Tiruvannamalai and the Silence of Mount Arunachala
There's a saying amongst spiritual seekers that it's grace alone that brings you to Tiruvannamalai and Mount Arunachala, and when the mountain calls you, you must go. Tiruvannamalai, around four hours...
View Article10 Things I’ve Learned from 10 Years Living in India
As I approach 10 years of living in India, I've been reflecting on my journey and what it's entailed. Starting off in Kolkata and ending in Mumbai, it's been a roller coaster of extraordinary...
View ArticleWhy I Stopped Blogging (and Haven’t Regretted It)
When I moved to Mumbai in 2008, I started a blog about my life in India married to an Indian guy. At the time, there weren't many similar blogs. It was disappointing, as I was going through a huge...
View ArticleThe Fearless Collective: Fearless in Mumbai
Near Sassoon Dock in Mumbai, there's a magnificent mural with a powerful message that encourages women to live fearlessly. It's been created by the Fearless Collective, a group that uses art to speak...
View ArticleGond and Baiga: A Tale of Two Tribes in Madhya Pradesh
The ancient Baiga and Gond tribes, who traditionally dwelled in forests in central India, coexist together. However, their villages tell different stories of their prosperity.
View ArticleHow Doing a TEDx Talk Taught Me I Don’t Have to be Perfect
There’s a good reason why I became a writer and not an actor. Although I can be deceptively outgoing and […]
View ArticleAustralians in India: Australia Unlimited Interview Series
Recently, I was asked by the Australian government to participate in Australia Unlimited’s new Australia Day interview series, highlighting Australians […]
View ArticleTrès RARE 2018: Showcasing India’s Best Boutique Hotels
The future of tourism in India undoubtedly lies in experiences. India is not a country to be seen. It's a country to be engaged with.
View ArticleIndia Tourism Trends: Indian Wildlife Beyond the Tiger
Nature doesn't touch the hearts of tourists who just want a photo of a tiger to show off. Yet, we need an emotional reaction to nature in order to thrive and be happy.
View ArticleTravel and the Secret to Staying Young (from an 80 Year Old)
"We looked at going into a retirement home but decided not to because the people there are old! Mind you, we're nearing our 80s," the couple told me.
View Article