Tag: guide

  • Exploring Mahabalipuram: A Guide to South India’s Heritage

    Exploring Mahabalipuram: A Guide to South India’s Heritage

    I traveled solo to South India, landing in Chennai before exploring Mahabalipuram. Despite Cyclone Ditwah’s threat, the trip was thrilling. I visited ancient temples, enjoyed local cuisine, and stayed at Four Points by Sheraton, soaking up its beauty.

  • The Greatest Guide To Houseboat Cruising on The Kerala Backwaters

    The Greatest Guide To Houseboat Cruising on The Kerala Backwaters

    Discover the allure of Alappuzha’s backwaters, often hailed as the “Venice of the East.” Unwind on a houseboat and savor the tranquil beauty of Kerala’s nature paradise.

  • Blast From The Past

    Blast From The Past

    In 2011, the writer collaborated with Sharon Hurley Hall to create a business guide for India. Although the original content is now outdated, the writer reminisces about the early blogging days. They invite readers to explore how much still applies to modern India. Authored by an experienced traveler, the guide offers valuable insights for conducting…

  • MANDAWA

    MANDAWA

    The ‘Open Air Museum’ In 12 Hours We had been to Churu earlier. When we were drawing up our itinerary for the Rajasthan road trip, we knew we had to include another Shekhawati town. Mandawa was our fourth & last destination. We left our Jodhpur hotel after breakfast. Jodhpur to Mandawa was close to 330…

  • Jodhpur

    Jodhpur

    The Blue City In 36 Hours We had been to Jodhpur earlier but never together. When we were drawing up our itinerary for the Rajasthan road trip, we knew we had to include the blue city. It was our third destination. We left our Udaipur home stay after breakfast. Our first halt was Ranakpur (94…

  • Udaipur In Three Days

    Udaipur In Three Days

    Recently, a classmate reached out to get a three-day itinerary for Udaipur. As we dug through our emails, photographs, and memories, we couldn’t help compiling an itinerary of the city of lakes… Day 1 – City Palace Museum, Jagdish Mandir, Bagore Ki Haveli & Lake Pichola Start at the City Palace Museum. It opens at…

  • MUSKURAIYE, AAP LUCKNOW MEIN HAI!

    MUSKURAIYE, AAP LUCKNOW MEIN HAI!

    Lucknow in 24 hours There are some places you can never get enough of. Lucknow always brings a sense of belonging. It feels like home. Tunde kebab & kulfi at Aminabad, walk at Hazratganj, sightseeing at Bada & Chota Imambargahs, crossing Cantt, mutton nihari at Rahim’s, kulfi at Chhappan Bhog, chikankari & zari shopping at…

  • Bali Basics

    Bali Basics

    Before we headed to Bali, we had a lot of confusion about its geography & location. Was it an island? Was it a part of Indonesia? How big was it? Blame it on ignorance. And, there’s no better antidote for ignorance than travel. Once we’d been there, many contacted us when they were planning their…