stories born out of slow travel, from the homeland and beyond
Get to know a town, city or country intimately. My transparent experience guides tell you what to expect, without the fluff and the fuss.
Traveling carries with it the curse of being at home everywhere and yet nowhere, for wherever one is, some part of oneself remains on another continent.
There’s more to food than what meets the eye. Find stories on regional food culture, local ingredient heroes, and tales of how endemic tastes have evolved and persevered.
About me
Hi, I’m Niviya – resident blogger, coffee attendant, and slow travel aficionado. I live in Kochi, India with my rescue cats, a suitcase full of dreams, and one too many lists of places to explore. I write about my travel experiences – the ‘wow!’ and the ‘meh’ – to share with you the true essence of travel beyond filtered images and videos on social media. And to help 80-year-old me remember how cool I was when younger.
Social media feeds us unrealistic expectations about places, experiences and travel itself. Read a refreshing perspective – the plain, simple truth about travels., rooted in people, heritage and more.
Travel hacks, packing guides, sustainable travel must-haves and everything else you need. From my backpack to yours.
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