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All things travel, sustainability, home decor and the boho living
Apr 13, 20245 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 12, 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 10, 20248 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 3, 20249 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
Mar 31, 20247 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 30, 20249 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 29, 20248 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 26, 20243 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 24, 20246 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 23, 20249 min read
Solo Trip To Indonesia: Java - Volcanos, Sulphur Mines And The Most Colourful Village Ever
Indonesia is huge and if you cover only Bali, you're missing a lot! From volcanos to sulphur mines to ancient Hindu temples & Mosques, Java
Mar 22, 20244 min read
Coffee, Caves And Cool Climes: A Weekend Trip To Araku Valley
Long before the Araku cafe chains came about, I went to Araku Valley, visited a coffee plantation, a coffee processing unit &a coffee museum
Mar 22, 20247 min read
How To Do An India To Europe Trip On A Budget: Lessons From My 3-Week, 6-Country $1500 Solo Europe Trip
As of updating this post, I have now been to Europe on three separate trips so safe to say I know a bit about doing a Budget Europe Trip....
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,
Standing Up To Cruelty Against Community Dogs And Prolonged Harassment Of Feeders And Animal Lovers At Gated Society in Bangalore
When residents of a posh gated society didn't only cross all limits of decency but violated multiple laws.
I (Monica) am a lifelong traveler, (40 countries), sustainability and veganism 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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