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  • During my very first backpacking trip to Kashmir and Laddakh, I got stuck at Patnitop, near Vaishno Devi, due to floods in Kashmir.
    Solo Travel

    Challenges you face while traveling alone – Part 2

    Social media paints such a rosy image of traveling, especially solo travel, that most of us only get to see the “picture perfect” moments of solo travel. But, before becoming envious of people who travel alone, you should also become…

    September 4, 2018
  • Solo Travel: Challenging, but Oh so worth it!! Pic - Bangus Valley, North Kashmir, India. Challenges you face
    Solo Travel

    Challenges you face while traveling alone – Part 1

    These days solo travel has become kind of a fad. Thanks to social media and internet, people mostly see only the beautiful part of solo travel. But, solo travel is way beyond the perfect Instagram-worthy shots; it is not all…

    September 1, 2018
  • Solo Travel

    5 Things you are Scared of before Traveling Solo and How to deal with them

    I have met people who want to travel alone, but at the same time, they are scared of so many things. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must…

    August 29, 2018
  • My entire perspective towards life has changed after my 6-months long solo backpacking trip to South-East Asia.
    Solo Travel

    7 Reasons why you should travel solo

    Often solo travel is perceived in a negative way; it is considered something you do when you are left with no choice. It is hard for people, especially in India, to understand how can someone consciously choose to travel alone.…

    August 25, 2018
  • Although it took some time, but finally I have learnt the art of enjoying my own company!
    Solo Travel

    Why I don’t feel lonely while traveling alone: 7 ways of how not to feel lonely during solo travel – Part 2

    I’ve met so many people for whom even the thought of solo travel is absurd; they think that solo travel means being lonely. Check out Why I don’t feel lonely while traveling alone: 7 ways of how not to feel…

    August 17, 2018
  • Group tours are fun! Enjoying at The Gibbon Experience, Huay Xai, Laos
    Solo Travel

    Why I don’t feel lonely while traveling alone: 7 ways of how not to feel lonely during solo travel – Part 1

    Most of the people can’t even think about solo travel because they have this perception that when you travel alone, you get lonely and bored; this is not entirely true. I am not going to say that you don’t feel lonely…

    August 14, 2018
  • I consciously made a choice to travel alone without worrying about the negative image associated with it.
    Solo Travel

    7 Mental Barriers Women Need to Overcome to Travel Solo

    Money and family support are two major factors that limit your ability to travel alone for a longer duration. As such, these are the external factors because they are not entirely under your control. However, even if you have money and…

    August 10, 2018
  • Somewhere on Srinagar-Leh Highway - My husband is my pillar of strength!
    Solo Travel

    10 Awkward Questions a Married Female Solo Traveler Needs to Answer – Part 2

    99% of the time, people don’t really understand why I travel alone when I am happily married. In their curiosity, they ask such personal questions which sometimes become extremely awkward to answer. So, in this two-part blog post, I am…

    August 6, 2018
  • Auckland, New Zealand - Our first International holiday together!
    Solo Travel

    10 Awkward Questions a Married Female Solo Traveler Needs to Answer – Part 1

    How often have you come across a female solo traveler? Maybe a few times. How often have you come across a married female solo traveler? Most likely not even once. And I am not talking about business travel for couple…

    August 3, 2018
  • Confidence - Fake it till you make it - En route Leh, Laddakh
    Solo Travel

    25 Safety Tips for Solo Travelers – Part 3

    One of the biggest issues which people, especially females, face is of personal safety while traveling alone. So, I decided to share the safety tips I have been using in my solo sojourns. Since personal safety of solo travelers is…

    July 30, 2018
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Mayuri Singh Sengar

About Me

Hi there, welcome to my blog. I am a married solo female traveler from India. Read More

After spending eight years as a legal advisor in electricity sector, I bid adieu to my full-time corporate career and happily embraced the adventurous ride of a freelancer. Since then I ticked off many items from my bucket list – from finishing an Ironman 70.3 triathlon to six months of solo backpacking trip to South East Asia. I have a never-ending affair with adventure sports, mountains, outdoor life, and sarees. I’ve come a long way since I dared to live my life beyond the usual, and now I share my experiences to inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and explore life. Hop on and enjoy the ride!

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Recent Posts

  • Gurez Valley: A Hidden Gem in Kashmir

    Gurez Valley: A Hidden Gem in Kashmir

    February 2, 2020
  • 2019 Year in Review: Successes and Setbacks – Part 2

    2019 Year in Review: Successes and Setbacks – Part 2

    January 1, 2020
  • 2019 Year in Review: Successes and Setbacks – Part 1

    2019 Year in Review: Successes and Setbacks – Part 1

    December 31, 2019
  • Kalaroos Caves and Satbaran: Unsolved Mysteries of Lolab Valley

    Kalaroos Caves and Satbaran: Unsolved Mysteries of Lolab Valley

    January 10, 2019
  • Lolab Valley, North Kashmir: A Bike Trip to the Land of Love and Beauty

    Lolab Valley, North Kashmir: A Bike Trip to the Land of Love and Beauty

    January 3, 2019
  • A Complete Travel Guide to Dholkal

    A Complete Travel Guide to Dholkal

    December 13, 2018
  • Hotel Review: Dune Barr House, Verandah in the Forest, Matheran

    Hotel Review: Dune Barr House, Verandah in the Forest, Matheran

    December 5, 2018
  • Turtuk, Ladakh: A Village That Taught Me Life Lessons

    Turtuk, Ladakh: A Village That Taught Me Life Lessons

    December 1, 2018
  • Teetwal: Exploring the Edge of North-West Kashmir

    Teetwal: Exploring the Edge of North-West Kashmir

    November 25, 2018
  • Tangdhar, Karnah: Journey to the Wild (North) West of Kashmir

    Tangdhar, Karnah: Journey to the Wild (North) West of Kashmir

    November 16, 2018

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