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...
If there is anything that I love more than travelling, it is finding unique souvenirs to bring back home. Capturing my travel memories into cute collectables is one of my favourite activities whenever I visit a new destination. And shopping in Spain is nothing short of walking around in candyland. On my second trip to Spain, one of the top priorities on my list...
A beautiful island just off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is undeniably one of East Africa’s greatest treasures. Imagine powdery white sand, azure skies, and water so fiercely blue you can hardly believe your eyes. It is the literal definition of a tropical paradise. When it was time to plan a trip for our anniversary and my 30th birthday, we knew exactly...
White sand beaches, turquoise water, and days with endless sunshine spent the ‘hakuna matata’ way That was the only thing on my mind after almost a week of adventurous but undeniably dusty game drives in Kenya. A quick 90-minutes flight away from Nairobi, Zanzibar perfectly fit the description to wash off the safari fatigue and do nothing but soak in the...
Palm trees, azure skies, and an ocean dotted with colourful kite surfers. Paje is what happens when someone hits “pause” on a tropical paradise. It is the perfect blend of stunning beachside resorts, high-energy water sports, and laid-back cafes serving some of the best food on the island. It is pristine, soulful, and effortlessly relaxing. We spent three...
The soulful, beating heart of Zanzibar – Stone Town. Stone Town offers a captivating contrast to the world-famous powdery white sand beaches and azure waters. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a true melting pot of cultures, where culture is best observed alive and thriving in the streets. The moment we stepped into the labyrinthine alleys, we...
Photo by Humphrey M on Unsplash Zanzibar is arguably one of the most stunning island destinations in Africa. Located just 20 minutes by air from Dar es Salaam and a short 90-minute flight from Nairobi, it is the perfect relaxing finale to a dusty, adventurous safari experience in Serengeti and Maasai Mara. However, entering this tropical paradise isn’t as...