Explore the world as a solo woman traveller
Some places leave an indelible mark, lingering in your thoughts long after you’ve returned home. Even if they share similarities with other destinations, there’s something special about them that makes them unforgettable. For me, Klaipeda is one such place. The moment I arrived at Klaipeda railway station after a long four-hour train ride (on a…
Last year, I visited the Markandeshwar Mahadev temple near my office with a colleague. This Shiva temple, perched just a few feet above sea level, offers beautiful sea views. When I spoke with the Panditji, he told me it was an ancient temple, though he had no idea how long it had stood there. Its…
When I was applying for my visa through Finland, an Indian living there mentioned that people regularly travel to Estonia just to buy alcohol because it’s so much cheaper. I was skeptical—what kind of price difference would make people cross the Baltic Sea for a shopping trip? I got my answer in Tallinn: racks upon…