Category: Backpack Tales

Abundance of nature, fresh seasonal produce, farm-to-table meals, and those home-away-from-home vibes are exactly what you need sometimes. Even just a weekend immersed in these little luxuries can help you break free from the usual bustling routine and come back feeling completely refreshed. This birthday, I didn’t over-research or get overwhelmed like I usually do.…

Anjuna is a beautiful town in Goa known for its picturesque beaches, bustling flea markets, and vibrant nightlife. But beyond the touristy façade, Anjuna has a lot to offer for foodies and adventure seekers. Whether you’re a backpacker or a luxury traveller, here are must-try experiences that will make your trip to Anjuna unforgettable. Baba…

Are you planning a trip to Goa and looking for the best spots to capture some amazing photos for your Instagram feed? Look no further! In this post, we’ll take you through some of the most Instagram-worthy spots in Goa, from historical landmarks to offbeat locations. The Figueiredo House This 18th-century mansion is a beautiful…

If you are looking for local favourites and lesser-known incredible experiences in Panjim, the capital city of Goa, these are the things you simply must do. From historic walks to culinary delights, street art to heritage stays, Panjim has something for everyone. Here are my top picks for things to do in Panjim that you…

Sustainability is the act of living while keeping future generations in mind and the ecological balance at a constant level. However, we lost track of it as the world progressed. Today, our oceans are full of plastic, our lungs full of micro plastics and our sights full of grey skies, taken over by climate change.…

A Goa trip during Covid Pandemic sounds crazy eh? We have stayed at home all lockdown but now may be its time to fly around and holiday a bit right? So after a lot of thought, conversations and research I made it there for a good 11 days on my own. So long after Goa…

My Manali to Leh cycling experience was so unique and absolutely unforgettable. I cycled through the Himalayas for over 9 days with Unventured and here is how my Manali to Leh cycling blog story unfolded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HEENAS.IN | Heena | ヒーナ (@explorer.heena) Inception of the idea. I…

My Unventured cycling experience in Yercaud remains second on my best cycling trails in India list after Manali Leh and here’s my story. Planning Yercaud cycling. A few months ago from March 2016, when I decided that I was visiting India from Japan during my spring break, I knew I wanted to do one of…

My Pastanga travel experience through a tiny picturesque traditional village in the heart of Sikkim is still fresh after some 10 years. I was studying in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University which was located in a small town on Majhitar near Rangpo on the Sikkim – West Bengal border. The school is…

Ever wondered what the Kolkata to Pakyong air travel experience is like? Here’s your one stop guide blog to flying into the tiniest yet the most organic state of India from the land of football and rasgullas. Pre Pakyong airport era I studied the first two years of engineering in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology,…