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A Weekend Varkala Itinerary | Solo, Fun, and Easy

Published on : April 10, 2018June 8, 2023 Published by : Smita B

A Varkala weekend itinerary. You can do it solo. It’s easy and fun to do! About Varkala Varkala is a coastal town about an hour and a half’s drive from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, with relatively unharmed beaches, and cliffs that stand adjacent to the Arabian Sea. The town is also […]

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Kumarakom: Top experiences

Published on : August 27, 2017January 5, 2024 Published by : Smita B

We were in Kumarakom (Kerala) this rain-soaked weekend and even as I write this—from a staid, cloistered hotel room—I yearn to be back…to feel the silky-soft green of the leaves, marvel at the nodding lotus stalks and undulating undergrowth on the backwaters, protest at the resounding scream of the Cicadas, savour […]

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Here is where I record my dreams coming alive, one adventure or written book at a time. My travel itineraries are detailed and efficient, uniquely suited for busy bees, solo travellers, and those with restrictive passports and unfavourable currencies :) So, get ready to ditch the FOMO and start collecting memories with me.