“Part Travel. Part Misadventures. Part Documentary. Stories that I have collected during my trips around the globe.”

Cycling in Rural S.Korea: By The River
& Mountains
In Spring, I cycled through rural South Korea on the Yeongsangang and Seomjingang Bike Path, an alternative to the 4 rivers bike path. A country so vast with some of the best bicycle paths I have ever been on — that’s South Korea for you. Here’s some route ideas and why you should do it!

45 Days in Balkans Itinerary: Hiking & Beaches
How do you fit an entire overlooked region in Europe in 10 days? You can but it’s almost impossible. I traveled to the Balkans region in Spring (May to June) and it took me close to two months to explore this region.If you had to pick which route to follow, here’s my suggested itinerary for the best Balkans trip from 10 days to two weeks and 1.5 months.

Hiking The Lycian Way: Turkey’s Best Trail
The Lycian Way is Turkey’s first long-distance hike — here’s a complete guide of how to hike the Lycian Way in Turkey in one week. The fact that this trail is built upon routes used by the Lycians, a civilisation that was first recorded around 1400 BCE, it is pretty fascinating to be able to even complete sections of this!

Hiking in Durmitor National Park means getting access to atleast 50 peaks that go above 2000m.
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I spent the best of the summer season making my way from the highlands right down to the hidden gems of Sri Lanka’s South Coast like Nilwela, Goyambokka Beach and Tangalle while sipping on $1 dollar coconuts.
What are some of the best things to do in Galle? The colonial architecture, bohemian vibes and the fortresses that run round the city are pretty amazing and worth checking out if you have 2 days.
How do you hike the seven rila lakes in Bulgaria? Here’s a complete day hike that I did in Bulgaria for those looking for a moderate hike with epic views.
Bulgaria? But why? Here’s the complete Bulgaria itinerary in 7 days. It was one of the most underrated country that I visited in the EU and is right next to Turkey.
There are just a few things in this world as moving and breathtaking as emerging at a mountain’s summit and taking in the view. The Dolomites are made to be enjoyed from start to finish, no matter which route you take. Here are the best hikes in the Dolomites that you absolutely need to hike!
The land of silk roads, nomadism, yurts and vast steppes. Here’s a complete Kazakhstan itinerary from 5 to 10 days. The country is so vastly underrated and HUGE — when I say huge, you should know that their desert roads can go on and on for 4,000 km.
Trekking in Kyrgyzstan in the shadow of the Tien Shan mountains takes you to places at the edge of civilization where nomadic herdsmen traverse mountains and valleys once used to trade goods. Here are the 10 surreal hikes to experience in Kyrgyzstan along the silk road.
Bearded mountaineers and amateur climbers were seen thronging this part of the world. Here is a guide on how to climb or trek Lenin Peak Base Camp in the Trans-Alay Range of the Pamir Mountains between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Here are some of the best storied and beautiful places to visit in Kyrgyzstan. I spent close to a month in Kyrgyzstan and yet I could not get enough of the endless towns at the foot of the mountains and the seemingly unending glaciers, valleys and hospitality.
Visiting the Charyn Canyon national park, rightly tagged as Kazakhstan’s Grand Canyon and even possibly the second largest Canyon after the US, I was intrigued about this place. Here’s a guide to joining a camping tour as we witness a place that is close to 12 million years old.
The emerald green beauty of Kolsai Lakes and sunken forest of Lake Kaindy from Almaty towards Saty village makes it one of the best places to stop on your itinerary in Kazakhstan.
Here’s what’s it like to trek Kol Tor lake, a day trip hike from Bishkek. You’ll find a wild path folded into the crest of Kyrgyzstan’s majestic mountains. It kind of felt like we had stumbled into a fantasy land where all our worries and life problems seem to end at the edge of this neon turquoise lake.
Holing up in a yurt in Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan with nomadic herders in the countryside cottage began to sound awfully appealing. At an altitude of 3,447m, the Kalmak-Ashuu pass is one of four passes that lead up to the Song-Kul lake. Here’s what to do and how I spend my time in Song-Kul lake.
The walnut forests of Arslanbob, Kyrgyzstan and community based tourism homestays are some of the reasons why people flock to Arslanbob. People visit for the fiery suite of October when it is harvest season and the walnuts are ripe but often miss the sublime prelude of August where the fields are embroidered with flowers. Here’s what’s it like to visit the walnut haven.
Here’s what it is like to hike in Ala Archa National Park on a day trip from Bishkek or an extended one. We tottered along looking at the wonderful pine trees dotting the mountains of Kyrgyzstan as we climbed up graveled paths and glacier streams.

Here are the best paid and free hiking apps that can be used across any hiking trails regardless of whether you’re an iOS or Android user.
There are reasons why people love minimalist hiking shoes and boots simply because they’re able to feel the earth beneath as they walk and be as lightweight as possible! Here are the best minimalist hiking shoes and boots for men and women in 2025.
Let’s talk about padded cycling or bike shorts for women — we have come a long way in fit, size and design. If you’re new to the cycling world or have already been few years into your journey, you would know that fit is everything. Here is the full list of recommended women’s cycling shorts for all sizes.
Instead of dealing with a huge 10-person tent for the extra space, suggest getting a tent with a porch or a screen room instead. Many tents for outdoor activities today are adding porches or screen rooms in addition to the main room.
To get outside, I have put together the best and inspiring mountain quotes and captions that can be used for Instagram or anywhere. The ruggedness and structure of mountains draws your eye in. How cool would it be to be in a place where you are really inspired and create right there?
I turn to travellers and storytellers to come up with the best hiking quotes and captions that resonates with their adventure. These quotes have a powerful way to inspire at least one person to start hiking a mountain!
Hunger pangs are real.when hiking. You can find inventive ways to prepare easy DIY delicious hiking and no-cooking backpacking lunch ideas on a day hike or 2-3 day hike.
Here we turn to travellers who have listed their best dream destinations and offbeat places to go around the world. You can most certainly guarantee that these destinations are more than your hotel walls and the touristy joint across the street from a room
These are some of the best outdoor adventure books in 2025 that will make you want to forget about the world, and gives us hope and courage no matter who we are, and where we are at this point in our life!
What are the best spring destinations if you’re looking for city breaks in the US, Europe or Asia? I have gathered stories from other travellers who have suggested their best spring destinations ranging from city breaks to glorious places in Europe and Asia.
The best hikes in Europe are not just ordinary hiking, rather trails that are wild, off-beat and trail-worthy in a part of world that is home to some of the best walking trails. Explore Europe's best hikes through these offbeat trails.
If you’re a solo traveller and seeking transformational experiences, there are no shortage of mountains, cathedrals, castles and landscapes for you to experience. So what are the best solo travel destinations in Europe? Here are stories from kindred travellers who have shared their best destinations
If you have outgrown the idea of meal bars 3 days in a row, here are some delicious no-cook / refrigeration camping food ideas and meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks to keep you positively full and packed with flavour.
The different types of camping out there can easily put you into various categories. Here are the different types and kinds of camping to let you decide what works best for you if you’re a complete beginner.
Most of the hiking trails in Sri Lanka offers an adventurous mix of vibrant wildlife, abundant leeches (yes, brace yourself!) and tropical settings steeped in history. Here are the best hiking and trekking trails in Sri Lanka with maps