a life of serendipity
Hello helloooooo! The last time I wrote a travel journal post, I was talking about my India first impressions. Haven't read that post yet? You can find it here. What I've been doing & Where I am now I've travelled through Rajasthan and we just moved from Himachal Pradesh to Kashmir. WOW do I feel [...]
Researching a trip to the United States doesn’t usually turn up very much with regard to the middle states. There are some exceptions, such as visiting Chicago in Illinois or seeing some of the beautiful destinations in the American Southwest. For the most part, the focus tends to be on coastal states where there are [...]
Image via Unsplash Going on holiday is the perfect time to unwind and relax, but there’s always the possibility of some unfortunate medical issues should you not take precautions. Avoid any complications and stay healthy with these five essential planning tips. See your doctor before you go Before you head away, be sure to liaise [...]
Nearly four years ago, I met a traveller in Vietnam who raved about the Spiti Valley in India, where he had just come from. He showed me photos of incredible valleys, blue rivers, and towering mountains. Right then and there, I decided I was going to go someday. And we did it! The Spiti Valley is [...]
I wasn’t expecting much from Jaisalmer, but I really loved this place! It’s called the Golden City and I can see why! The amazing fort in the middle of the city looks like a golden sandcastle and the city is gold- Jaisalmer is so lovely and I think it’s a must-see place! Phil and I [...]
In a city nicknamed “The Blue City,” you’d think the whole city would be full of blue hues. It’s not. This caught me off guard, and while it was easy to spot a couple of blue walls here and there, I wanted to find the spot that gave Jodhpur its nickname. At first, I was [...]
Phil has always said this was his favourite city in Rajasthan, and after going there myself, I can totally see why. While I haven't seen *quite* enough of India to say it's my favourite city, I sure did love this place. I can't pinpoint a reason why I liked Udaipur so much; it's just one [...]
After flying into Delhi and leaving all of our trekking gear (a whopping 120L combined!), we took the train to Jaipur. The entire first day, I was ill! I couldn't get out of bed, which was so frustrating because all I wanted to do was see the city. Luckily, the next day, I was all [...]
Wow, has it been an eventful couple of weeks! To start, I'm in Asia! Being back in Nepal has been absolutely amazing. I love this country. The dusty charm of Kathmandu, the fresh mountain air, and the fact that everything is so damn chaotic but it all works out in the end. The Three Passes [...]
This is going to be a pretty big post, so before I jump into it, I’m going to give you a little table of contents. I’ll be covering: A brief summary of the trek Itinerary Budget How to get in/out Essential Items A day by day overview/ “what to expect”/ my recommendations (the longest bit!) [...]
