I have always been curious about hitchhiking. Having grown up in India and lived for a bit in the US, it always struck to me as something alien. Now that I have done it once and lived to tell, I wonder if it is something I will do again. In any case not now but…
Category: Experience
Jaipur – An unforgettable two days
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India, is a relatively new city founded in the early 18th century by the then Maharajah of Jaipur state. Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II moved his capital from Amber. Jaipur is considered the first planned city in India. It is called the pink city and is famous for its architecture and…
Istanbul – A history lover’s paradise
Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople and Byzantium is a transcontinental city with centuries of history. Lying strategically around the Bosporus strait, she has seen a lot of war and had her owners change multiple times. Sitting on the silk road, I am sure the stones of this city have stories to tell of the bygone…
Solo Female Travel Guide to Visit Petra – Tips and Scams
Though I visited Jordan as a part of a tour (why tour?), I separated from the group to explore Petra by myself. You can read more about my experience at Petra here. Below are some tips to explore the site. My fellow female traveller, be aware of the romance scams at Petra to stay safe…
Petra – A female traveller’s tryst with time
I read about Petra (means rock in Greek), also called Baṭrā in Arabic, long before it was voted as a new World Wonder. This UNESCO World Heritage site has a long history and trysts with multiple civilizations. Today, the ancient city sees over one million visitors a year. After years of anticipation, the moment I…
Jordan – The experience of a female traveller
The first time I read about Jordan, especially about Petra, was when I was ten. Agatha Christie introduced me to Petra through her ‘Appointment with Death’. Hercule Poirot solving the case of Mrs. Boynton in the very short time he had, imprinted itself in my memory. As I kept learning and reading more about world…
Crossing the Vietnam-Cambodia Border by Bus
From the capital of Vietnam – Saigon, I was heading to the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh. The friendly border between these two countries and the short distance between the capitals encouraged me to travel by land, in a bus instead of flying. Anyone who has crossed borders by land, will agree about the…
My Experience at Ben Douc, Cu Chi Tunnels
The tunnels at Củ Chi are a popular tourist attraction today, but they once housed people during war. These tunnels are part of a network that ran from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The tunnels in the Củ Chi district alone are estimated to be about 250km. Currently, visitors can visit a very small segment…
Vietnam – A Solo Traveller’s Overview
I have an ever-growing and never-ending bucket list of destinations. When short on time, I make quick trips to most convenient location on my bucket list. When time is not a problem, I add places around my favored destination to my itinerary. Vietnam was one such destination for me. Cambodia; especially the temple complex at…
Japan – A Solo Traveller’s Overview
My fascination for Japan started when I was studying World History in school; especially the second world war. Hearing about this small island nation getting attacked by two nuclear bombs but building itself back up since then, left me awestruck. The love for Japan and Japanese culture grew as I started watching anime in my…