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...the first, and currently the only, Indian to have circumnavigated the globe solo and non-stop, in a sailboat. The magnitude of his achievement? While almost 6,000 people have climbed Mt. Everest, only 79 people have solo-circumnavigated the globe in a sailboat, non-stop...

  This piece have been carried by 'The Coffeelicious' - a publication at Medium.Com Close on the heels of International Women’s Day, something strictly for folks...

Our tour guide Andrew conspiratorially asked me if I would like to taste some exotic Single Malt for free. I nodded... Travelove Series 3 - Of Single Malts and a Chill-Filtered Smile! When the locals like you, they become your allies and they give you Travelove.

Currency Exchange or Robbery (and how to protect yourself)? - My Most Powerful Travel Hack - No Currency Conversion. - Travelure ©

I knew that people around these areas were skeptical of strangers for religious reasons and the not-so-distant past of terrorism and disturbances. All the same, the sight... Travelove Series 5 - She Obliged! - When one stranger trusts another, the magic called Travelove happens. Read on to find out.

I am not getting any younger and am travelling a lot. Lately, my travel has been a dilemma for me. While I enjoy it more than ever, I worry about food and exercise - or health in general - during my trips. Furthermore, an average bloke like me has limited, if any, understanding of complexities of calorie intake or outgo, heart rate, adequate rest, etc. More than anything, this lack of understanding always, I repeat, always leaves you worried about your general well-being; even more so, during your travels. - Travel Fitness at Fifty Five - Travelure ©

He's a humble guy with not-so-humble feats. A winner of Kirti Chakra, Mac Gregor Medal, Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, and many more, he has an unquenchable thirst for adventure... - Abhilash Tomy In Golden Globe Race - Travelure ©

  Attention Adrenaline Junkies! Be it the Skywalk in China or Edge walk in Canada, a stratosphere sky jump or storm chasing in the US...

...hub of Michelin-starred celebrity chefs often seen on Masterchef...

...mockingly asked if I knew how Varanasi got its name. Seeing that I was foxed, he went on to explain... Travelove Series 6 - He wins. I smile. A short story about how letting someone score a small win builds a bond and Travelove happens. Read to find out.

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Tambourine Tales My travels are my way of continuing my education. While returning from Chail, near Chandigarh, we came across an interesting 'dhaba' (a roadside eatery)....

Travelove Series 1 - Peking Duck - A story about the love the locals give to the strangers in their city - I call it Travelove.

    I use technology despite being from the times when analogue was the only watch and film was the only camera. I am sure there...

...what I protested about was their complete lack of response to my request. The check-in lady went through my booking and earlier requests. She realised that the hotel...

Travelove Series 4 - True Meaning of Homage - When strangers meet strangers and embrace them as their own, I call it Travelove.

Travelove Series 7 - Spray Stockings - Language barrier can't stop strangers' interaction, though sometimes the outcome is mirth. Even that is Travelove.

Travelove Series 2 - A Warm Smile and a Panda! - Another Beijing story about the love the locals gave to a stranger in their city - I call it Travelove.

My two brief interactions with the Visa Officer Mihai Secere left me wondering if he was a white supremacist. I also wondered if Romania Embassy has deliberately chosen the current Application Form Submission process just to discourage Indian Tourists from visiting Romania. It also struck me that perhaps this process could be the reason why VFS Global doesn't offer the Romania Visa service anymore. - Romania Visa for Indians - All the best!

He was rescued three and a half days later. Roughly 85 hours! He spent those not in despair, but in planning. - Easter Special - The Resurrection of Abhilash Tomy - Travelure ©

From yesteryears to now, every section tells you stuff, some known to you, and some new. - Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum - Travelure ©

Over the years, the platform has evolved. It has become a veritable menu of places to see as you finalise your itinerary. And I decided to further bolster this menu. - My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram - Travelure ©

My journey of storytelling on my blog continues. Just that, I will now bring you two stories a month instead of a weekly tale. - 151 consecutive Sunday posts - Travelure ©

I am heading out to get some more stories. So, while I am away, go on, catch up with my past posts - Travel Break - Story Collection Time - Travelure ©