The frozen waterfalls of Laza
You will surely be advised by everyone in Baku to visit the Shahdag mountain resort. I rather skip...
The Lost World of Khinaliq in Azerbaijan
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...
Discovering Quba: Where ancient culture breathes
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...
Exploring Baku: A Perfect Blend of East, West, and Timeless Beauty
There are always some things that make a city memorable for you – like some undying images itched...
Out of the Oyster: A journey through Silence, Trauma, and Becoming
After years of writing, revising, doubting, and returning to the page, my second novel ‘Out of My Oyster’ is finally published....
Meeting the leopards of Jawai – II
The excursions and discussions of the first day made me aware of Jawai – its cultural landscape, layered history, intricate social...
Meeting the leopards of Jawai – I
Jawai Bandh, the name conjures images of rugged landscapes, shimmery waters, and, of course,...
A day at Ba Na hills
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...
Da Nang: Vietnam’s breezy, modern surprise
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...
My 12-day travel itinerary to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of culture, bursting with vibrant traditions, mouthwatering cuisine,...
