I went to Bali with a picture in my head, built almost entirely from other people’s Instagram feeds. Infinity pools, rice terraces, quiet beach yoga at sunrise. Some of that turned out true. A lot of it didn’t match what […]
6 Things People Get Wrong About Munnar Before They Go
I’d built up a picture of Munnar entirely from other people’s photos before I actually went, tea gardens, misty hills, a peaceful escape. Some of that turned out true. A lot of it didn’t match what I actually experienced, and […]
Hampi Trip from Pune: What I Wish I’d Known Before Going
I went into my Hampi trip expecting a couple of old temples and maybe a nice sunset spot for photos. What I didn’t expect was how much there actually was, ruins spread across an entire landscape, boulders the size of […]
Semi-Guided Tours from Pune: The Middle Path Nobody Tells You About
I’ve been on both sides of this problem. Plan everything myself and end up three tabs deep into bus routes at midnight, second-guessing a homestay I found through five-star reviews that turned out to be someone’s cousin’s account. Or book […]
Solo Trip Planning: Your First Trip Sorted
The first time I thought about traveling alone, I almost talked myself out of it. Who’s going to take my photos. What if something goes wrong. What if I get bored of my own company by day two. Turns out […]