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01/03/2019

“The light turns green. Motorbikes, tuk tuks, cars, and trucks rush past us at a frenetic pace. The constant motion is dizzying; the heat, all consuming; and the noise pollution, overwhelming. Yet with its frenzied speed and energy, this city jolts awake the senses; the heart beats a little faster; the mind and body stir with energy, on the edge of excitement. We’re ready to explore and experience the intoxicating pull of street life and culture this megacity has come to be known for.”..
Find out more about our family adventure to Bangkok: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/from-temples-to-floating-markets-how-to-experience-bangkok-with-a-toddler/

Travelling to Bangkok with a Toddler soon? Don't miss these six experiences

22/02/2018

*New post: When travelling abroad I’m often told to be careful of random strangers and scammers. More often than not, I’ve come across helpful, friendly and kind locals. From to , I am forever grateful for these personal stories of kindness I’ve encountered abroad: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/turkey-taiwan-random-acts-kindness-experienced-abroad/

28/01/2018

New on the blog: 5 ways to gain freedom & courage to travel the world with kids: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/family-travel-5-ways-gain-courage-travel-globally-kids/

20/01/2018

First post of the new year! Travelling to with a Toddler? See why this beach resort is perfect for families: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/family-trip-to-thailand-best-best-resort-in-phuket/

Thailand holds a special place in my heart. It’s a country where my husband and I spent our honeymoon 8 years ago. It was our first international trip together as a couple and the first time my husban

28/04/2017

Ever experience a "memorgasm" before?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/travel-news/a-new-vocabulary-for-describing-travel-emotions/article34828184/

There’s a world of emotions when travelling, with no adequate ways to express those feelings. But there should be

22/03/2017

Which one is your favourite - Bangkok, Singapore or Dubai?

http://m.timesofindia.com/india/bangkok-dubai-and-singapore-top-draws-for-desi-globetrotter/articleshow/57733695.cms

Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore are the top foreign destinations for Indian travellers, while New Delhi and Mumbai are the biggest magnets for inbound foreign tourists.

12/03/2017

is on my mind. Where do you want to travel to next?

13/02/2017

One person's junk, is another person's treasure. Welcome to Hawai Adda, a new airplane restaurant in Punjab, India.

06/02/2017

"While some may perceive a visit to the Louvre or Eiffel Tower as a key to understanding the city, Erras digs in to the bakers, barbers, chocolatiers, cobblers, and merchants who form the tapestry of Parisian society."

Photographer Sebastian Erras is known for his striking images of colorfully patterned floors in Paris, Venice, Barcelona, and London. As part of a con

31/12/2016

New year, new adventures!!! Wishing Desi Globetrotter readers a very happy 2017 ahead!!

Reflecting back, what a year 2016 has been! I became a new mom earlier this year (my biggest adventure yet!), flew to France, Greece and Spain within a 4 week time span, became a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and Professional Travel Bloggers Association and was included in Thrillophilia's amazing list of top travel bloggers.

2017 will mark 5 years of Desi Globetrotter. Can't wait to keep bringing you inspiring new travel content!!

Best of luck in the New Year!!!

08/12/2016

NEW travel web series alert: From Delhi to Thailand, dives into what a girls trip really means. Check out the trailer featuring starlet .

03/12/2016

**NEW: Confession time - I suck at taking selfies. On our recent family trip to Barcelona we booked the services of Shoot My Travel - a vacation photography booking platform in over 170 cities worldwide that connects you with a local photographer to capture your memories. Check out my review and more photos from our shoot here: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/forget-selfies-vacation-photography-new-trend/

01/12/2016

NEW: Heading into wine country soon? Here's why you need to make a stop in the UNESCO-protected village of in south west : http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/saint-emilion-medieval-french-village-ideal-art-culture-wine-lovers/.

24/11/2016

"Like preserved fine wine, is becoming better with age. Famous for its surrounding vineyards and chateaux, this port city in France’s southwestern region is no longer a gateway or a quick stopover on the road to the world’s best vinos; it’s also a showstopper in a region full of star destinations."

Find out what the buzz is all about in my latest post:

http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/bordeaux-buzzing-heres-need-visit-2017/

24/11/2016

NEW on my HuffPost Canada Blogs: With a brand new wine museum, a revitalized cityscape, three Michelin starred chefs opening up restaurants in under a year, and listed as the top city to visit in 2017 by Lonely Planet - there's plenty of reason to add to your travel bucket list.

