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When I travel by myself, I always prefer to do a few non-touristy things. This is a great way to really get to know a country and its culture. Hong Kong is famous for its skyline, shopping, and dim sum, but beyond the usual tourist hotspots lies a world of quirky, lesser-known experiences waiting to…
14 Top Things to Do in Hong Kong Hong Kong is a vibrant fusion of East and West, where towering skyscrapers meet traditional temples, and bustling markets sit alongside serene islands. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s no shortage of things to do in this dynamic city. Here’s…
There are many people asking me about the itinerary for my 20-day Japan trip and so, here it is. I will be including exactly what I did but also some notes on what I think I could have skipped, alternate options and places I wish I would have done. This itinerary was made after extensive…
“Where are you from?” asked our Airbnb host. “We’re from India,” my friend and I replied. “You came all the way from India? Why?” This was not the first time we were asked this question, which always baffled us. I mean, “Why not?” But apparently, the Irish see Indian visitors only from neighboring countries like…
Dear Readers, I have been getting many calls from friends and relatives asking me about my various itineraries, especially for Italy and so I am sharing the information here for everyone to benefit from. In this itinerary, I will talk about what I did and what I wish I had done. I will also mention…
Comfortably lounging on a royal blue sofa with my file beside me, I looked up at an uncle who took the seat in front of me. I smiled at him but he avoided eye contact. This amused me. We Indians pride ourselves in our hospitality and yet we tend to avoid each other. The same…
If you could travel back in time and visit a place in the past, which place would it be? How would you feel standing there, watching history unfold in front of you? We tend to forget that the same ground we walk on existed for millions of years before us. All kinds of creatures and…
“Are you crazy? Italy is not safe for solo travel, especially for a woman! And Naples, it’s got the mafia and pickpockets!” This is the reaction I got when my relatives learnt that I was travelling solo to Italy. Just a note, in India, we are very family oriented, so relatives have much say in…
Today I visited the Times Travel Show at BKC, Mumbai. I’m generally not very fond of exhibitions but I must say, I enjoyed this one. If you are a travel enthusiast, here are some reasons why you should visit such exhibitions too: 1. To get some ideas on new travel destinations. 2. To get some…
Hello reader ! Thank you for taking the time to read this blog. This is my first post and I thought, what better to write about in my first post, than my first solo trip to Europe? So today I am going to tell you about one of my favourite places in the world –…