that their devotion will one day be turned …
Traveling the world is incredibly exciting and the unique modes of transport found in different places on the planet make the whole experience even better. Buses, local trains, and cabs sound so boring after trying some of the world’s most unique modes of transportation. Most of them are a result of different cultures and traditions …
India is a very interesting country, that’s getting more and more international arrivals every year. In the past ten years, the number of international tourists has increased by a whopping 97%. I spent a year in India and I met a lot of expats and other solo travelers. But most of them were doing more …
As I’m writing this Goa travel blog, the sun is setting over the sea at Anjuna beach. The strong smell of marijuana from the bar down the road is mixing up with the air. The gentle melody of the guitar strings and a bunch of drunk voices singing are coming from the beach. Goa is …