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All things travel, sustainability, home decor, and the boho living
10-Day Turkey Trip Across Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia - Itinerary and Costs
A unique amalgam of the orient and the west, Turkey is like no other country full of culture, history and the most otherworldly landscapes.
May 11, 202411 min read
How To Plan A Trip To Valley Of Flowers And Hemkund Sahib Uttarakhand
There's only a 3-month window (May-July) to do the once-in-a-lifetime trip: All you need to know
May 7, 202410 min read
Best Cafes in Dharamkot And Bhagsu For Working, Reading And Meeting People
Some of the best coffee, bakes, and delicious international cuisine at the cutest cafes with amazing views in an almost secret hillstation
May 4, 20248 min read
Weekend Itinerary For Fort Kochi And Varkala: Backpacker Gems Of South India
Full of art, yoga and meditation retreats and great sea views, Kochi and Varkala in Kerala are just the perfect backpacker destinations
Apr 13, 20245 min read
I Got Added To Those Cypto Scam/Part Time Job Whatsapp Groups And Played Along To Decode The Scam
Beyond the good morning forwards: Beware of Whatsapp group scams on everything about Bitcoin trading masterminds to part time home jobs.
Apr 12, 20245 min read
Checklist: 10 Things To Check Before Buying A New House in India
Whether its legal status or RERA compliance or water supply, check for these housing red flags before buying a house
Apr 10, 20248 min read
What To Do In Egypt Beyond The Pyramids- Luxor's Tombs And The Modern Alexandria
while the Pyramids alone can be a good reason to visit Egypt, there's much more this fascinating country offers to a history nerd
Apr 3, 20249 min read
After Traveling To 40 Countries, Here's Why Dubai And Singapore Are My Least Favourite Travel Destinations
Dubai and Singapore are great role models for what vision, wealth and quick development can do, but they lack a soul, character and culture.
Mar 31, 20247 min read
10-Day Solo Indian Woman Egypt Trip: Budget, Itinerary And Lessons
Being a huge history nerd, Egypt was always on my travel bucket list. But I didn't know that it offered so much beyond the pyramids!
Mar 30, 20249 min read
10 Delicious, Quick, And Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipes From My Kitchen
If the idea of an "elaborate, home made and vegan" breakfast is intimidating, this is for you.
Mar 29, 20248 min read
Why Badami Is A Great Weekend Trip From Bangalore And A Historical Delight In Its Own Right
Badami is a small historical town just like Hampi famous for its rock cut cave temples and other structural temples.
Mar 26, 20243 min read
My 10-Day Solo Trip Across Indonesia Part 1 Bali - Itinerary, Budget And Tips
The Bali leg of my 10-day solo trip to Indonesia - spend 3 days in Bali including beach hopping in Nusa Penida, and riding in Ubud
Mar 24, 20246 min read
Sucks In The City: An Uncomfortable Transition Rehoming in Bangalore
it's not just the physical landscape that's gone from serene, natural and soothing into chaotic, unsightly and ugly, but something deeper
3 Foreigner-Friendly Digital Nomad Hubs With Conscious Communities in India: A Personal Guide
I've worked by the emerald waters of the Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas and done Slack in a Shack in Goa.
An Appreciation Note: The Ambani Wedding Resets The Image Of India And In A Good Way
More than the emeralds, the Ambani wedding showcased the best of India,
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I (Monica) am a lifelong traveler (42 countries), animal rights and sustainability advocate, and a marketer by profession. I'm old school in that I still like to blog and document rather than make reels and videos.
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