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Havelis of Nawalgarh, A Museum Scape
✓ Mansions retain an old world charm. When a hobbyist heritage-walker visits the havelis of Nawalgarh in Rajasthan and redefines it as a museum scape, she gives you a new travel goal.
Markets of Jaipur, A Museum Scape
✓ Jaipur needs no introduction. However, when a student of heritage management goes to the traditional markets of Jaipur and redefines it as a museum scape, she compels you to revisit.
Bamboo Trail of Meghalaya
✓ Hikes in North East India are unique as blue diamonds. On your next tour, try the Bamboo Trail of Meghalaya and meet U Mawryngkhang, the King of Stones!
Top 20 Vietnamese Phrases for Travelers
✓ What are the must-know top 20 Vietnamese phrases for travelers when visiting Vietnam? Learn to say Cảm ơn instead of Thank you!
Backpacking Sanchi – A World Heritage
✓ In 3rd century BCE, Ashoka The Great, emperor of Maurya dynasty, commissioned a beautiful hilltop complex. Go backpacking Sanchi – A World heritage!
Maidens Festival of Meghalaya
✓ Northeast India is a land of festivals. Heading there? Go witness the Maidens Festival of Meghalaya, also called Shad Suk Mynsiem and symbolizing fertility!
Backpacking Jodhpur – The City Blue
✓ Indulge in royalty, or it’s truly blue neighborhoods. Go backpacking Jodhpur and indulge in this 15th century architectural oasis of the Thar!
Ultimate Hack to Travel Light
✓ A sheep from Down Under has the answer to every backpacker’s holy grail of lightweight bags. Get this ultimate hack to travel light.
High Altitude Cycling from Manali to Leh
✓ Find out what it takes to pedal ten days, crossing five Himalayan high passes. Find out what high altitude cycling from Manali to Leh is like!
Backpacking the Balkans
✓ World traveler and guest columnist Aparna Veer went solo backpacking the Balkans and writes a review with few recommendations.