We firmly believe that travel is not luxury. Planning, avoiding agents, taking local options can help manage travel budget to a significant extent, making travel accessible for all We didn’t come from a family with inherited riches or very high paying jobs, hence managing budgets for travel is a top priority for us. My dad… Read More »How to manage travel budget
Heads up- I am sharing personal stories to give context to the perspective of where I am coming from. Solo travel as a woman in a patriarchal society is still a luxury I am the only child my parents, the case to be most pampered. I give credit to my mom in never pampering me,… Read More »Solo travel as a woman in a patriarchal society
Bangalore, home to my maternal grandparents, has held a very special place in my heart. The charm of old Bangalore is something you cannot explain in words or see at once today. You need to have experienced it over decades to see how it has not transformed but not transformed. It was the go-to place… Read More »The charm of old Bangalore
It is the first time in almost 5 years that I am taking leave without a travel plan. The travel bug has really bitten me- the pain of not being able to travel is really hard. My uncle’s health is not at its best, and my parents want to be home to support my aunt… Read More »The pain of not being able to travel
I was brough up in a small town, government aided school where education was not very expensive. Getting into a management school was my first big ticket expense. While I had options to do master’s degree from US universities, I did not have the means to fund them comfortably. Education loans were well penetrated for… Read More »Dilemma of going on student exchange program
Bolivia is one of the highest altitude countries in the world, almost as high as Everest base camp! Walking even a few steps can get you huffing and puffing. What to pack for Bolivia is a key question many of us have while planning. While dressing in layers is a given, you can prepare and… Read More »What to pack for Bolivia
We keep a packing list ready so that preparations are efficient. Sharing here Food Electronics Toiletries Utilities Healthcare / Medicines Clothes Other important documents/ prep For specific brands we have purchased, read here Read things to know before travelling
Atacama and Patagonia were high on my list of places to visit in Chile. Given we chose August to optimize for Machu Pichu and Tambopata, it was not a good time for Patagonia. We decided to park that for a combined tour with Argentina later sometime. Atacama shares similar landscape as Altiplano region of Bolivia… Read More »Places to visit in Chile
We had been to Rann of Kutch, so salt flats were not something unique for us. However, the 3 day Uyuni tour looked exciting though, with pictures of red lagoons with flamingoes. We also read good reviews about Isla del Sol, the birthplace of Inca Sun God. The chance to cover the magnificent lake while… Read More »Places to visit in Bolivia
The capital city, known for its good food. Prominent places to visit around Lima include historic centre, Miraflores area for parks, beaches and ancient ruins; longer trips to Paracas, Ballestas islands for wildlife and Huacachina oasis for desert landscapes Huaca Pucllana for getting a guided tour of ancient Wari ruins of 5th century, right in… Read More »Places to visit around Lima