Italy Travel Guide

I took a trip to Italy in the summers of 2018 and it was an amazing journey. Where all to go? Rome & Vatican Florence Lucca & Pisa Cinque Terre Genova Turin Naples Capri Amalfi Pompeii & Vesuvius Rome & Vatican City Mode of transport: Walk, Bus or Local Metro. Though I prefer walking since…

Planning an Euro Trip

Europe is one of the most sought destinations for either leisure or adventure. For me it is the latter. Planning an Euro trip is itself a challenge if you are DIY. So I am writing this to help those who want to plan their own trips without spending a hefty amount on the travel websites….

Exploring Vietnam – Part I

Planning started two months ago in August. It took me a few weeks of research online and offline to come up with an optimal itinerary to cover Vietnam from South to North. I started off with a budget of INR 50,000 ( ~750 USD) for a 12 day trip. Plan was to reach Ho Chi…

Back in Time – Shettihalli

It all started during a lunch conversation when a friend asked if I know about Shettihalli.   Next morning we were catching a bus to Hassan, a town around 180 km from Bangalore City in Karnataka. Shettihalli is a small village 18km from Hassan. From Hassan bus stand, one can find local bus operating to Shettihalli,…

Cloud of Doubts

It all started when I casually mentioned to Deepak, my travel buddy, about my desire to see the beautiful Spiti Valley, only to realize he shared it too. And thus began the Project Chalo Spiti. Deepak had just completed his Mountaineering Course from Pahalgam and I had just finished my Sar Pass Expedition with YHAI….

Riding the Beach Trails

Beach, people, food & drinks – important ingredients for a perfect and wonderful story. Goa! The land of lovely beaches is the perfect place to live and create those unforgettable memories. First and foremost, if you want to explore Goa, its streets, villages and offbeat places, rent a bike or scooty. You can get cheap rental…