As I woke up bright and early (6 AM, yikes!) on the morning of my first trip to Kerala, famously known as ‘God’s own country,’ I couldn’t contain my excitement. It was a road trip with some of my closest friends, and we were eager to experience the beauty of…
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Hey there, wanderers and dreamers! I finished posting my blogs on Sri Lanka a while ago, however, one question keeps popping up on my social media platforms: what was your Sri Lanka itinerary like? Now, I’m not a firm believer in following strict itineraries, as I think each person’s travel…
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The last stop on my trip to Sri Lanka was the beautiful coastal town of Galle. I envisioned sunny days by the calm, blue ocean, but the monsoons had set in just a couple of days before we arrived. In fact, the drive to Galle had us navigate through torrential…
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Ladakh is filled with awe-inspiring landscapes and is bounded by the Great Himalayas on the one side and the Karakoram range on the other. That’s just one of the reasons why a Ladakh trip tops the bucket list of adventure fanatics. The Himalayan lands of Ladakh welcome visitors to a…
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Ella was the third place I visited during my 2-week trip to Sri Lanka and it was probably the nicest place to spend 2-3 days or more. Unlike the city streets of Colombo and Kandy, this hillside town is like a whole other world – a lot like India’s lesser-known…
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From the west coast of Sri Lanka, we headed inland to Kandy, the second-largest city in the country, and the gateway to the hills. We had spent 4 days in Colombo, the financial capital; and Kandy, the historic and cultural capital of Sri Lanka, was next on our agenda. What…
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I was sitting at the airport, at the flight boarding gate at 5 AM, coffee in hand, looking up things to do in Colombo. This was my first international trip in 5 years and the reality of going to a new country hadn’t actually sunk in until I was about…
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The Pearl of the Orient – Sri Lanka is an extraordinary country. This tropical paradise boasts sleepy villages, lip-smacking food, swoon-worthy beaches, endless tea plantations, abundant wildlife, well-organized cities, and friendly, hospitable people. This jewel-shaped country in the Indian Ocean has so much to offer but has been getting a…
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I don’t know about you, but for me, Friday nights are when I crave some cheesy Italian goodness! Either that or a great burger! Goa loves its pizza and this Italian staple has come a long way with pizza joints taking their cheeses seriously, importing good ingredients, growing their own…
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Is there anything more tragic than a sad, little soggy croissant? There is! It’s bread disguised as a croissant? *shudder* These baked beauties aren’t hard to find in Goa, so for all of you seeking a croissant that stays true to its French roots, read on for your favourite Goan…
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Even though I live in Goa, when routine gets the better of me, a staycation to the South is the quickest and easiest escape there is. It’s fun playing tourist in your own state – and if we’re being honest, South Goa is where there are still traces of Goa…
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