My only association with Singapore so far is my 6 hours layover at Changi Airport while flying Singapore Airlines to Australia, on a trip to visit family back in 2015. That, and the money I lost to scammers selling me “tickets” to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Singapore. I know, that’s not enough association. Guilty as charged. But I have seen and heard of Singapore enough thanks to Instagram influencers to know that the country’s futuristic gardens, unique food culture and pristine islands like Sentosa Island fascinate me. So when Scentopia Sentosa reached out to me to check if I’d be intereste ..read more

Through my 2 month long backpacking trip in Thailand, I stayed in Bangkok for a full week. It became a place for me to slow down and relax after the non stop travel around the southern parts of the country. So I didn’t do a lot here: explored a 24 hour Bangkok itinerary with the TAGTHAi Pass, ate a lot and also explored some of the best day trips from Bangkok. Bangkok was anyway too fast for my liking so the only way to escape the bustling streets of the city would be by embarking on unforgettable day trips from Bangkok. This guide to the best day trips from Bangkok (as recommended by fellow t ..read more

Koh Yao Noi was the island I went to after Koh Lipe. After a rather quiet and peaceful time at Koh Libong, Koh Lipe felt like a sensory overload with too many people all the time, everywhere. So, I quite needed a change of scenery once again and that’s how I stumbled to Koh Yao Noi: the right place at the right time (as you’ll see further in this Koh Yao Noi travel guide!) Koh Yao Noi, located in the Phang Nga province, is the perfect place for a solo offbeat adventure. It’s one of those islands in Thailand which haven’t succumbed to mass tourism yet, but are still interesting enough to offer ..read more

Many years ago, while writing for an Indian adventure travel portal, I came across surfing in Mulki. Back then, there was very little information online about Mulki. But from what I heard through the Instagrams of India’s top surfers like Rammohan Paranjape and Ishita Malviya, I quietly put surfing in Mulki on my bucket list. And without realising, years went by and suddenly the Mulki surfing scene boomed. My first tryst with surfing was in Sri Lanka towards the end of 2023. On my one month adventure across the country, I went to Welligama on the south coast to learn to catch waves. But the fo ..read more

Koh Lipe is located in the Satun province of Thailand, in the deep south in the depths of the beautiful Andaman Sea. Koh Lipe is a small piece of land nestled in the Adang-Rawi Archipelago of the Strait of Malacca, and it is relatively calmer and quieter compared to other Thai islands like Koh Phi Phi, Phuket etc. Koh Lipe offers a range of exciting activities including diving, kayaking, snorkelling and a lot more. It remains mostly undisturbed, surrounded by beautiful clear waters and the beaches in Koh Lipe are breathtaking too – including Pattaya Beach, Sunset Beach, and of course – Sunrise ..read more

My first time visiting Sri Lanka was nothing short of adventurous. I hiked Adam Peak, a treacherously steep mountain through the night to catch the sunrise, I climbed down the Nil Diya Pokhuna Cave in Ella to swim in a refreshingly cool natural pool, rode through the famous B35 Road near Yala National Park to see wild elephants, climbed up the narrow and dangerously high steps of Ambuluwawa Tower and – just to name a few incredible experiences of my month long trip in Sri Lanka. But the one thing that made my entire trip stand out was the fact that I rented and self drove a tuktuk (or auto ric ..read more

I found out about Koh Libong while looking for really quiet, offbeat islands. After spending five days networking with people in a travel conference in Phuket and then 10 days in Koh Lanta where I met more white people than I did Thai, I wanted to slow down a bit and take it easy. That is how this Koh Libong travel guide came to be! Located in the Trang province, Koh Libong is the perfect place for intrepid travellers. It is a far cry from Thailand’s other glittering, tourist-filled islands. There are no Seven-Elevens here, and no bars with pool tables or sports bars with big screens streaming ..read more

This is a guest post by Kanupriyaa of My Lost Camel. What is the Golden Triangle of India? The cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, make up the Golden Triangle in India. This is one of the country’s most well-liked tourism circuits. These cities are positioned on the map to create a triangle with an almost equal distance between them of around 230 km (143 mi) and 240 km (149 mi). Delhi, the vibrant capital of India, is a starting point for the Golden Triangle India. The capital of Delhi is a lively city that combines ancient history with modern development. Agra is a city that became famous due ..read more

This is a paid guest post by Nishita Khanwani. Shopping is one of Dubai’s favourite pastimes and deserves a top spot in any travel program. But if you think shopping in Dubai is limited to its colossal gigantic malls with hundreds of thousands of outlets, there is more to Dubai than them, as they cater to every budget and preference. You can check out the traditional Arabian bazaars, head to the seasonal attractions, and even indulge in exotic shopping in the themed markets during the winter. From top-notch luxury items and bona fide Emirati souvenirs to anything in between, prepare to return ..read more

This is a guest post by Karan Arora. Snow-clad mountains, alpine meadows, gleaming crystal-clear lakes, and amber hues of the trees during autumn, create a bewitching landscape on Earth which is known as Kashmir. Located in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir, it is also known as the “Crown of India”, and is flanked by the mighty mountains of the Great Himalayas and Pir Panjal range. There are several top places to visit in Kashmir that make this place truly feel like heaven on earth. Kashmir has long been a sought-after destination for couples, families and backpackers alike. It is also k ..read more