How to plan your own Lakshadweep trip (updated)
Planning a trip to the Lakshadweep islands takes time, effort and patience. Here’s how to plan your Lakshadweep trip, based on what we learned during ours.
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A 3-day trip to Pondicherry before the pandemic
In February 2020, we happened to be in Chennai, so we thought we’d take a quick 3-day trip to Pondicherry. We were lucky we did, because a month later, everything went south.
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Coasts and beaches
Eight reasons why Nusa Ceningan is one of the best places to stay in Bali
With nice beaches, great diving, good food, plenty of culture and nightlife, and few overnight tourists, Nusa Ceningan is one of the best places to stay in Bali.
Read moreHills and mountains
Video diary: Three days in Kathmandu before the pandemic
We spent three days in Kathmandu just before the pandemic hit. Here are some memories of that trip, when times were simpler.
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Planning a Hyderabad to Hampi road trip? Here are some things you should know
If you’re thinking of doing a Hyderabad-to-Hampi road trip, here are some things that we’ve learned during our five trips. Things that’ll help you plan your own trip.
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Photo diary: 63 cute doggies we’ve met on our travels
Wherever we go, we can’t help but keep an eye out for furry babies to play with. Just for fun, here are some of the cute doggies we’ve met on our travels.
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Video diary: A crazy white water ride on the White Nile in Uganda
We did half a day of white water rafting in Jinja, Uganda during our visit to Africa a few years ago. And it was just as exhilarating as it looked!
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Basic 100% whole wheat sourdough bread machine recipe
Here’s a simple 100% whole wheat sourdough bread machine recipe that uses just four ingredients, and doesn’t have dairy, egg or commercial yeast.
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South India
10 restaurants for surprisingly good vegetarian food in Hyderabad (updated)
If you’re vegetarian and running out of places to eat in Hyderabad, here are some places that serve surprisingly good vegetarian food.
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Seven off-beat Rajasthan experiences that you should try
If you’re the type that loves heritage and culture but doesn’t want to do the usual touristy stuff, then try these seven off-beat Rajasthan experiences.
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Durga Puja 2018: Glimpses of gods and mortals
While most of India celebrates Navratri and Dussehra, some parts celebrate Durga Puja instead. And no one does Durga Puja quite like the Bengalis, no matter where they are.
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Video diary: A scary ride in the skies above Pokhara!
I signed up for a ride in an ultralight aircraft during our visit to Pokhara, in Nepal. And it was one of the scariest things I’ve ever experienced!
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Looking for high-quality images to use for your project, your next campaign or even just for your device background? Download some of my best photographs from my image shop, at the size and rate that’s best for you.
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Review: GoPro HERO 5 Black action camera
I got my GoPro HERO 5 Black action camera a year ago, and we’ve travelled all over with it since then. Here’s how it measured up.
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Review: Hohem iSteady Pro gimbal stabilizer for action cameras
The Hohem iSteady Pro is a basic little stabilizer for action cameras that’s great if you’re on a budget. You might have to deal with a few glitches and flaws, though.
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The Flawesome Blogger Award: Turning flaws into strengths
It’s always great to be chosen for an award by a fellow blogger! And this one is particularly interesting: it makes you think about your flaws, and how you’ve turned them into strengths.
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