Ah, Rajasthan, welcome to the “Land of the Kings”. From desert to holy lakes to magnificent forts, one thing that’s hard for first time visitors to grasp is the sheer size of this Indian state. Jaipur is famed for being the ‘pink city’ of India. In 1876, the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria visited … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to India’s Pink City, Jaipur
Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar always seemed like a mythical place- somewhere I wasn’t sure I would ever make it to. The biggest country in Southeast Asia, Myanmar has been attracting more and more tourism interest. We chose to visit Mandalay, the former royal capital of Myanmar. When people speak about Myanmar, they often rave … Continue reading A Mini Guide: Two Days Exploring Mandalay, Myanmar
India, a land of energy, spirituality, colour, detailed architecture and love. When most people envision India, they dream of elephants and tigers, colorful saris, prayer ceremonies on the banks of the Ganges, buildings and palaces with the most incredible details, steaming hot chai tea, and slow moving cows. Visiting India in 2019 wasn’t originally part … Continue reading The Ultimate Two Week Itinerary for a First Time Visit to India
India, a land of energy, spirituality, colour, detailed architecture and love. When most people envision India, they dream of elephants and tigers, colorful saris, prayer ceremonies on the banks of the Ganges, buildings and palaces with the most incredible details, steaming hot chai tea, and slow moving cows. Planning my trip to Asia, I hadn’t … Continue reading What to Expect Traveling India on a Budget
The week before I headed to India, I was in Sri Lanka, sitting at a trail summit admiring the view, and sipping on a cold coconut- a reward for hiking in the hot sun. As I sat, I listened to a group of women (American, European, Australian) talk about how they’d never consider venturing to … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel in India
Delhi is what you’d call polarising. A lot of visitors don’t like it- they cite it as too loud, too crazy, too dusty, just too much. I spent four days in Delhi, three of which were ‘head glued to laptop, get work done’ in nature. On one of the days, I decided to do nothing … Continue reading One Chaotic, Beautiful Day in Delhi
Some places, you wait a lifetime to see. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes, those places don’t quite live up to expectations. The Taj Mahal exceeded every expectation I could have dreamed of. Magnificent would be an understatement. Heartbreakingly beautiful doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. Planning my visit, every single person I knew who had been to … Continue reading Everything You Must Know Before Visiting the Taj Mahal
Located in the state of Punjab, 2.5M people live in Amritsar, which makes it a small city by Indian standards. I absolutely loved it. It feels open and modern, but it’s also muddy with noisy alleyways. I flew into Amritsar from Jaisalmer, and continued onwards to Delhi. If you can, Amritsar would be the perfect … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Amritsar Must Be On Your India Itinerary
Amritsar may be famous for the Golden Temple, but food and Amritsar are practically synonymous to each other. Locals affectionately refer to their city as the secret food capital of India. If you’re visiting India to try different foods and sample new flavours, Amritsar spoils you with choice. Coming to India, I knew I wanted … Continue reading Amritsar, The Perfect Place for a Food Tour in India
Oft described as appearing out of the Great Indian Desert like a mirage, Jaisalmer was different to other cities I visited in India. Known as India’s ‘Golden City’, thanks to the sunshine-hued stones used to construct every building, it’s slower paced (for India, at least). It’s the kind of place that feels a world away … Continue reading Two Days Under the Desert Sun in Jaisalmer, India
