For most of the Bengalis living in Kolkata, trips to Odisha begin and ends in Puri. Occasionally, it extends up to the Konark Temple or Chilka Lake. I’m no exception in this case! That’s why, when I first heard of the Belgadia Palace, I was quite fascinated by the thought of exploring Odisha like never […]
Asia
The largest continent in the world that hosts 60% of the world’s total population along with the magnificent Himalayas and the lush green rainforests as well as the vast stretches of desert, Asia is undoubtedly a mysterious land full of amazing things. Being in love with the snow-clad Himalayas, unique cultures, warm people, diverse topography, colorful festivities, and delicious cuisines – we’ve had our best journeys exploring the nooks and corners of India and then traversing beyond the borders – hopping around mostly the Southeast Asian countries.
Our first international trip together was to Bhutan – the ‘Happiest Country In The World’ as they say, and we had a month to spend there – ticking off nearly all that was there in our bucket list. Later we traveled to Singapore where RD’s cousins lived and had a ‘home away from home’ feeling while being on a vacay. To celebrate RD’s 30th birthday, we took a ‘Mountain Flight’ to get a closer look at the Mt.Everest in Nepal and then backpacked across Cambodia, wandering around the ruins of Angkor. In 2019, Riyanka tripped to Thailand with her childhood buddy and had a crazy island hopping experience!
Together (and sometimes on our own!), we have been taking baby steps of fulfilling our travel dreams and slowly exploring places, learning more through experiences, and weaving beautiful stories worth sharing.
So scroll down to read more about our journeys across Asia :)
10 Reasons To Spend A Month At The Doi Homestay, Nathuakhan
Located at an altitude of 1940 meters above sea level in the Kumaon Region, Nathuakhan is a tiny hamlet enveloped in the Ramgarh District of Uttarakhand. A lesser-known cloistered village, this place is easily accessible from Nainital & Bhimtal with Kathgodam being the closest railway station. The distance of approx 350 KM can be covered […]
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Rajbari Bawali: Exploring The Quintessential Heritage Of Bengal
Travelers across the world are probably on the same page right now, slowly stepping out of the four walls and embracing the roads with more love than ever.The pandemic has surely taught us to be grateful and not take our journeys for granted.As we have also started exploring – one step at a time – […]
Best Homestays In The Himalayas For A Staycation In The Post-Pandemic Era
The show must go on, and so must travel…🚗 As the lockdown has started loosening up and people are tired of their quarantined life, desperately looking for destinations where they can simply drive down and unwind amidst nature, ‘staycation’ is gonna emerge as the most popular travel trend in the post-pandemic times. Well, it never […]
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The Beautifully Colored Walls Of Pondicherry | A Photo Story!
Pondicherry, the little French colony in India, still holds its charm. The cheery bougainvilleas and brightly colored walls accompanying the brick-paved lanes of Pondy easily catches the imagination and brings an otherworldly feel. While the rest of the country is struggling to move ahead of time, this quaint little town is rather happy with its […]
Spiti Valley: Reasons Why You Must Add This To Your Travel Bucketlist
If you’ve always drooled over the photographs of Ladakh & awed at the breathtaking postcard-perfect views of the mountains and lakes, then I have to tell you that Spiti is no less beautiful. In fact, the perk of traveling to Spiti Valley in Himachal is that it’s not as much commercialized and crowded as Ladakh, […]
Karyashaala in Bir, Himachal: An Escapade For Digital Nomads In The Mountains
In today’s date, if we look around us, we’ll notice that people are always on their toes to break free from their regular lives and take a break, in order to spend a few days in some quaint place. Also, the concept of freelancing and ‘work away’ has been on a rise for the last […]
Winter Roadtrip In Spiti Valley With The Doi Host: A Journey Through The Wonderland
To put it in the words of Jane Wilson-Howarth, “The mountains were so wild and so stark and so very beautiful that I wanted to cry. I breathed in another wonderful moment to keep safe in my heart.” Our first journey to Spiti Valley was in October 2017 and I was completely mesmerized by the […]
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore: A Detailed Guide to Discover Asia’s Largest Bird Paradise!
When we usually travel to a new destination, visiting zoos & bird parks would essentially be the last things on your checklist! While both I and RD love animals, we are more keen to see them wild and free, rather than captivated and kept away from their natural habitat. However, during our trip to Singapore, […]
5 Places That We Loved While Exploring Singapore
We did our fair share of research before traveling to Singapore, about the places to visit and the things to do – but when we were there, we realized that it’s better to go with the flow rather than planning a day-to-day itinerary. We were there in the country for 10 days, exploring some of […]