While planning our trip to New Zealand’s South Island, the only thing on my radar for Wanaka was its famous solitary willow tree. In all honesty, it took us two days to actually go see it. Why, you may ask. The serene beauty of this lakeside town completely captivated us from the moment we arrived. We got busy exploring the trails right behind our stay, skydiving...
After visiting Florence for two years in a row, I am convinced that to date the city is an artist’s haven. In all honesty, it took me a second visit to look beyond the architectural marvels and pistachio stracciatella sandwiches to observe the tiny stores tucked in the same lanes as the famous wine-windows. Unassuming shops stocked with some of the most unique...
If there’s only one country that you can visit in this lifetime, let it be Switzerland. After all, the country has a way of stealing your heart, even before you embark on the adventure. Despite catching glimpses of the vast meadows and snow-dusted mountains to hearing the melodic sound of cow-bells ringing in Bollywood films, Switzerland still manages to...
If you thought a Switzerland itinerary was solely about scenic train rides and quiet alpine lakes, Grindelwald First is where the real adrenaline awaits. Functioning as a high-altitude, open-air adventure park perched directly above the valley, it delivers unmatched thrills against a panoramic backdrop of massive, snow-capped peaks. Wondering which ticket...
Do you have the nerve to ride Europe’s steepest funicular? Often dubbed the “viral Swiss rollercoaster,” the Gelmerbahn is like a gravity-defying ride tucked into the scenic Haslital region. Originally constructed back in the 90s to haul heavy equipment up the mountain for the Gelmersee hydroelectric dam, it has since morphed into a world-famous...
Tucked away in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, this charming town is the Lake Como of Switzerland. Since its counterpart, Lake Como, takes most tourists’ time and attention, Lugano rarely makes it to anyone’s typical itinerary. However, this lends it an unparalleled serenity and an opportunity to enjoy a different side of Swiss beauty with...
Verdant hills enveloped in mist, houses cascading from the hilltops down into the valleys, and narrow, winding streets where you won’t hear a single horn best defines the beauty of travelling through Aizawl, the “Silent City of India.” We spent a week in Mizoram’s beautiful capital, slow-traveling, working out of cosy cafes, and completely falling...
Mizoram is more than just a state in Northeast India. It’s a place where stereotypes are reversed. The roads are packed, the city is crowded, and yet there is not a single honk to be heard. The Mizo women are the real baddies, running the show as everything from business owners to chemists and textile producers. Mizoram isn’t just a destination; it’s...
Mizoram is gaining attention in the eyes of Indian travellers like never before, and for all the right reason. However, contrary to suggesting a long list of things to do in the state, we selected the capital city to be our base for a week as digital nomads in Aizawl. Aizawl city drone view from Skywalk. While planning our trip to Aizawl, we couldn’t find any...
Mizoram may be in the eastern-most corner of India, it is no longer a “hidden” gem. The capital city, Aizawl, has been fast gaining due recognition for its natural beauty, cleanliness, and most of all for the kind and empathetic disposition of the people making it scale higher on every Indian’s travel bucket-list. Despite being a state capital...