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by Ila Reddy December 30, 2022 Number of comments0
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Learning Ranjana Lipi and Paubha Painting in Nepal

Ancient scripts and art forms are a gateway to history and culture — there’s so much to learn from themContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy December 22, 2022 4
Spotlight Top Stories Travel

Touchdown Nepal: A 9-Day Itinerary to Explore the Best of Newari Culture

The first time I visited Nepal was in 2013. I scored cheap flight tickets – and that was reason enoughContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy September 17, 2022 Number of comments0
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Goa Beyond Beaches, Bikinis, and Booze

People come to Goa for many reasons. To sit on the beach and listen to the sound of the crashingContinue Reading

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by Ila Reddy September 12, 2022 Number of comments0
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Working From the Mountains This Monsoon Season

Monsoon is an excellent time to travel. Some might prefer to enjoy the rains with chai and pakodas from theContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy May 19, 2022 Number of comments0
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An Evening at Wah Tea Estate

We don’t typically associate Himachal Pradesh with tea estates. We think of mighty mountains, meandering rivers, dense Pine and DeodarContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy March 29, 2021 Number of comments0
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Hello! As some of you know, I started this blog in 2015 when I was 25 years old, living andContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy November 9, 2020 4
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The Northeast Kitchen

What does the kitchen mean to you? Is it a utilitarian space to cook, clean, and leave — or somethingContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy July 2, 2020 7
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Ancient Temples, Floating Villages and Tea Leaf Salad: A Fortnight in Myanmar

Mingalaba! Last year, I was fortunate to visit one of the most underrated countries in South-East Asia: Myanmar.  I hadContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy September 17, 2019 9
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Breathe Like the Buddha: Experience the Interaction of Mind and Matter Through Vipassanā

“As soon as we pay attention to our breath, as we breathe in, these three things—body, breath, and mind—come together.”Continue Reading

by Ila Reddy March 17, 2019 29
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Facing My Fear: My First Scuba Diving Experience and What It Taught Me About Life

For as long as I’ve known A, one of my closest friends and a diving enthusiast, I’ve been privy toContinue Reading