Planning to visit St. Mary’s Island in Malpe Udupi? Here’s the best guide that will help you plan your trip to this beautiful Indian island with the best things to do on St. Mary’s Island Udupi. Includes how to get to St. Mary’s Island Karnataka, why is St. Mary’s Island unique, and how to maximize your time at St. Mary’s Island Udupi. So, go ahead. Give it a read before you plan that awesome trip.
Yakshagana Dance Of Karnataka: A Traditional Theater Form You’ll Love
Are you curious about the traditional dance of Yakshagana in Karnataka? Want to know more about what it includes and how is it different from other South Indian dances? Or planning to watch one on your next trip to Karnataka? Read my ultimate, easy-to-understand guide on Yakshagana and get all your questions answered.
13 Best Places To Visit In Coastal Karnataka
Are you planning a trip to Coastal Karnataka? Wish to see some of the most beautiful beaches and cities of this lesser-known part of India? Here’s my ultimate guide to the 13 best places that you need to visit in Coastal Karnataka. Packed with culture, food, sun, and sand, this place will blow your mind away.
Explore Lalitgiri Odisha: Lost Buddhist Ruins + An Amazing Museum
Easy Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking With This Step-by-step Guide
Planning to travel to Tadoba National Park? Raring to see the tigers but have no idea how to go about booking a Tadoba jungle safari? Well, I am here to help!
Here’s my easy, step-by-step guide that will guide you through the entire Tadoba safari booking process. Get all your questions answered and have a legit safari booked in no time!
Tadoba Jungle Camp: An Honest Review + All You Need To Know
Are you planning a trip to Tadoba National Park? Looking for the perfect accommodation there? Then look no further because we have just the place for you.
An exclusive, luxury resort deep in the wilderness of Tadoba with uniquely-designed cottages, good food, and excellent service is just the perfect place for you. Check it out!
Ratnagiri Odisha: A Lost Buddhist Monastery You’ll Want To Explore
Explore the offbeat Buddhist heritage site of Ratnagiri in Odisha. Walk through the massive prayer hall of the Ratnagiri monastery, click pictures at the iconic entrance gate, and discover the secrets of votive and commemorative stupas. Find everything you need to plan your trip to Ratnagiri in this exhaustive travel guide.
26 Best Places To Visit In Winter In India: Fabulous Indian Winter Destinations
Planning to travel in India during winter holidays? Confused where to go? Check out this amazingly holistic list of the very best places to visit in winter in India curated by travel experts. With a healthy mix of snow, beaches, culture, and architecture, I am sure you will find something to suit your taste. Go ahead. Have a look.
Sri Lankan Food: 20+ Must-Have Dishes And Foodie Experiences
Are you curious about Sri Lankan cuisine? Wondering what to eat when you get to this beautiful island country?
Well, here is my ultimate list to the best food in Sri Lanka. And guess what? Apart from delicious Sri Lankan dishes, I have in my list 5 unique foodie experiences that you can immerse yourself in only in Sri Lanka.
So, what are you waiting for? Go, check it out!
Dambulla Cave Temple Sri Lanka: The Ultimate Travel Guide
I have often been asked about the most unmissable sites in Sri Lanka. Every time, my answer has included the gorgeous cave temples of Dambulla.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, the rock-cut cave temples of Dambulla are adorned with beautiful frescoes and impressive Buddha statues. To top it all, this place has been used as a place of worship since ages, going back as long as 2000 years.
Read my complete guide on how to visit Dambulla caves, where to stay, what to eat, and what to wear. If you still need more information, just drop me a comment and I will get back to you asap.
A Fabulous 3-Day Bali Itinerary
Here’s a wonderful – short and sweet – itinerary for Bali by guest author, Catalin Geangos. This compact 3-day itinerary lets you experience the island to fullest, helps you soak in the exotic culture, and spend some relaxing time on those pretty, white sand beaches. If you ever decide to plan a trip to Bali, then this is the itinerary you should steal.
Tulu Nadu India: A Culture Guide By A Local
Nestled between the Arabian sea in the west and the majestic Western Ghats in the east, the vast land of Tulu Nadu is filled with lush green paddy fields, gushing springs from the highlands, and bountiful coconut and arecanut trees. And it is full of unique customs and rituals, an eclectic group of people, delicious cuisines, and some great history. Here’s an extensive culture guide for the land of Tulu Nadu in India. I am sure you will love reading through it.
14 Incredible Temples In Hampi India That You Need To Visit
Hampi, the ancient capital of a powerful South Indian empire, is one of the most exceptional places to visit in India. And that is because of the plethora of interesting things that you can do here, one of which is touring an eclectic mix of ancient Hindu temples.
Temples in Hampi number in hundreds. And each of them is unique and created for a specific purpose which is why you can never have enough of Hampi’s temples. And that can be confusing many times!
So, here’s my guide on which temples you need to absolutely see on your trip to Hampi and tips on when to get there for the best photographs. Also, find helpful tips on what to miss or reserve for your next trip. So, happy templing in Hampi!
Vietnamese Cuisine: A Local’s Guide To The Best Vietnamese Food
A flavor-packed post is up on my blog now. A detailed guide to traditional Vietnamese cuisine by local expert and food guide, Tino Nyugen.
Every time I have visited Vietnam, I have found new and interesting dishes to try. The Pho is still an all time favorite but I have developed a taste for many more listed in this post. And so many, I am still waiting to try. Go ahead and have a look and let me know which one is your favorite Vietnamese food.
17 Most Spectacular Royal Palaces Of India
India is studded with magnificent palaces that have stunning architecture, sprawling gardens, charming aesthetics, and amazing photography locations. Many of these palaces have been converted into intriguing museums or plush heritage resorts that sometimes double up as wonderful wedding destinations. Remember the recent wedding of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas? Yes, the location was a palace in India. And we have that on the list too!
So, here goes my ultimate bucket list of all the royal palaces in India that need to be on your Indian itinerary. Be amazed by the grandeur and floored by the beauty that awaits you.
Exploring The Ancient City Of Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa, an ancient capital city of Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese Empire, was once the epitome of art and culture. It was home to the sacred tooth relic of Buddha apart from being the site of one of the largest Buddhist universities of the medieval era. And it was home to 4 iconic Buddha statues that form the pilgrimage site of Gal Vihara today.
Apart from all this wonderful history, there was one special thing that drew me to Polonnaruwa. One special connection that took me back to my roots in Odisha. Click to find out what it was and read my travel story for Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka.
Witness The Colors of India Through The 18 Most Colorful Experiences
Whether you are traveling to India or within India, you should definitely experience the myriad colors this country has to offer. From colorful festivals to flamboyant architecture to exuberant markets, India has some of the most amazing experiences lined up for you. Have a look at the 18 most colorful experiences that you need to have on your next trip to India.
Stories From Mayong – The Seat Of Black Magic In India
Fancy doing something different for your next vacation in India? Something supernaturally cool?
Visit the cradle of Indian black magic – a small obscure village in the remote hinterlands of Assam, Mayong. A scary name in the olden times, Mayong was the seat of occult in the Indian subcontinent. And a name people would not dare to utter.
Is Mayong still a hub of black magic? Does it still conjure up scary images? Click through to find out.
Balinese Culture Guide: 11 Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Bali
I got so carried away when I was writing about Sri Lankan culture and traditions that I went ahead and finished my second culture guide today. For yet another island but not a country. Bali!
But Bali is a beach destination, you would say. What’s cultural there??
I would say, “Go ahead and have a look at my Balinese Culture Guide”. And then let me know if you start having doubts about Bali being a beach destination or a cultural one!