Goa unexplored

Today has been an incredible day. Set out for a long ride on the road and came across some of the finest sights in Goa. From Canacona to Varca, I witnessed limitless greenery, white sand beaches, blue lagoons, cute bridges and quaint Portuguese bungalows. Across 80kms of my journey, I occasionally lost my way and…

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6 reasons why I travel

As the Monsoon clouds draw close, I find myself more and more retrospective. How did I reach here? When I look back even a year from now, I am surprised to find myself here. I have been travelling ever since I can remember. However, how many of us actually do what we love? And as…

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The otherside of travel

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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The impromptu escape in South Goa

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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6 things travelling solo taught me

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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That afternoon in Havelock, Andaman Islands

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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