solo travel
Tales posts tagged solo travel.

The Kochi Biennale — And Everything Else That Makes Kochi Worth the Trip
All I wanted was a break. Not a packed itinerary, not a checklist of must-see spots — just a pause. A few quiet days away from screens, deadlines, and the…

Solo Travel [Woman]: A Comprehensive Guide
Traveling solo can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience. It allows you to explore the world at your own pace, discover your independence, and create unforgettable memories.

Travelling within India vs International…
I started travelling in the earlier 2000s, and most of them were weekend trips. I would either travel solo or with a friend, and destinations were picked based on the…

[Travel stories] Travelling & strangers
Was chatting with an online friend about travelling solo and people we meet during our travels and that is when it struck me that more than once, have had strangers…

[Guest post] Top 10 Enchanting Destinations for solo travellers
I love hearing stories from fellow travellers and draw inspiration from them as well. Some travel solo like me, while others explore the country & the world with friends/family/others.

Day 3 in Kolkata…
After a fun & fabulous two days [Day1 & Day2], I was looking forward to my 3rd & final day in Kolkata. I remember having these random thoughts the day…

Day 2 in Kolkata
After a fun Day 1, I got a good nights sleep and was up and ready to explore more of this beautiful city…Was up by 6am, spent a few minutes…

Day 1 in Kolkata
After a good night’s rest, I woke up to a new kinda sound, which I heard within a few minutes again…Putting it out of my mind, I got ready for…

Tips and insights for 1st time Solo travellers [women]
If I were about to embark on a solo trip and was seeking advice from someone experienced, I’d definitely want to gather practical tips and personal insights that could help…

First glimpse of Kolkata and the itinerary…
The girls had initiated a plan, and I was quite keen to join them, considering it was to a new place, new experiences and I knew I could carry my…
Conversations about Travelling, & more…
I have been travelling for a few years now, more so in recent past. Infact, the love for travel began back in junior school. Luckily my parents let me go…
Travel through Madhya Pradesh
As the frosty winds whisper through India, a land beckons, draped in the golden hues of winter. Madhya Pradesh, nestled in the heart of the country, transforms into a tapestry…
To travel or not…
If you were to fill a room with people, a random group of people and ask them the question “Do you enjoy travelling or not?”, am sure you would get…
The birthday getaway tradition…
A few years ago, I was on a road trip with a cousin of mine and it so happened that on my Birthday we were in Chidambaram.
Interesting Encounters on the train -1
Train journeys are so much fun, especially if like me you travel alone. You can sit reading a book or plug in your headphones and tune out the world.
Drama in the skies… headed to Bagdogra
That was that, I had decided I was doing the trip to Sikkim. Next came the dilemma of travel, whether I wanted to fly direct to Bagdogra [a town in…
What kind of a traveller are you? – Tavel safe and stay healthy!
Am not talking about solo, group, nor am I talking about mountains, beaches or nature.. Am asking if you are the well informed, do some research before you head to…
The National Mall in Washington D C… not really mall~
[All that you find in the area… image courtesy: Google] I had three days in Washington D C and wanted to make the most of it.
The artist stands tall..
He stood there, at the intersection glowing under the light.. I have no idea who he is or why there is a statue for him out here in Hospet… No…
Skywatch Friday… Bhubaneshwar to Chennai I fly….
I love the window seat, and I make sure to grab it at every given opportunity. This time, while flying back from Bhubaneswar, I was allotted the aisle seating on…
Travelling with a friend or a group…. lessons learnt…
Travelling to me is more than just visiting a new destination. It is all about an experience that starts with the journey going all the way till the day I…

Solo travel.. my take!
As most people know, I love travelling on my own and it so happens that most of my travels have been solo travel. I had done an earlier post about…
Skywatch Friday… Fire escapes of New york
While in New york, I did a brief tour via the hop on hop off buses and the views were beautiful, especially since I was sitting on the top.
Long haul and the hours after…
This was the 1st time I was taking a flight that was over 4hours in duration and so there was a lot of apprehension in the mind.
Off to explore a new destination…
Its been a few weeks since I got back from my last trip, which was with my girl friends. We headed to Gujarat- wandering around in Baroda… It is already…
A day in Pondicherry with me – 6- The Fortune teller & his parrot
Of all the things I have come across during my travels, this was the last thing I expected to see. There I was lost in thoughts, walking along the road…
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 3- The Museum
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 1 A day in Pondicherry with Me- 2 I was done at Le cafe and wandered about the town, first heading to Bharathi Park…
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 2
The first part can be found here So, I spent about an hour & a half to two hours at Le cafe, enjoying my coffee and reading the book.
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 1
“I learnt how to read directions, I learnt how to let go and trust a stranger, I learnt about my strengths and weakness, I enjoyed the adrenalin rush on achieving…
Solo travel- Joy of travelling alone…
Couple of days ago I was part of a conversation that nearly ended up in a heated argument and what was it about- travelling, well not just travelling, it was…