Rishikesh, Revisited: Safari, River Rafting & A Wilder Side

Rishikesh, Revisited: Safari, River Rafting & A Wilder Side

The first time I went to Rishikesh, it was exactly what I expected it to be – cafés spilling out onto narrow lanes, yoga studios tucked into every corner, the Ganga moving steadily alongside it all, and a kind of chaotic calm that only a place like this can hold.…

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Top Cafes in Panjim – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Top Cafes in Panjim – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Panjim isn’t a place I “go out” to. It’s where my week happens. Meetings spill into coffee, coffee turns into lunch, and … View Post
Athirapally: Less to Do, More to Sit With

Athirapally: Less to Do, More to Sit With

I’ve always liked pairing destinations. So on this trip, after visiting the largest lake in Kerala (Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom), it felt only … View Post
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: Wonder of Sustainable Architecture

Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: Wonder of Sustainable Architecture

The living root bridges of Meghalaya are self-strengthening natural structures formed by training the aerial roots of Ficus elastica (rubber fig) trees across rivers … View Post
Ashwem to Morjim: A Sundowner Guide

Ashwem to Morjim: A Sundowner Guide

If you’ve been anywhere near Calangute, Candolim or Baga lately, you’ll know the vibe has… changed. What used to be easy, breezy … View Post
Where To Find North East Indian Food in Goa

Where To Find North East Indian Food in Goa

I’ve written extensively about Goa’s best Indian restaurants, South Indian restaurants, the top Pan Asian spots (which, honestly, open and shut faster … View Post
Best Things to Do in Kumarakom: Houseboats, Food & Travel Guide

Best Things to Do in Kumarakom: Houseboats, Food & Travel Guide

The backwaters of Kerala are one of those places you hear about so often, you start to wonder if they’re a bit overhyped. … View Post
My First Houseboat Experience – Kumarakom, Kerala

My First Houseboat Experience – Kumarakom, Kerala

I almost didn’t do a houseboat experience in Kerala. Not because I didn’t want to – but because I left it too late. … View Post
Travel Like A Pro with My Handy Packing List

Travel Like A Pro with My Handy Packing List

If you travel often enough, you eventually realise something. The things that make a trip easier are rarely the big things. They’re the … View Post
Mechuka – The Ultimate Guide to Arunachal’s Hidden Himalayan Valley

Mechuka – The Ultimate Guide to Arunachal’s Hidden Himalayan Valley

The first thing that hits you in Mechuka is scale. Mountains that feel close enough to touch, valleys that drop away forever, and a … View Post
Kamba and Aalo – My First Glimpse of Arunachal Pradesh

Kamba and Aalo – My First Glimpse of Arunachal Pradesh

By late 2025, my travel log for the year was embarrassingly thin – just a food-fueled Bangalore binge, a spontaneous Gujarat hop and a 48-hour in-and-out … View Post