It’s no secret: as humans, we love to travel and explore the world around us. And why wouldn’t we? It’s a big world out there! To prove it, the numbers really do the talking – for example, in 2017 the total contribution travel and tourism made to the global economy was 8.27 trillion US dollars. […]
Category: Transformational Travel
6 Of The Best Places To Visit In And Around Rishikesh
Rishikesh is an enchanting place surrounded on all sides by low hills and forests. This ancient centre of pilgrimage attracts travellers from all over the world. You’ll find spiritualists, backpackers, solo travellers, yogis and more when you pay a visit to this land situated in the Himalayan foothills. Rishikesh isn’t just a place; it’s an […]
Yoga In Thailand: The 5 Best Yoga Destinations In Thailand
Looking for the five best yoga destinations in Thailand? This Thailand yoga blog has all you need to know about yoga in Thailand. When in Thailand, look around, and you can find hundreds raving at the full moon party and basking in the glory of the Sun on a white sandy beach. But, the delirious […]
Tushita Meditation Centre: My Samsaric Journey In McLeodganj
In November 2009, I visited the Tushita Meditation Centre in McLeodganj, for a short introduction course to Tibetan Buddhism. This is what I learned during my visit and afterwards. It’s in the moments of disillusionment with our lives that we become seekers looking for guidance. And so it was with me many moons ago, when […]
Walking With Elephants: A Visit To Wildlife SOS In Mathura
I could smell the musty scent of the red earth. There was no breeze and it was a few hours before sunset. With every step that Maya and Phoolkali took, small fragments of earth flew up leaving a cloud of dust in their wake. The dust settled on my clothes, my skin, my hair. I […]
How Going To Comic-Con Mumbai Changed My Life
The costumed figure shook my hand. For the life of me, I could not figure out who he was. He was dressed like Spiderman but without the webbing. I asked him who he was cosplaying. “Deadpool”, he yelled over the din. “Dreadful,” I heard. “Dedhfool?” I asked him. My child, the resident expert on anime, manga […]