Nisreen Akolawala

Photo Journal: 7 Photos to inspire a winter trip to Bilpin

Come winter and Sydneysiders are on the lookout for new and exciting places to visit. Winter usually means chilly winds, crisp cool air and rains; and beachside places can get very chilly. Here’s a new destination you can plan your next winter staycation in, Bilpin. It is located in the Blue Mountain area and has…

My first impressions of Bali

We were on a plane from KL to Denpasar. It was the first time ever that I would be setting foot in a destination that has always been on my bucket list. Having read Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love book and seen the adapted film starring Julia Roberts, Bali attracted me with its promises of…

A day out at Hyams Beach NSW

Every time I visit this beach, located 3 hours from Sydney; I thank our stars for making me settle in Australia. Yes! that is how much I love Hyams beach. My love story began since the time we saw an advertisement on YouTube about the beach. In front of me was this pristine looking beach with incredibly clear…

24 Hours in Alleppey

A soothing blend of unlimited backwaters, quiet villages, lush landscapes, breathtaking blue virgin beaches and finger licking local food, it’s easy to be overwhelmed when you’re in India’s very own “Venice of the East”. Read on to get an insight on how you can plan 24 hours in Alleppey. Officially known as “Alappuzha”,…

Experiencing the Thar desert ,our style !

Taking a trip to Jaisalmer and going for the Desert safari was the best experience we have had in a long long time! The fact that we got to stay in a living fort for part of our trip and sleep under the blanket of a million stars for two days was the highlight of this trip!…

A walk on Fingal Bay Beach

I love walks by the beach. They are always on the top of my activity list, whether on a beach close to home or far away. The cool sea breeze, the trail of my footsteps in the sand, vast blue sky and sound of waves crashing on the shore just make me feel so connected…

How travel has strengthened our bond as life partners

In less than a week, we will be celebrating two years of marriage and togetherness. What a rollercoaster ride it has been, these 730 days! We have had the highest highs and lowest lows together and have been travelling non-stop ever since we tied the knot (well almost!). We suddenly look at each other…

Getting lost on an island with backwaters & beaches!

Little did we know that a mere Rs 4 Ferry ride with us perched on a scooter to an unexplored island will give us the most memorable day of our life! When we thought of Kerala, all that came to mind was the lush green backwaters in Alleppey or the myriad colours of dusk in…

Face to face with African wildlife

Having come from a country where I had always seen wildlife in zoos, here I was face to face with the African wildlife (this time, us in enclosed vans and them free- like how it should be!) I had always heard stories of the enchanting African wildlife since I was young. Zebra’s, African…