Explore the world as a solo woman traveller
Amsterdam, from what I had read and heard—mainly due to its legal stance on drugs—was a city frequented by a younger, party-going crowd. But Amsterdam turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. With its canals, bridges, old architecture, and compact, walkable (and cyclable) layout, it is an absolutely romantic city. There are canals everywhere,…
My backpacking trip through Fort Cochin, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Thekkady, and Munnar was an experience to remember. The people of Kerala were incredibly helpful, despite the language barrier. Getting around was a breeze thanks to the excellent and surprisingly affordable inter-district public transport. The landscape was a constant wonder—the backwaters merging with the sea, or perhaps…
Continuing my journey to discover India one state at a time, I spent three days exploring Modhera, Patan, Somnath, and Dwarka in Gujarat. I’m not a very religious person; what draws me to ancient temples is their architecture and history. These places were a revelation. I had seen pictures of Modhera and the stepwells of…