Slovenia may appear like a tiny country sandwiched between stronger nations from all directions, speaking of the beauty it holds, there’re no rivals. Throughout my 4-day travel there and exploring places like Metelkova Ljubljana graffiti street art area, I was amazed by Slovenia’s diversity, and the experiences it had to offer. From serene lakes to gigantic cave parks to medieval towns — Slovenia has something for everyone, and so does its capital town (read this Ljubljana t

Before I start with this Slovenia Ljubljana travel blog, I would like to confess that prior to my visit to Slovenia I knew very little about this country, but my first impression of Slovenia changed it all. Other than vaguely being aware of it as ‘a part of Central Europe’, I knew nothing more about Slovenia. And to my guilt, my heart was always more drawn to the neighbouring countries of Italy, Austria, and Croatia — as is often the case with a majority of tourists travelling that part

After spending a fortnight in the heart of Lazio, in Italy, while living with a Roman family and experiencing their way of life, as I left the country and started heading north, my preconceived, seemingly romanticized notions of Switzerland — now that I had already spent 24 hours in Zurich and did a day trip to the Swiss Alps of Mount Titlis almost two months ago — started reappearing slowly. It was undoubtedly clear that the bus ride, as soon as we escaped Italy and entered into Swiss

It was undoubtedly clear that as soon as the bus escaped Italy and entered into the Swiss territory the journey became far more surreal. The majestic Swiss Alps, perfectly beautified with an unbroken chain of white glaciers, crystal blue lakes and the many quaint villages – as I happened to explore during a cheap 25 Euro Flixbus journey – offered no less than million-dollar views. I was travelling from Milan to Basel to spend my last weekend in Europe, before flying back to Delhi, and it

Since Basel is tucked away on the northern edge of the country and doesn’t fall on the regular Geneva-Bern-Lucerne-Zurich route, it is often avoided by tourists. But speaking of my first impression of Basel, as I happened to explore it during a 3-day blog trip with Basel Tourism, I found it undoubtedly charming and a must-visit destination. in Switzerland. Being Switzerland’s third-largest town, Basel offers something for everyone. It has over 40 museums, about a dozen art-gallerie

First things first: I was not sponsored to review workaway, which you may otherwise feel once you start reading this blog post, but what can I do if my volunteering-stay turned out to be so great. Moreover, the fact that I had a great volunteering experience and that I encourage the idea of Workaway-ing, are not linked. In case you’re wondering what’s workaway… Workaway.info is a website where you can find volunteer positions in tourism, agriculture or as an au-pair anywhere in the world

Despite more and more travellers discovering their own ways to travel Europe on a budget, and sharing Europe budget travel tips among themselves, Europe still remains a fairly expensive destination to explore. A few things, however, have worked in budget travellers’ favour. For example, the dawn of hospitality networks, the rise of sharing economies, and an introduction of budget public transport. And all this has contributed to making Europe more affordable than ever. During my 2

I remember the time I was planning my first ever solo motorcycle trip in the Himalayas, I was scared. I had never done a solo bike trip before and I had no idea what to expect from it. To make my fear even worse, I had decided to ride to the world’s most isolated and treacherous roads — Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. (You can read about that ride and plan a similar trip by reading my Spiti Valley motorcycle trip itinerary) But where on one side I was scared and confused about my Ladak

Europe and Southeast Asia can feel different when it comes to travelling, and the many obvious dissimilarities like travel costs, visa complications speak strongly in favor of the statement. Southeast Asia offers easy visas, whereas Europe on the other hand, has always made its tourist visa hard to get. So if you’re planning a trip abroad, and are confused about where to go for a holiday — somewhere in Europe or Thailand or Bali — then these four but more peculiar differences will

I wrote this article back in July 2017, mentioning how blogging has helped me travel around the world so for —  while doing a fair comparison between ‘how much I invested in starting a travel blog in India vs how much it has helped in return’ (in terms of money I made so far and the total value of the number of sponsored trips I have scored so far). Other than sponsored travel, I was making somewhere around 20,000 to 50,000 Rupees a month on average (this was in 2017. I start

