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If you are planning a trip to India or backpacking around Indian states in 2025, you cannot do it without going digital. We are so dependent on social media, applications and internet that you need to have a smartphone and internet connection all the time. Of course, you can travel with digital detox in mind... Continue Reading →
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. A few years ago, while backpacking in Sri Lanka, I almost booked a trip to a popular elephant orphanage. The reviews were glowing, but something didn’t feel right. I decided to dig deeper. What I found shocked me. Chains, hooks, and performative acts all masked as "conservation." It... Continue Reading →
For many travelers, flying from Siem Reap to Laos seems convenient at first. But flights are expensive, and they skip everything in between. Border crossings offer something else entirely.
Sainj is slow, raw, and deeply rooted in local life. Even the bus schedule runs on its own time. But that’s exactly what makes it special for those who enjoy solo travel in Himachal Pradesh or offbeat backpacking routes.
The story of Shangchul Mahadev goes back to the Mahabharata. It’s believed that the Pandavas stayed here during their exile. When the Kauravas discovered their location and arrived to capture them, the Pandavas took refuge at this very temple and prayed to Lord Shiva for protection.
Shangarh is a small village in Sainj Valley, Kullu, surrounded by the Great Himalayan National Park. The scent of deodar hits you first, followed by birdsong echoing through pine forests.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport has become a key connecting point for travelers transiting to other parts of Southeast Asia, especially on budget airlines like Air Asia. It's easy, affordable, and surprisingly smooth to plan a short visit here.
The historic Krishnagiri Fort was built in the 16th century by the Vijayanagara Empire. It’s now a popular weekend trekking spot for those living in Bangalore.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I have been working closely with Himachal homestay groups for a while now. Sustainable travel truly matters in Himachal and the Himalayas. This collaboration is a way to offer you a glimpse into slow, local, community-based tourism. Himachal is filled with welcoming villages. Mountains here change colours with... Continue Reading →
Beyond its haunting legend, Kuldhara’s ruins hold architectural and historical significance. The village layout includes wide streets and intricately designed houses. The remains of the stepwell or Bawdi, an ingenious water harvesting structure, showcase the community’s expertise in water management.
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