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by Ila Reddy October 29, 2019 7
Travel

Floating My Way to Peace in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver WendellContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy October 12, 2019 4
Travel

Why I Traveled For 2.5 Days via 4 Modes of Transport to Visit this Remote Village in Arunachal Pradesh

I’ve grown up hearing that Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states in India, but also one ofContinue 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 August 29, 2019 7
Spotlight Travel

Exploring Vietnam: A Journey of Colour & Chaos

I wasn’t mentally prepared for Vietnam, and I realized this within the first hour of getting there. I’m not sureContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy August 6, 2019 9
Spotlight Travel

A Taste of Thailand: First Timer’s Guide to Ten Days in the Land of Smiles

When one thinks of backpacking in South East Asia, one of the first countries that come to mind to startContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy August 5, 2019 3
Travel

Five Fun Ways to Experience Chiang Mai

Located in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is a fascinating place, rich in architecture and culture, thanks to its history asContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy July 29, 2019 9
Travel

Rendezvous With a Burmese Monk in Thailand

A candid chat with a Buddhist monk has been an experience I’ve longed for since I first attended a VipassanaContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy June 1, 2019 1
Travel

Five Reasons You Should Visit Bir This Summer

I first found out about Bir in 2012. Despite being familiar with the state of Himachal Pradesh, I only learntContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy May 19, 2019 6
Travel

Flying Like A Bird At 8000 ft: My First Paragliding Experience in Bir-Billing

Bir-Billing is supposed to be the World’s second highest paragliding site, and since I was there for a workshop thisContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy April 26, 2019 3
Travel

Art, Politics & Food: Experiencing Fort Kochi Through The Kochi-Muziris Biennale

My first glimpse of Kochi through the flight window was an expanse of coconut tree tops interspersed with water bodies.Continue Reading