A (Nostalgia-tinted) Guide to Shillong
Apr 13
The Allurement of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Scampering on the map of Europe is one of my biggest motivators. Not only does it sharpen my geography of the region, but also keeps the curious in me alive. Last month I took a closer look at the map of Bosnia and Herzegovina before attending an exhibition of photographs from there, in Kolkata. A…
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Apr 12
Solo Destination: Dresden, Saxony, Germany
Saxony’s capital, Dresden, overwhelmed me. With its Baroque beauty, spectacular museums, interesting cafes and bars, and seamless (but confusing) public transport, I knew I had too less time in the city even before I arrived. Only one-and-half hours by train from Leipzig, Dresden has a beat of its own. After the fire of 1491, Dresden…
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Apr 11
Zakopane, the Underrated Poland
It was a typical European setting—open green slopes, large mountain cows grazing and well manicured trees flanked the expressway. It wasn’t until the distinct wooden houses at the entry turns of Zakopane did I realise I was in Poland. In my mind, Poland was Warsaw’s rebuilt structures and Krakow’s agonising history. And then I saw…
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Apr 9
Most Instagram-worthy Places in Bali
Bali has to be one of the most photogenic places. Among the stunning Indonesian archipelago, Bali (province) is quite extensive and I was fortunate enough to visit its touristic pockets- Kuta, Ubud, Pura Luhur Uluwatu and Nusa Penida. My visit was constantly disrupted by seasonal rains, strong winds and grey gloomy clouds, I got sunshine…
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Apr 2
Travelling With a Safety Net
I used to be indecisive when it came to insurance, especially travel insurance. On one hand, we are always told to be wary of unexpected circumstances and stay guarded against it. On the other hand, as Indians tend to miss out on essentials on the pretext of saving money. Since last year, however, I have…
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Mar 24
Value of Non-Living Things
As a child, I fell often. The outdoors was my space and earth, my ally. Whether it was arbitrary running around with friends, or pretending to climb a mountain on a three-feet incline, or learning the life-changing skill of cycling, each scar on my body tells a different story. And each of these, I wear…
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