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September 23, 2026• Azerbaijan, Middle East

My Airbnb host in Baku had told me, “If you see one more place in Azerbaijan than Baku, then make it Shekhi”. And though I had my plans...

Some places are simply meant to stay with you. Lahij is one of them. Long after I left, Lahij’s timeless charm, and unparallel...

After experiencing the authentic soul of Azerbaijan and its multi-cultural heritage in Quba, and venturing into the remote mountain...

You will surely be advised by everyone in Baku to visit the Shahdag mountain resort. I rather skip this so oft promoted point. I was rather...

Even if you have a handful of days in Azerbaijan, make sure you include the villages of Khinaliq and Laza in your itinerary. Khinaliq is...

To be honest, Quba wasn’t even on my Azerbaijan radar. Most travel blogs either skip it entirely or briefly mention it as a pit stop en...

May 6, 2026• Azerbaijan

There are always some things that make a city memorable for you – like some undying images itched on my memory lane. Baku will always...

January 21, 2026• Uncategorized

After years of writing, revising, doubting, and returning to the page, my second novel ‘Out of My Oyster’ is finally published....

December 14, 2025• India

The excursions and discussions of the first day made me aware of Jawai – its cultural landscape, layered history, intricate social...

December 14, 2025• India

Jawai Bandh, the name conjures images of rugged landscapes, shimmery waters, and, of course, leopards. Jawai offers a unique experience, a...

December 6, 2025• South East Asia

One of the sights that convinced me to spend a fortnight in Vietnam was that of two life-size hands ancient and moist, hold the curved...

November 5, 2025• South East Asia

Da Nang, an emerging, modern surprise, was my first stop in Vietnam. I had arrived with one goal in mind — to explore the famous Ba Na...