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Travel Like Locals
21 Cool Things to Do in Barcelona
Mastmusaphir’s city guide to Barcelona.
10 Awesome Things to Do in Shillong
Shillong, the “Scotland of the East”, is the capital of pristine state of Meghalaya in North East of India. Nestled at height of 1,500 meters in Khasi hills, Shillong plays hide and seek with clouds throughout the year. It has been a popular summer retreat from the British era for its cool crisp airs. Most… Continue reading 10 Awesome Things to Do in Shillong
Top 11 Free Things to Do in London
London is one metropolis I can imagine living in other than my home city of Mumbai. On my several work trips I had a chance to explore London after work hours and over the weekends. My first trip to London was in 2007 and latest in 2015. Over these years the city has constantly evolved… Continue reading Top 11 Free Things to Do in London
10 Awesome Things to Do in Budapest
Want to explore Budapest as a local? Check out 10 awesome things to do in Budapest covering best nightlife spots to must visit monuments of the city!
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Experience popular travel destinations and the best cities like a local with these travel guides.
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21 Happy Postcards from Little Known Paradise Koh Chang
Life is a beach. The fortunate me lived that life in Koh Chang, Thailand. Albeit for a few days. But those were the most memorable and happiest days from the last international trip I took at the end of 2019. There has been no traveling since then. As the world grapples with COVID-19 pandemic. Today… Continue reading 21 Happy Postcards from Little Known Paradise Koh Chang
What Did I See in Sri Lanka in just 4 days?
India is blessed with the best neighbors in the world. Sri Lanka is one of my favorite countries to visit amongst our neighbors! An extended long weekend and cheap round-trip fares to Colombo made the last minute trip to Sri Lanka possible. I just had four days to visit the emerald island of Sri Lanka.… Continue reading What Did I See in Sri Lanka in just 4 days?
21 Breathtaking Moments Hiking the Rainbow Mountain
I did the unbelievable in Peru! I hiked freaking 5,000 meters plus Rainbow Mountain. Well for perspective Everest Base Camp sits at an altitude of 5,300 meters! How did this happen? I never considered myself, and I still don’t, as much of a mountain lover. That changed dramatically on the South America backpacking trip. I… Continue reading 21 Breathtaking Moments Hiking the Rainbow Mountain
Best Sunrises and Sunsets in Bagan: 21 Times I was Awestruck
Silence is golden. Likewise, the sunsets and sunrises in Bagan. No matter how hard I try narrating the golden hours spent in Bagan, the words fail me! Three unforgettable days of unbelievable pink skies at dawns and dusks, and inexplainable tranquility. Bagan is simply blessed by Buddha’s divinity. Mastmusaphir I am going to let… Continue reading Best Sunrises and Sunsets in Bagan: 21 Times I was Awestruck
Solo Adventures
Relive my solo trips from around the world. Be assured it’s going to be an exciting trip!
Budget Travel Tips
Can Women Travel Alone in India?
As a solo Indian traveler, I often get asked by the curious fraternity of the opposite sex… Can women travel alone in India? Is it safe for us to do so? My short answer is a big “yes”! Why Do I Say So? Let me narrate two instances, they should put my perspective in a… Continue reading Can Women Travel Alone in India?
12 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Enigmatic Japan
Lost in Translation. The 2003 English movie, starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, is set in Tokyo. The plot follows two strangers meeting in unfamiliar Japan and gradually develop a special bond. My rendezvous with Japan is a lot like the movie. In 2015, I visited Japan the first time for two weeks. Post that… Continue reading 12 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Enigmatic Japan
How to Book Cheap Flights Like Mastmusaphir?
Top tips on how to book cheap flights after flying for 550 hours on 111 flights crossing 236,783 miles over the last decade!
How to Budget Travel Like Mastmusaphir?
Frequently the snappy remark I face is you must be earning in millions (how I wish!) to be able to travel so often for long durations. And the lamest excuse I repeatedly hear from others for not travelling is “It costs a lot of money!”. Well sorry to throw cold water on your ideas, this… Continue reading How to Budget Travel Like Mastmusaphir?
Travel Tips
Travelling need not be expensive. Here are smart travel tips to make your next dream destination a reality.
