Writers Note: This is a flashback post of my India trip in October 2018. Due to the pandemic, our world has significantly changed in 2020. I haven’t personally traveled anywhere since November 2019. I look forward to the day when it is safe to travel again. Until then, I have my travel memories to reflect…
Category: Asia
First Leg: Back to Back Weddings in India
From Delhi to Noida to Delhi to Punchkula to Delhi to Lucknow to Delhi. Then the final leg of the trip is Delhi, India to New Jersey, USA. The two lines above summarize my recent trip to India which I fondly refer to as Back2BackWeddings. How does that sound for a hashtag? Let’s do it!…
Musings: Bhutan is unique and special but not for everyone
One of my main takeaways from my recent trip to Bhutan and India (Kolkata, Sikkim) is this: Bhutan is a unique and special destination but not for everyone. Independent travel and backpacking is unheard of as tourists require a guide and a driver. There’s also a daily tariff which is high but also all-inclusive and…
Ten hour layover in Tokyo? No problem!
So you have a long layover in Japan and aren’t sure what to do with all the extra time? How about just stay at the airport? Maybe catch up on sleep? Shop some more? Eat some more? All are great options but how about leaving the airport and traveling the local area? On my way…
Tips on booking a flight with Bhutan’s Drukair
I had an interesting experience booking my outbound flight from Paro, Bhutan to Kolkata, India. There is little information online on the entire process. So here are a few tips and notes. Please note: I am based in the United States. My experience may not apply to travelers from other countries.