Here's what I experienced on my trip there this fall: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/desi-globetrotter/bordeaux-france-travel_b_13157690.html

23/11/2016

NEW: on your mind? Guest contributor Shalini Udaysurian takes us on a 3 day journey through - and shows us why it's the perfect destination for the solo traveller:

http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/travelling-solo-rome-perfect-destination-even-others-say-not-go/

23/11/2016

NEW POST: 15,000 people. 11 days. 125 food + drink events. Now that's a party in , BC! has become more than a food and drink festival – it’s an experiential conduit bringing people and cultures together over a culinary experience. Here's what I experienced this past weekend: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/whistlers-cornucopia-festival-brings-people-cultures-together/

24/10/2016

If I listened to what others said, I wouldn't have travelled anywhere. Go see. Take the plunge.

22/09/2016

Musée d'art Contemporain in . Interesting exhibition about architecture and the built environment in this ever changing world -including Kumbh Mela in India, Syrian refugee camps, Indian railways, and highrise apartments.

18/09/2016

Days 2+3: Bordelaise cuisine, old and new architecture and Cité du Vin.

15/09/2016

Day 1 - exploring - a Unesco World Heritage village an hour away from . So far I'm really enjoying going in and out of the narrow cobbled lanes and discovering artists and artisans along the way.

14/09/2016

Ready to fly again to - this time to and the Dordogne region. Stay tuned for more updates soon!!

07/09/2016

is one my favourite places to visit in Morocco. The only thing is I couldn't explore as much as I would have liked because I was on a guided tour that rushed us through. Is there a place you'd like to have visited longer?

http://theculturetrip.com/africa/morocco/articles/exploring-chefchaouen-morocco-s-sapphire-in-the-rough/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=3.1photo&utm_campaign=060916africatravel

Read about the best of food, hotels and destinations in Chefchaouen with our guide to Morocco’s vibrant city.

21/07/2016

If you missed it yesterday, check out our newest HuffPost Canada Blogs featuring VAWAA: Vacation with an Artist - a creative way to travel!

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/desi-globetrotter/vacation-with-an-artist_b_11056266.html?utm_hp_ref=canada-travel&ir=Canada+Travel

Adventure travellers, sabbatical-seekers, artists and designers craving to explore the world while sharing ideas with like-minded people can hop a plane to Kyoto to learn calligraphy, Bangalore to learn bamboo bicycle making or like Juliet, to Slovenia to learn contemporary ceramics.

20/07/2016

*NEW on desiglobetrotter.com: Founded by Geetika Agrawal, a Delhi-born, New York-based creative director and design educator, Vacation with an Artist (VAWAA) is a new travel platform connecting travellers with artist studios around the world.

Interested in learning rattan weaving in Malaysia or contemporary ceramics in Slovenia? How about bamboo bicycle making in Bangalore or music production in Uruguay?

Find out how you can kickstart your creative journey while exploring the world in our new feature interview: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/vacation-with-an-artist-new-platform-connects-travellers-with-global-creatives/

24/06/2016

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/brexit-travel-europe-holidays-what-does-it-mean-latest-live-eu-referendum-result-a7099931.html

Our most intense engagement with Europe is when we go on holiday there. With the peak travel season about to begin, millions of British holidaymakers are about to discover the immediate effects of the Leave vote in pushing up prices abroad. Longer term, there will be more big changes. Will holidays…

10/06/2016

Super excited to be writing about a cool new platform for travellers looking for immersive artistic experiences in artist studios around the world. !

30/05/2016

*NEW: 10 Things I've Learned While Testing Out Travel with a Baby: http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/travelling-with-a-baby-10-things-ive-learned/.

So this happened – I became a parent this year. I know. BIG moment in my life. On February 1st I welcomed my little girl to this crazy, wacky world. The last four months have been exhausting, emotiona

17/05/2016

*NEW Interview: Meet Shally Makin and Anurag Chauhan. From rafting and camping in to road tours through and and trekking through Bhutan, their venture ROOTS - Reincarnation: Odyssey Of The Soul, is a New Delhi-based tour company offering meaningful and immersive experiences for the nomadic soul searching for adventure with a side of local flavour.

Find out more about Roots, their thoughts on travel and more.

http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/interview-travel-adventures-with-delhis-roots-vida/

10/05/2016

*NEW Interview: With an MA in Art & Design, a BA in Tabla Studies and a passion for Travel Photography, Satvinder Sehmbey of TravelSikh seamlessly blends art, travel, culture and storytelling in his images. Intrigued by his artistic eye, Desi Globetrotter got in touch and an interview unfolded. Find out more about his travel style, photography and thoughts on travelling as a British Sikh:

http://www.desiglobetrotter.com/global-traveller-interview-with-travel-sikh/