I have always been fascinated by the concept of pod hotels. Had heard about them for the first time when reading about Japan. I had tried booking one of them, but unfortunately the work trip got cancelled due to some fake emergency created by one of my managers at work, so parked it for next… Read More »Pod hotel experience: My first time
Turkey and Greece was my first long solo trip beyond a week. It taught me lot of things like planning, courage, dealing with ambiguity, trusting instincts, enjoying alone and a lot more Inspiration for solo trip I had seen pictures of Cappadocia and Pamukkale, always described as fairytale destinations. The colorful hot air balloons and… Read More »My first major solo trip to Turkiye, Greece
Bihar is one of the less visited states in India. While spiritual journeys are popular to Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar finds itself less prominent in mindshare of tourists. Bihar Tourism board is heavily promoting the Buddha circuit including Bodh Gaya- the place of his enlightenment, Vaishali- the place where he gave his last sermon… Read More »Places to visit in Bihar
Nepal is heavier on non-vegetarian items in its cuisine, but it is not difficult to find vegetarian food in Nepal. While the border regions have heavy influence of Indian cuisine, the higher altitude regions have Tibetian influence Thakali Bhancha kitchens originating from Thak Khola in Mustang have their presence throughout the country, similar to “Udupi”… Read More »Best vegetarian food in Nepal
Nepal is the easiest country for Indians to visit. With no visa requirements, and almost open border, you can land up in Nepal unplanned. Most tourists, especially South Indians end up taking a flight to Kathmandu to begin their journey. We entered by road and we detail why we preferred Nepal road travel from India… Read More »Why we preferred Nepal road travel from India
Nepal is a predominant Hindu nation. While Hinduism and Buddhism blend seamlessly, some of the beliefs and traditions stand out, particularly the living goddesses- Kumari in Nepal A young girl Kumari, believed to be female energy Shakti or incarnation of Taleju (Durga), is worshipped as a goddess till she attains adulthood. The goddess is chosen… Read More »Fascinating story of living goddess Kumari of Nepal
Nepal has the best mountains and views in the world- no doubt. The Swiss Alps are more famous, but the scale is barely comparable. While the landscape is not lawn-like, the ruggedness gives its own natural beauty to the country. Everest mountain flight is an alternate way to see the beautiful Himalayas without hiking Hikers… Read More »Is Everest mountain flight worth it?
Here is our detailed itinerary on places to visit in Nepal. This is culture, monument and nature focused and not trek focused Lumbini Birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage site, quite close to the border with India. There is a pillar erected by emperor Ashoka, Japanese stupa, monasteries by various countries Thai… Read More »Detailed itinerary on places to visit in Nepal
Nepal is famous for its Himalayas. It has a special place in hearts for Hindus, with some of the most ancient temples revered across centuries. While Nepal is the trekking capital, we were more interested in visiting the ancient monuments, and admiring the mighty mountains. This is a non trekking guide for places to visit… Read More »Places to visit in Nepal: Non- trek version
We are vegetarian, both by choice and due to religious concerns. We love animals and cannot imagine thoughts of hurting any, however small or ugly they are Most countries outside India serve vegetarian food as an exception, rather than norm unless they are owned by Indians. I really admire how Indians have been able to… Read More »Best vegetarian food from different parts of the world