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  • A quiet evening at the front verandah at Barr House.
    Maharashtra,  Reviews

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

    Both me and my husband are never too keen on celebrating occasions like birthdays, anniversaries etc. But, this year when our sixth wedding anniversary approached, we decided to go for a nice weekend getaway for two reasons – first, it…

    December 5, 2018
  • I know I will go back to Turtuk one day for sure.
    Kashmir & Ladakh

    Turtuk, Ladakh: A Village That Taught Me Life Lessons

    Back in early October 2015 when I travelled solo to Turtuk, the last Indian village in the Northern most frontier of Jammu & Kashmir (opened to tourists only in 2010), little did I know that this would become my life…

    December 1, 2018
  • I fell in love with North Kashmir instantaneously.
    Kashmir & Ladakh

    Kupwara: The Beginning of My Epic Journey to Offbeat Kashmir

    Kashmir is not new to me. I saw this Paradise on Earth twice before with my husband when we visited most of the famous and touristy places – Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg; we also saw the little known places like…

    November 12, 2018
  • Chitrakote Waterfall a.k.a the Niagara of India during monsoon is a sight to behold.
    Chhattisgarh

    5 Unique Ways to Experience Chitrakote Waterfall Like Never Before

    Chitrakote waterfall is the most famous tourist attraction of Bastar Region in Chhattisgarh; and rightly so! Also known as the Niagara Falls of India, it is the widest waterfall, where Indravati river cascades down almost 100 ft drop. The giant…

    November 1, 2018
  • Tips to Have More Local Experience
    General Travel

    How to Travel Like a Local: 9 Tips to Have More Local Experience

    Sometimes we travel simply because we want to take a break from our routine life; and sometimes we travel to know more about the place and the people. It is completely okay to be a tourist; but if you want…

    October 20, 2018
  • 10 Unique Gifts for Travelers (They’ll Love Using)
    General Travel

    10 Unique Gifts for Travelers (They’ll Love Using)

    Festival season is here and are you looking for gift ideas for your friends and family? How about gifts for travelers? So, I have compiled for you a list of 10 unique and uber cool gifts which are extremely useful…

    October 13, 2018
  • Can you feel the energy? Picture taken by Willy Sanson, an award winning international photographer, during Ghotpal Madai and submitted for the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest.
    Chhattisgarh

    Ghotpal Madai: A Tribal Festival in Bastar Region of Chhattisgarh

    As I stood in the middle of a huge ground filled with people, for a second, I could not comprehend what exactly was happening around me. Amidst all the dust and colourful attire, all I could hear was rhythmic sound…

    October 9, 2018
  • The Shooting Star by Shivya Nath
    Reviews

    Book Review: The Shooting Star by Shivya Nath

    When one of the best travel bloggers in India wrote her first book sharing her journey from a corporate cubicle life to a nomadic one, as her genuine follower, I had to pre-order the book. This is the book review…

    September 26, 2018
  • Tamda Ghumar Waterfall, near Jagdalpur, Bastar, Southern Chhattisgarh.
    Chhattisgarh

    7 Safety tips for your trip to Chhattisgarh

    Do you want to travel to Chhattisgarh? Not sure. I am giving you 5 Reasons why you should travel to Chhattisgarh right now! Ok, now you wonder if Chhattisgarh is safe? Based on my personal experience after living and traveling…

    September 16, 2018
  • Soaking the beauty of the landscape at Dholkal Peak, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh.
    Chhattisgarh

    5 Reasons why you should travel to Chhattisgarh

    “Chhattisgarh! Where exactly is that?” This is one of the most common questions I get from people when I tell them that I love Chhattisgarh and I keep going back there. And, I am not surprised! This is the problem…

    September 8, 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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