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Travel essays, road trip stories, and reflections on the road.

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TravelIntrospectionGoa

Goa Was Never the Point

A bachelor trip that arrived quietly โ€” and stayed longer than expected

The author reflects on a low-key bachelor trip from Bangalore to Goa that began during a stressful work period. Rather than a typical celebration, the journey became introspective โ€” marked by meaningful moments with close friends on the sand.

March 17, 2026 ยท 5 min read

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TravelMotorcyclesLadakhAdventure

High Roads and Higher Realms

From Asphalt to Altitude: Finding Myself in Ladakh

A 12-day motorcycle expedition across Ladakh in September 2025. Crossing Wari La, Chang La, and ultimately Umling La โ€” the world's highest motorable pass at 19,000 feet. Sometimes riding solo isn't loneliness. It's life testing whether you're listening.

October 4, 2025 ยท 20 min read

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TravelSpiritualityFoodVaranasiKolkata

From Ghats to Pandals

A Journey of Faith, Food & Finding Home

A multi-city journey through Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Kolkata during Durga Puja. Peace and madness in the same breath. Home isn't always a place โ€” sometimes it's the food, the chaos, the laughter, the rain, and the people you travel with.

October 2, 2025 ยท 10 min read

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TravelMotorcycleHampiAdventure

Two Wheels to Hampi

A Rainy Ride and a Heart That Didn't Come Back the Same

A group motorcycle expedition to Hampi with two dozen riders. The sound of rain on helmets, earthy road smells, and the meditative quality of constant decision-making. The road doesn't just take you places โ€” it brings you back to yourself.

July 21, 2025 ยท 7 min read