New Zealand was our foray into “first world” travel. It was a short trip – just 6 weeks compared to the 5 months in South America. Though again, it was time for the southern hemisphere winter, it wouldn’t exactly be…
Hikers Guide to Cape Town, South Africa
For an avid hiker looking to explore wondrous new landscapes, consider checking out Cape Town, South Africa. There are several hidden gems for any hiking enthusiast, with locations offering both beautiful landscapes and ample opportunity for exercise. Table Mountain &…
Travel lessons on a trip to Gangotri via a Tibetan settlement
Just 75 km to Gangotri? If we leave early, we should be back by lunch – was our estimate. To which Pradeep from The Goat Village told us to be prepared for a night stay. Once again, the mountain roads…
Osaka: The Hidden Paradise in Japan
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and is known for its history, food, architecture and other attractions. There is something in the city for everyone, from hipsters to history-buffs, otaku and cycling enthusiasts. Here are some of the…
Exploring Garhwal Himalayas from the remote village of Raithal
Travel plans for our first visit to the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand were like they always are – non-existent. Hence, flexible. Because we were travelling without an itinerary, we were open to everything. So how did we go about exploring…
A slice of heaven at The Goat Village, an introduction
“Look forward to having you with us in the lost land of the Himalayas. Let’s leave the itinerary unplanned and unmapped” said the email from the Green People of The Goat Village. As if this wasn’t mouth-watering enough, they also…
Travel blogging: Why we love sharing our travel stories
Why and how did we get into travel blogging and what motivates us to keep going A while ago, the wonderful people at F5 Escapes, the company that’s “redefining women’s travel in India” invited us to talk about our travel…
Andharban Trek and why you should NOT trek in the Sahyadris
Andhar (dark) and ban (forest) make Andharban a dark forest. Andharban trek is essentially you walking for hours in a dark forest. Water streams are your constant companion. You will be walking through water, splash-pitter-patter the steady background score. Which…
Heading to Delhi? Make sure you visit these places!
Delhi is a pretty place and we all know how the capital can absolutely mesmerise anyone – every time they visit. Be it the youthful vibe at Hauz Khas or the historical walk down memory lane at the Red Fort,…
Being a traveler at home – why and how
“Adventure is accessible to normal people, in normal places, in short segments of time and without having to spend much money.” says Alastair Humphrey, the proponent of “microadventures”. This clubs very well with the idea of “being a traveler at…