Over the last week, I have travelled across four states and used four different modes of interstate transport. Now, I am back to base and all I feel is a great sense of exhaustion and relief. Travel appears very attractive and leisurely to those who don’t engage with it on an every day basis. Until…
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Last evening, I took my scooter out and went to explore my neighbourhood. The only problem was getting around since Google Maps tends not to read interior locations accurately. After a few wrong turns, I found myself on the right road. I am yet to believe the surreal view at sunset from there. This is…
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Travelling solo is never easy. Firstly, meticulous planning is key. I like to pre-plan my travels so that I can leave enough room for spontaneity and pitfalls. Secondly, since I am intrepid traveller, I would like to add some form of adventure to it. Thanks to the three solo trips I completed in the last 7…
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It was a very hot day when I visited Radhanagar Beach (nicknamed Beach #7) in Havelock for the first time. Luckily, this tourist attraction was sparsely populated that afternoon. While I sat there, I recalled a quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “Sit in reverie and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon…
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Today I spent ten minutes or more looking at a honeybee in the patio. Honeybee, remember one of those? I recently quit my hectic 9-5 job to travel and write. I loved my job but I felt like it was time I made travel my priority. Once I reassessed my life, I realised I was…
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The white sand beaches of Andaman Islands are the quintessential tropical islands I had dreamt of. My last day in Havelock, I found the light just perfect to discover the many shades of the sea. Amrita DasI have been a travel and culture independent journalist. My bylines have appeared in many publications worldwide including National…
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