Travelling to Iran? Things to Know Before You Go.
If there’s one country in the world that’s worth the pre-trip hassle, it’s Iran.
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Fun and Alternative Things to do in Copenhagen – Perhaps Europe’s Coolest Capital City.
Travelling to Denmark & looking for alternative things to do in Copenhagen? Take my list of fun, offbeat things to do in the city and fall in love with it to.
How to Find the Perfect Airbnb and Make the Most of Your Travel Experience.
About this post: How to find a good Airbnb? Is Airbnb safe? Is Airbnb reliable? After several years of using and loving Airbnb on my travels, I’ve penned all my Airbnb advice in this post – including how to find a good Airbnb, Airbnb tips for guests and how to determine if your Airbnb will be safe and reliable. You can also read my Airbnb blogs for Europe, Sri Lanka and Central America with my top Airbnb picks in each region. New to Airbnb? Sign up with my referral and get upto 40$ off your first booking! I often wonder what makes a travel experience truly unforgettable. Take my recent trip to Georgia (the country) for instance. When our plans to travel to the remote Tusheti region got snowed on, we decided to visit a forgotten protected reserve near Georgia’s border with Azerbaijan and the Dagestan province of Russia. I was recovering from a flu, and even on a sunny day, wrapped up in layers and a warm hat. “Cold?” Otto, our potbellied, jolly Georgian …
Advice for the Young and Penniless Who Want to Travel.
This is all the advice I wish someone had given me when I was sixteen.
How to Score a Schengen Visa on an Indian Passport.
Take my tips and tricks to apply for a Schengen visa (Europe visa) on an Indian passport, and make your Europe travel dreams come true.
How I Manage Visas on My Indian Passport As I Travel Around the Globe.
Frustrating though it is, it is totally worth the chance to experience the world.
Creative Ways I’ve Learnt to Manage Money on My Travels Abroad.
I unknowingly adopted ‘nomadic’ financial ways too.
Easy Ways to Take Awesome Photos of Yourself When You Travel Solo.
When I travel alone and post an introspective photo of myself gazing into a magnificent horizon beyond, I often get asked if a photographer is shadowing me. The answer is no, but thanks for the compliment!
Ladakh Travel Tips: How to Discover Ladakh Responsibly.
Attention! Mass tourism is destroying Ladakh. Please consider these Ladakh travel tips to discover Ladakh more responsibly. I vividly remember the dramatic, barren, snow-capped Himalayas of Ladakh. I acclimatized myself to the high altitude at an eco-luxury camp on the shores of the mighty Indus. Hitch-hiked along remote villages in western Ladakh. Introspected at a nunnery. Witnessed a grand traditional welcome for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Hiked through surreal landscapes. Met a tight work deadline on the steps of a monastery (the only place I could find 2G internet!). Rode in rickety buses. And partook in the wisdom of Buddhist monks. So much has happened since – from discovering the secret lives of chocolate farmers in Costa Rica to hitch-hiking through soulful villages in northern Romania – that I almost forgot why traveling in Ladakh broke my heart. Every time I browse Instagram and see a picture of Ladakh, I can suddenly hear the call of the Trans-Himalayas. I feel myself gripped by a desire to revisit this remote mountain desert. But then I remember, …
US Tourist Visa For Indians: Tips and Requirements.
So many myths surround the much sought after US Visa in India that I just have to bust them. I applied for mine shortly before my 6-month trip to Central America, New York and California, and was pleasantly surprised by how easy the process was. I walked away with a 10-year B1 tourist visa, which also gives me visa on arrival access to many other countries!