Namaste, friends! Today let’s do monastery hopping in Ladakh and a Leh city tour! We’ll visit Shey Palace, Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, 3 Idiots Rancho School, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and Leh market ✨ Whew, it sounds like a lot, right? I was also worried that I had to spend a lot of time writing this blog post, like the last one haha… (there goes my weekend) But don’t worry, today’s blog post will have more pictures than words because there wasn’t much to share in my Kashmir travel diary 😄 Alright, so I was very lucky that none of my itinerary was disrupted despite being stuck in Sonamarg for…
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Horse Riding in Thajiwas Glacier, Kashmir
Hi, everyone! Today I will take you horse riding in Thajiwas Glacier, Kashmir! This beautiful, forever snow-capped mountain is located in Sonamarg, 2,800 meters above sea level 🏔️ ❤️ ✨ Alright, so I left the houseboat around 5:30 am with a shikara. The staff at The Mughal Sheraton Houseboat prepared a packed breakfast for me – bananas, fresh-cut fruits, and 6 boiled eggs. Thank you so much, it was a wonderful stay! And a perfect packed breakfast (boiled eggs were better than bread) 😊 Showkat came to pick me up not long after I reached the other side. We drove to Sonamarg, the gateway to Ladakh. On the way, we…
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One Day in Pushkar, India
Hi, guys! I’ll be travelling to Indonesia soon, but before that, let me take you to Pushkar! Pushkar is a temple town in the state of Rajasthan, India. What to see and do in Pushkar? Although I didn’t do much there, surprisingly, I enjoyed my 2D1N stay in this small town! So, when I read the tour itinerary, the most anticipated activity in Pushkar was to be blessed by a local Brahmin on a holy lake. I’m not a Hindu, but I’m more than happy to receive good blessings! It turned out, there was more than just being blessed by a Brahmin here. Alright, let’s start our journey exploring Pushkar,…
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Exotic Jodhpur: Kuchaman Haveli, Blue City & Mehrangarh Fort
Hi, guys! This week I will show you other exotic destinations in India: Kuchaman Haveli, the Blue City, and Mehrangarh Fort in Jodphur. In the previous post, we explored Jaipur, the Pink City. Now, let’s explore Jodhpur, the Blue City! 💙💙💙 Since Deepavali is coming soon, I think it’s good to build the hype, so I’m writing this blog post 😉 Besides, I want to show you the beautiful architecture at Kuchaman Haveli and Mehrangarh Fort. Oh ya, people call Jodhpur ‘the Blue City’ because there’s a neighbourhood of Brahmapuri where the houses are painted in blue. The whole area is similar to the Blue City in Morocco! I will…
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Cycling Tour and Cooking Demo in Udaipur, India
Hi, everyone! This week, let me take you to see another side of Udaipur, India. We’ll go for a cycling tour, visit a local house for a cooking demonstration and vegetarian lunch, and climb hundreds of stairs to a small temple on top of a hill. Whew, sounds like an active day, eh? The group tour and I were in Udaipur for two days. The second day was also memorable for me and I enjoyed it so much. Now, let’s go! Cycling Tour and Sightseeing in Udaipur, India Okay, so I had prepared the outfit for the cycling tour, brought my phone instead of DSLR, and applied sunblock all over…
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Why Couples Should Travel to Udaipur, Venice of the East
Hello, February!💖 Since Valentine’s Day is coming soon, I’ll take you to Udaipur, the Venice of the East. Aand… it’s located in India! Alright, I know Italy and India are totally different. I love Venice, it’s charming and exudes a lovey-dovey vibe, with romantic gondola rides and fancy restaurants near the canals… What about Udaipur? I also love Udaipur, but I don’t know how to describe it in words. Udaipur has a different charm… it’s exotic. The calm, serene city walk… My lovely heritage-style hotel, the delicious lunch at a cute cafe near the lake, the amazing architecture and interior design, and the sunset boat ride are 😍😍😍 Ah, right!…
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Travel to India, Is It Safe? This is How I Feel
Hello everyone, Happy New Year! Last week I returned from my 14-day India trip, and it was incredible! ✨✨✨ Before the trip, I was very scared to travel to India because of the rape and murder news about some female travellers. However, India turns out to be safe. Heck, I even wandered alone a few times and was completely fine! When I returned to the office and shared about my trip, some colleagues (male and female) had the same perception as I had before – that the country isn’t safe. So, this week, I want to share my experience of travelling to India. Hopefully, this could open your mind and…
