Ever since I visited Andalusia in Spain in 2022 and Turkey at the end of 2023, I have wanted to explore more of the Islamic world. The architecture, the languages, the friendly people and the flavorful food were some of many aspects that drew me towards dreaming about Morocco. I travel solo fairly often, but…
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Mumbai Diaries: Day Trip to Elephanta Caves
With the limited time I had in my favorite city during this trip to the motherland, I wanted to have at least one day to explore something new. I had often heard of elephanta caves (ancient caves of Hindu origin) from my family and relatives, so of course I went on a search to find…
Book Review: Moloka’i
(Author: Alan Brennert) Ever since I was in middle school, I remember seeing someone reading this book and I thought it looked intriguing. The cover depicts a Polynesian-looking woman and hibiscus flowers. This book has been on my “to read” list for decades. I finally got my hands on it and found it at my…
Solo Adventures: Venturing in Vienna
From Budapest, I arrived in Vienna mid-afternoon and was only able to give myself 2.5 days in the city. However, it definitely deserved more time and I will be going back! Vienna is a beautiful, classic city that has so much history, so many educational institutions, and places of historical significance. I was in awe…
Solo Adventures: 24 hours in Bratislava
I had no idea I would enjoy Bratislava as much as I did after reflecting on my 24 hours spent there. Getting there from Budapest was easy—a 2.5 hour smooth train ride that dropped me off near the city center. As I arrived at the train station, I noticed more remnants of the Communist regime…
The Insightful Nomad 