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All things travel, sustainability, home decor, and the boho living
25 Best Cafes In Rishikesh For Food, Ambience And Working (With photos and menu) Updated for 2025
A personalised list of cafes that by themselves are an important factor in experiencing Rishikesh in a more fulfilling way.
Aug 20, 202313 min read
Top 10 Natural Indian Textiles And Textile Art Forms, How To Use Them And Where to Buy them
The world of Indian textiles is large, beautiful and as diverse as the country itself. Here's some of the most iconic ones.
Aug 19, 20236 min read
How To DIY A Mosaic Table From Broken Ceramic Cups
Being a butter fingers ensures I have a ready supply of broken cups around me all the time. But being creative and thrifty also means...
Jul 23, 20235 min read
Feeders Harassed, Rescuers Stretched Thin, Culling Feared:The Indian Stray Dog Story and How To Help
A story of the stray dog "menace" In India, aggression by dog haters & residential societies, and what people can do to help
Jul 16, 20238 min read
From loud and colourful barbie prints to a subdued boho, a preteen's room makeover with 1 hack
Like any other girl of her age, my 9 year old niece's room was full of Barbie-themed everything -- toys, dollhouses, study table and even...
Jun 21, 20233 min read
I'm A Marketing Girl With Over a Decade in the Domain But I Can't Market Myself
In my ideal world, doing home decor, traveling, spiritual experiences and then documenting it all would've paid for itself. In fact, had...
Jun 15, 20235 min read
How To Travel With Your Dogs By Train In India: A Detailed Guide
Detailed guide on the process involved in traveling by train with dogs in India.
Jun 5, 202315 min read
5 Day Itinerary For Manali, Kheer Ganga And Kasol
Far away from the home base Bangalore, having been squatting in the lap of the Himalayas in Rishikesh for weeks now and with the mercury...
May 25, 202313 min read
23 Ways I Lead An Ecofriendly, Minimal-Waste And Plastic-free Lifestyle Every Day And You Can Too
Long before sustainability and eco warriors were a (necessary) buzzword they've become today, things like overconsumption, plastic and...
Apr 20, 20239 min read
Step-By-Step Guide On How To Become An Airbnb Host And Earn A Decent Amount
monetize all that un-utilized space while also opening your doors to new people, experiences and culture!
Mar 27, 20236 min read
Step By Step Process To Deep Clean Your House In 2 Hours Or Less
Whether you're expecting guests, it's time for the annual Spring (US) or Diwali cleaning ,(in India) or just want your house to finally...
Mar 21, 20235 min read
How I Used These 15 Clever Ways To Have Wall Art On A Budget
Detailed guide on how to do wall art on a budget inspired by hacks I've personally used in my own homes over the years
Jan 16, 20235 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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