In August 2018, we found ourselves cycling away from friends and family in the UK and into the unknown. The idea of an extended cycle trip had been in our minds for a while. We just weren’t quite...
Travel & Adventure
Not So Fun Times in Azerbaijan
The quest to discover unclimbed boulders has led me to zigzag through the minefields of Iraqi Kurdistan, endure political turbulence in Lesotho, and negotiate my way out of jail time in Sikkim....
Island hopping in Thailand
Aquamarine ocean views fringed by coconut palms with an occasional boat on the horizon and the sweet alarm of cuckoo birds. Can ideal escapes get any better? Bandana Jain tours this southeastern...
Sneak Away to Tanzania a One Week UAE Escape
We hadn’t yet reached the entrance to Lake Manyara when our safari driver pumped the brakes. An elephant stepped from the trees into the road, and another followed. It wasn’t our first safari, but...
Camping at Jebel Akhdar – By 4×4!
Oman’s green mountain has much to offer the outdoor lover. Clear skies, cool temperatures in the summer, and frost in the winter (if that’s your thing!); hiking, climbing, exploring; and of course,...
Heaven or Hell?
The infamous stairways to heaven The first time I walked the Stairway to Heaven horseshoe in Ras Al Khaimah was a couple of years ago. I’d been living in the UAE on and off for about 8 years and...
Hidden Gems of UAE
Part 1Hidden gems in UAE? Road trips from Dubai? Road trips? Most beautiful beaches? Off-beat places to see? Got you covered! Hidden gems in UAE? Road trips from Dubai? Road trips? Most beautiful...
Revisiting History at Tijara Fort-Palace
Barely 100 kms from Delhi, this early 19th century palace is a classic combo of regality and modern art. When it comes to heritage revival, nobody does it better than Aman Nath. He is like a...
Winter Break in Kazakhstan
In the beginning of the year, I was planning a trip to Kazakhstan for snowboarding. Unfortunately, I was not able to go on this trip that time. I would not let this year end without taking this...
Explore the Outdoors – Let’s Drive
Inspired by the travel legend’s stories, a group of adventure lovers from Dubai formed ‘Let’s Drive’ a club of enthusiastic travelers who explore the nature and the world together at their own pace...