Standing on the crest of a hill overlooking McLeodganj, the tiny Himachali village of Dharamkot is to travelers and backpackers today what McLeodganj was some years ago – a tranquil haven offering a welcome respite from the bustle of more touristy towns. You visit Dharamkot for the views and stay for the vibe. I stayed […]
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Think of weekend getaways from Bangalore, and I am sure that Chikmagalur would be one of the first couple of names on the list. Known for its coffee plantations and scenic beauty, this hill station is a must-visit – whether you are an adventure-seeking solo traveller or a family looking for a relaxing vacation. Having
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If you are staying in Dharamkot and looking for the best places to eat in the area, you’re in luck! I spent two weeks in this lovely hill village and have compiled some suggestions of cafes and restaurants in Dharamkot for you. Here are my favourite food joints in Dharamkot: My favourite places to eat
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Sun-dappled paths lined with fir trees; endless green vistas ending in a horizon of snow-capped mountains; cottages with English and Irish names; birdsong that you can actually hear, all through the day. When I close my eyes and remember Landour, these are the first memories that come to me. I spent a long weekend in
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For some people, travel joy tastes the best when it can be shared with others. But, if you don’t have your steady travel partner or your friends are not available during your best travel time to join you, then you may have to start your trip solo. The greatest thing about this situation is that
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One part of India that I had not visited at all in my years of travelling, was the north-eastern states. I finally broke that jinx by visiting Meghalaya, the predominantly tribal state carved out of Assam in the 1970’s. After my wonderful trip to Meghalaya in the height of the rains, I am now convinced
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10 of the best destinations for your first ever solo travel plan, as shared by travel bloggers themselves.
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I had posted a little while ago about my trip to the Scottish Highlands and promised another post about the second part of the trip, my day-trip to the Isle of Skye. Here it is! Driving across the Skye Bridge, we took a long day-trip to the Isle of Skye from our base in Stromeferry. We
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One of my most memorable trips so far was the trip I took from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Even though it was a while ago, all I need to do is to close my eyes and remember, and I get transported to a happy place! I’ve decided to share my
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You might remember an earlier post where I talked about why I travel solo. Solo travel is becoming increasingly common across the world. As a closing post for 2017, I have created a short list of some of the most popular destinations for solo travel this year. Read on to learn about the top 5
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To me, one of the most interesting facets of travel – apart from seeing a new place – is that you get to meet people. If you really want to take back a correct picture of the place you are visiting, you want to be sure that you also interact with actual locals and not
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I wrote an earlier post about why I choose to often travel solo. Solo travel by women is getting increasingly common across the world. In India, while the number of women travelling solo are gradually growing, we still stand out sometimes as a bit of an oddity in the eyes of the more traditional thinkers.
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