• General,  Travel,  Voyager

    Cats: World Travels Through the Eyes of Feline Lover

    Being a feline lover and amateur photographer means whenever I see a cat, I have to take a picture of it. Throughout my travels I have seen and taken photos of many cats. Some where shy and minded their own business, while others approached me, sometimes in the least expected manner. Like people, each of these felines had its own story to purr. And if you want to learn something about a country and its people, just look at the way they treat their animals (especially homeless cats and dogs). Cambodia If you read my blog on Cambodia, you would already know that I went there twice and absolutely loved the…

  • India,  Voyager

    Top 5 Off-Beat Holiday Picks in India

    Today I am excited to introduce my next guest travel blogger, Subhadrika, of the Trekkers of the East. She is sharing her 5 top picks for off-beat less discovered India destinations. When you think of India,  few places come to mind, such as Agra’s Taj Mahal, Mumbai and New Delhi. But there are many more wonderful places one can visit on short and long holidays. India being a diverse country has a place for every type of vacationer – spiritual soul searchers, wildlife enthusiasts, desert lovers and those inclined towards knowing more about the culture of the place. Thus, these are my top 5 unconventional picks for vacationing in India. 1. McCluskiegunj McCluskiegunj is a…

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    Nepal,  Voyager

    Namaste from Nepal: My Adventures in Far West, Lumbini and Kathmandu

    I’ve been meaning to write a blog post on my travel to Nepal for a while but recent earthquake made me reflect on my visits even more. As the dust settles and the country begins its journey to recovery, I wanted to share my impressions of this beautiful country.  I travelled to Nepal twice recently for work, with the last trip in February 2015, and I have spent most of the time in central Nepal and remote parts of far west. Yes, the country is really poor and underdeveloped. Yes, its cities can be dirty, noisy and chaotic. However, very soon I began to see beyond these problems and appreciate…