As I returned home after my two-month-long backpacking trip across Europe, one question I was repeatedly asked was, how did I afford to travel in Europe for so long, despite having no job and no source of permanent income for the past few years. Some close friends even mocked me by saying that my dad supported my travels. And when I spoke in defence and confessed of my innocence, declaring “it is my blog that supported… and that’s how I travelled Europe for so long” they said

Travelling to Europe? Run a travel blog? This guide can help you find sponsors for Europe and travel for free. But first things first… I travelled to Europe for 2 months and spent just about 70,000 Rupees, including flights and the Schengen visa fee. And this also includes experiences like my 15000 Rupee VIP Vatican City tour, many segway tours and more. How did I do that? By finding sponsors. So yea, if you run a travel blog and planning to visit Europe, I can help you save heaps

Update/January 2021: This blog was originally written in 2017, and since then many things have changed about my source of blogging income. I have also started a hospitality business in the Himalayas (called ‘Footloose Camps’) in 2018, which further adds to my revenue source. So, if you want to read the updated version of how I make money travel blogging and how I sustain the life of travelling as I enter in 2021, click here. But please note, if you’re starting as a t

When planning my backpacking I Googled for every Gujarat travel guide to get an idea about top tourist places in Gujarat and how to best travel there. People suggested that backpacking here, particularly inside Kutch, won’t be a good idea. But it wasn’t the backpacking or travelling on my own, that I was worried about. Limited travel information available online and the availability of very few Gujarat travel guide(s) was the biggest challenge, forget the idea of visiting the top tourist

I remember while planning the itinerary for my first ever backpacking trip across Europe, I expected Slovenia to be no different than countries in central Europe… with cheap accommodation, less expensive food, and a bit wild and notorious in nature. If you’re the same, here are some useful Slovenia travel tips to know! My Trip To Slovenia To my guilt, I was a little reluctant to visit Slovenia — because the time was limited and my heart was more drawn to the neighbouring cou

It has always been my dream to learn horse riding, slowly galloping away into the sunset. But the fact is… I never got a chance. Neither to pursue my dream, nor fantasies. The last time I felt horseback, I was in Darjeeling, some half-a-lifetime ago, under the scrutiny of my parents. And I vaguely remember (well, there are pictures to prove) that I cried the entire time. But then later in life, I happened to grow up with pets around me, and growing up as an animal lover, horses became m

Ever thought of taking that much-deserved break and losing yourself at some of the most beautiful places in India? If yes, then this is a perfect place to start. The places mentioned below aren’t just the honeymoon destination, these are the best places to visit near Delhi and Bangalore and other metro towns. These places will take your breath away and leave you shell-shocked with the beauty that these places in India have to offer, after all, they are 5 of the top holiday destinations i

Applying for Australian Tourist Visa in India? Read these tips! If there’s one thing that annoys me as traveller, thanks to my weak Indian passport, it is — applying for a visa. You want to travel to Europe, and you’ve all the money and time it requires, you still need to go through a lot of hassle and paperwork. And the same goes for applying for Australian tourist visa in India. Though of course, some countries are more reluctant than others, the fact that you still need to waste your

After dealing with a long list of documents, a tiring visa application and high-rejection chances, three months ago, while applying for a Schengen visa for Europe, when it came to planning a tourist visa for Australia, things felt pretty easier and uncomplicated. And that was not just me. A few other people, I spoke with, to get an idea about their experience, moreover gave the impression that Australia has always been humble with its visa process, even for Indians. Though of course, if

Disclaimer: Before you make any opinions, please note that this 1 month Southeast Asia itinerary was written keeping two things in mind: one, travelling a maximum number of southeast Asian countries. And two, doing it on the minimum possible budget. If Southeast Asia is the world’s top backpacking location then there’s a reason for it. It is a perfect destination for millennials, who have time but no money — the kind of people falling in my category. In southeast Asia, the visas are che