The Quiet Wonder of a Small Remote Village in Iceland
I thought that Iceland would be love at first sight. But not really for a small, remote village in Iceland. I’ve always longed to get away from constant honking horns, busy main roads, and a smartphone with its endless ringing for notifications. Yet, as soon as I arrived, everything changed; there was a freshness to…
Port Blair Stole My Heart: A Travel Story You’ll Never Forget
I never expected Port Blair to be the one setting surprises for me. You were not aware that you were going there for beaches and blue water. I found instead tales, muteness, good humans, and time that planted itself inside me until I reached home. Well, you must add Port Blair to your travel destination…
Putorana Plateau: My Journey to Siberia’s Hidden World
I have been to many beautiful places, but nothing like the Putorana Plateau. It was like entering some realm that had forgotten to include people. By the time I arrived so spontaneously again in May, and long before I ended this unplanned vacation, somehow the silence returned; the waterfalls; the cliffs forever. Putorana Plateau should…
Lake Baikal: The Silent Giant That Changed the Way I See Nature
When one thinks of famous lakes, many people from the West might picture places near cities or beaches. From the first moment you read about Lake Baikal, everything about it feels different. The place can be found somewhere alone in Siberia with vast forests, mountains around, and extended winter. But this tranquil lake conceals tales…
Purple Mountain India: A Hidden Wonder That Paints the Hills Purple
Not due to a place’s notoriety, but feeling something about a place will help some places stick in memory for years. One of them is Purple Mountain, India. The entire topography is straight out of a storybook when purple hills set the scene. You breathe in fresh air, the sky does not seem duller, and…
Red Mountain India: The Hidden Landscape That Feels Like Another Planet
Some places don´t require a loud audience to fill stadiums with crowds or notorious landmarks to become unforgettable. A rare place of such is Red Mountain, India, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. When you first spot its crimson rocks, it feels as if nature smeared a set of giant watercolor brushes across the land. It is that…
Chidiya Tapu: The Place Where the Andaman Islands Whisper Instead of Shout
Many tourist attractions will go out of their way to attract your interest. Chidiya Tapu does the opposite. No elevated attractions or bustling masses are required. Instead, it steals your heart with silence, open air, and astonishing landscapes. Port Blair is famous for its beautiful sights in the Andaman Islands, but the well-hidden marvel nearby…
Yellow Mountain India: The Golden Hill That Stays in Your Heart
You don’t have to go out of your way and experience the same crowds, luxury hotels, and famous landmarks as everyone else for places to be unforgettable. Yellow Mountain India is one such place that is very seldom visited. A hill that starts glowing as soon as the sun hits its yellow rocks. It feels…
Blue Mountain Mizoram: The Mountain That Whispers Instead of Shouting
Some Places Don’t Need a Crowd to Feel Special I am just saying that not every beautiful place hits the posts every day. At times, however, some places can only be discovered by someone possessing the true characteristics of a nature student. One of these places is the Blue Mountain Mizoram, aka Phawngpu. i Once…
Sindhrot Vadodara Gujarat: Discover the Peaceful Village Close to the Heart of Vadodara
Why Sindhrot Vadodara Gujarat Deserves Your Attention Sindhrot Vadodara Gujarat is a cool, serene, and charming little village around the periphery of Vadodara. Not many will see it, but those who detect its charm are almost ambushed by quiet roads, green grass, and friendly nature. Off the city madness with top-of-the-line modern-day gear and scores…
