Is Travel a Political Act?Since I arrived in Kashmir, I’ve been fielding bizarre questions from friends and family.
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Embarking on a Long Awaited TripAfter a year and a half of pandemic life, I’m finally ready for an epic adventure.
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The Ugly Side of Living in GoaI stood there speechless, whispering a silent sorry.
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Don't Go... Because I Say SoHe had no idea what that line would one day trigger in me. And neither did I.
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The Most Underrated Monsoon Experience in IndiaFeaturing bioluminescent fungi, verdant valleys, a mindblowing eco-lodge and the most spectacular waterfall(s)!
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A Land Journey I Can't Stop Thinking AboutAlong the way, we rode buses, ferries, beaten down trucks and even squeezed into a tuk-tuk in a desperate attempt to escape a police raid!
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The Behind the Scenes Hustle of Authoring a BestsellerOn the 3 year anniversary of my book launch, an inside look at what it really took to get it in front of readers.
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A Tibetan Valley and its Forgotten NomadsIf only I could turn back time to dissolve borders and traverse a passageway that once connected ancient India with Tibet.
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The Truth About Being a Social Media InfluencerThe glamorous world of travel influencers is often filled with insecurities, challenging negotiations and immense pressure to 'fake it till you make it…
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Is Our Old Normal Forever Out of Reach?Thinking of what awaits Afghan women with flourishing careers and unfulfilled dreams, I found myself in tears last night.
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Magical Experiences to Seek During Monsoon in GoaJoin adventurous locals and conscious startups to discover secret swimming holes, coastal hikes, kayaking trails and a side of Goa you've never seen be…
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This Month, 10 Years Ago, I Quit My Full-Time Job For the first time in a long time, the pandemic has made me feel ‘not rich enough.’
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