by Priyanka | Aug 10, 2016 | Europe, Women Solo Travel
“You will never get the schengen visa!” That’s what 3 well-recommended travel agents said. And then I managed to get a multi-entry (I had asked for single entry) visa for the number of days I had asked. I applied on my own! And then as usual...
by Priyanka | Jun 14, 2016 | Women Solo Travel
Solo travel is now ‘cool’. This is great because when I first started solo traveling in 2009, I wasn’t sure how society will respond. Will there be too much of shock and stigma, or will they accept it? Really happy to note that while solo travel...
by Priyanka | Jun 3, 2016 | In Spirituality, Women Solo Travel
When I started solo traveling in 2009, it all happened a bit impromptu. I had a basic plan in place, Mumbai – Goa – Bangalore (transit) – Mysore – Coimbatore (yoga ashram). I provided all accommodation details with contact numbers to my parents...
by Priyanka | Nov 24, 2015 | Cycling, India, Women Solo Travel
Earlier I wrote about How I manage solo traveling with happy parents. Parents typically tend to be worry warts regards their off-springs, especially their single child. Such is the case with my parents too. So a combination of assuring explanations and spending time...
by Priyanka | Oct 25, 2015 | In Spirituality, Women Solo Travel
One of the common questions I get when I talk about solo traveling is ‘Do you feel lonely?’ or something on similar lines ‘how do you pass the whole day on your own?’. Here is my experience… I don’t just Enjoy & Love Solitude. I...
by Priyanka | Sep 25, 2015 | In Spirituality, India, Women Solo Travel
Planning to be solo at the Kumbh Mela can be a daunting task for many as it conjures up images of huge crowds, religious frenzy and a truly eclectic bunch of people from rural folks to ash smeared sadhus. I was hesitant at first, but I really enjoyed my 3 solo days at...
