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Top 10 Tips for Booking Hotels in India
In this guide, you'll find tips for finding accommodation in India, scams to look out for, insider knowledge and common practices...
IDreamofMangoes
Feb 28 min read


Off the Beaten Path in Bangladesh
Bangladesh certainly was not on my bucket list, but it turned out to be one of the most captivating countries I have ever been to!
IDreamofMangoes
Dec 29, 20249 min read


Crossing the Dawki/Tamabil Border Post from India to Bangladesh as a Foreigner
A step-by-step guide for crossing the Dawki/Tamabil land border post between India and Bangladesh.
IDreamofMangoes
Dec 8, 20247 min read


Fine Dining at the Last Frontier – A Journey to India's Most Unique Restaurant
Find out how I travelled to India's last frontier in the Eastern Himalayas to eat at one of the most unique restaurants in the world: Damu's
IDreamofMangoes
Nov 30, 20248 min read


Unique Things to Do in Meghalaya - The Abode of the Clouds
In this travel guide, I will tell you all about the unique things to do in magical Meghalaya, a natural paradise in India's Northeast....
IDreamofMangoes
Nov 24, 20246 min read


Meghalaya's Living Root Bridges – Off the Beaten Path
If you're reading this article, you've probably heard of Meghalaya's famous Living Root Bridges, an ingenious innovation by the Khasi...
IDreamofMangoes
Nov 10, 20247 min read


How to get a Protected Area Permit (PAP) for Arunachal Pradesh
In this guide, I will tell you how to get a Protected Area Permit, known as a PAP, required for visiting Arunachal Pradesh as a foreigner.
IDreamofMangoes
Nov 3, 20246 min read


How to visit Kaziranga National Park to see the Great One-Horned Rhino
I visited Kaziranga National Park as a solo female traveller in October 2024 using public transport and this is how I did it.
IDreamofMangoes
Oct 27, 20247 min read


How to Get to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala
I visited Kerala's Parambikulam Tiger Reserve as a solo traveller in September 2024, and before my trip, I could not find any information...
IDreamofMangoes
Oct 20, 20249 min read


Backwaters & Beaches | A Unique Kerala - Goa Itinerary
In this unique Kerala - Goa itinerary, we will go over everything you need to know to plan your trip to these two dreamy destinations in...
IDreamofMangoes
Oct 12, 202414 min read


How to See the Water Lilies at Malarikkal Village, Kerala
This is how you can see the millions of pink water lilies that bloom in the lagoons surrounding Malarikkal Village in Kerala.
IDreamofMangoes
Oct 6, 20245 min read


48 Hours of Serenity: How to Visit Munroe Island, Kerala
It took me seven trips to India to discover Munroe Island, a place so special I was very close to gatekeeping it.
IDreamofMangoes
Sep 29, 20246 min read


My Big Turkiye Bucket List – The Top 5 Things You Can't-Miss in Turkey!
In this travel guide, we will tell you all about travelling to Türkiye, including when to go, things to know, and 5 amazing things to do!
IDreamofMangoes
Jun 30, 202410 min read


A Backpacker's Travel Guide for Iraq & Iraqi Kurdistan
Here is all the info you need for planning a trip to incredible Iraq, including where to stay, things to do, what to wear, and what to eat!
IDreamofMangoes
May 30, 202425 min read


The 10 Best Cities in the World to Visit in 2025
These are the 10 cities that have charmed me the most in my ten years of backpacking, and they may not be what you expect...
IDreamofMangoes
May 10, 202412 min read


The Highlights of Travelling Himachal Pradesh
This is a travel guide for backpacking Himachal Pradesh in North India. Complete with all of the info you would need to plan your trip.
IDreamofMangoes
Apr 14, 202412 min read


A Pre-departure Checklist for Travelling India
I love India - It's one of those places that I will return to again and again, as there's always something else drawing me back...
IDreamofMangoes
Apr 13, 202413 min read


A City Break in Seoul
Seoul feels modern, neat, clean, and very quiet. However, it's so much more than meets the eye. Here's everything you need to know...
IDreamofMangoes
Apr 2, 202411 min read


Where to Practice Yoga in India
A complete guide on where to practice yoga in India, with recommended yoga schools and honest reviews of each place.
IDreamofMangoes
Apr 1, 20249 min read


The Best One-Month Backpacking Itinerary for North India
I have been to India 6 times, and if I were to compose a one-month itinerary for North India for 'first-time me' this is how it would go...
IDreamofMangoes
Mar 31, 20249 min read
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