Sushmita Srivastav

Nothing stirs Sushmita’s heart like an impromptu trip. An innate passion for travel and story-telling has shaped her life, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. When not scribbling a story, she is on a lookout for her next offbeat adventure, a new café in town, or a gourmet recipe she can try her hand at.

Waterfalls in india

The most majestic waterfalls in India to check out during monsoon

From Nohkalikai in the east to the Shivanasamudra down south, these waterfalls in India are worth travelling for this monsoon. Rivers brimming with frothy waters, snaking through thick jungles and lush valleys…

Monsoon experiences

The magic of monsoon

India’s most magical monsoon experiences summed up in stunning pictures. Rhythmic pitter-patter on the roof, dance of the drizzle outside the window, occasional bolts piercing through a rumbling grey sky, and aroma…

Nature attractions in the maldives

3 natural attractions in the Maldives that will blow you away!

Going beyond the luxury resort life in the archipelago opens doors to the most magical natural places, far from the tourists’ radar. Think Maldives, and your mind almost instantly drifts away to…

Travel essentials

Travel essentials for restful sleep on long-haul flights

Survive a long-haul flight with these amazing carry-on essentials and airplane travel accessories. Nothing worsens feeling jet-lagged after a long-haul flight than twisted sleeping positions onboard that result into a groggy, dysfunctional mind…

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Queue up for smokey hot grills at The Pit

The Pit is the perfect pick for you when you crave primitive-style grilled meats in the capital. Smoked ribs, pulled lamb, pork sausages, chicken brisket, tenderloin steak — America’s obsession with barbecue…

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8 best places to celebrate Pride Month this year!

Festive venues, colour-popping carnivals, and a sense of unity and joy lingering in the air — what’s there not to love in Pride Month parades? Vibrant, liberating, and uplifting — Pride parades…

Sriram murali

A thousand flickering fireflies, through an expert’s lens

Through their gentle rhythmic flicker, countless ‘bioluminescent beetles’ aka fireflies illuminated the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, and Sriram Murali was there to witness the magic. Minmini(fireflies) – Billions of synchronous fireflies at the…

Kausani

Kausani: A road-tripper’s dream in Kumaon

Experience the inimitable romance between the pristine pine forests, the towering Himalayas, and an enchanting beauty on a road trip to Kausani. Moss-filled paths flanked by oak and sal trees, mammoth Kumaon…

Best voluntourism trips

The best voluntourism trips to take in 2022

From educating little Moroccan girls to saving sea turtles in Costa Rica, these volunteering travel programs let you change lives for better, of others and your own. Travel throws open doorways to…

Arvalem caves

The mystery behind the ancient caves of Arvalem in Goa

The rock-cut Arvalem Caves are a lesser-known ancient gem in North Goa, with many a legend attached to their origin. One of the biggest draws of Goa is its intricate, ancient architecture…