PRAGUE

Prague truly felt like stepping into a fairytale. The castles, the buildings, the bridges, the statues. Everything had a captivating aura. Strolling through Old Town's cobblestone lanes and cruising through the Vltava River, Prague has left a magical imprint on me. A special mention to the vibrant glass paintings that I saw at various Cathedrals and Churches, colourful and charming. Views of the whole city from the Petrin Tower left me mesmerised. The final day was spent at the Jewish cemetery and a final farewell from Vyšehrad, saying goodbye to the city one last time from above.

DRESDEN

The city of Dresden. Glimmering with a Gothic vibe, it's a laid-back city in eastern Germany along the Elbe River. I stopped here for a day while on my way to Prague, and witnessed a different side of Germany. Sleeping in the garden, in front of the river, under a huge tree, during a fine summer afternoon has to be the highlight of my visit to Dresden.

HOLLAND

The Netherlands is so ahead of its time, it's a privilege to live here. I travelled through various cities in the Netherlands and it felt like everything was so consistent in terms of the infrastructure, yet you could still feel the distinct cultural differences each place had to offer. From Amsterdam to The Hague and the skyscraper city of Rotterdam, each place gave me something to remember. Not to mention the sweet people I met, whose company I will always cherish.

BUDAPEST

Budapest was the destination for my first F1 Grand Prix, but the race was just a part of what this city had to offer. While the Grand Prix was fantastic, being in Budapest was something special. Budapest had the best night life among the other cities I had been to before. Its energetic atmosphere compelled me to wander its charming streets well into the early hours of the morning. And don't get me started on the amazing architecture! I never thought I'd say this, but Budapest has earned a top spot on my list for future European trips because of its fantastic energy!

SWITZERLAND

Switzerland was long overdue on my list of places to visit, and I finally decided to go there on my 25th birthday. I am so glad about that decision. Switzerland is truly unique! The greens are greener, the blues are happier?? (whattt?) I visited the fairy-tale-like cities of Luzern and Zurich. Even though I tried to visit most of the touristy places, I reserved time for my calm evening walks in the streets of Luzern that were truly rejuvenating. I almost cried a few times while looking at the mesmerising beauty that Switzerland had to offer.

BERLIN

Living in one of the most international cities in the world was exciting. Berlin had so much to offer in terms of people, cultures, lifestyles and history. I spent a good amount of time in exploring the museums and historic places that Berlin has an abundance of and catered to my curiosity. On days graced by favorable weather, you would find me in the cozy and beautiful hidden places that I found during my time here.

TEGERNSEE

Tegernsee is a beautiful town located to the south of Munich, near the Austrian border. The Tegernsee mountains introduced me to the beauty of the Alps. The picturesque towns and lakes in this Bavarian region captured my heart. We celebrated a friend's birthday with a hike, drinking all the way through. It was certainly an amusing experience to witness them all swaying along the hiking trail :D

MUNICH

Munich is where I realised that a city doesn't have to compromise the element of nature to support growth. A simple walk in the beautiful streets of Munich can be a healing process. The calm Isar flowing through the middle of the city has blessed me with days of tranquillity. Everything visible to your eyes in Munich will bring happiness and peace.

MUSSOORIE

Located at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range, Mussoorie offered me a stunning view at the amazing winter line. Though a very busy and tourist packed place where driving can be problematic at times. But none of the problems matter when you settle with the serenity that Mussoorie offers.

DELHI

New Delhi, the capital of India have some of the richest historical monuments that you can visit. My short trip included a visit to the India Gate, a war memorial and the Qutub Minar which was built in the 12th Century and is a part of the UNESCO world heritage sites.

MUNNAR

One of the beautiful towns to visit in the Western Ghats mountain region of India, Munnar is a must to visit if you're in south India. Lush greenery of the tea plantations over the mountains makes you fall in love with the place. Addition to the nature are the cultural activities and traditional south Indian food.

SPITI VALLEY

Spiti is a place where you witness the rawness of nature. The weather, the surroundings, the roads, the places you visit, the people, everything leaves a surreal feeling of emptiness but completeness.

PONDICHERRY

Pondicherry is a coastal town in south-east India which is famous for its beaches, the French legacy that is preserved in the infrastructure and the world famous Aurobindo Ashram.

MYSORE

My first solo travel. When you think of Mysore you think of kingdoms and the rich heritage. The grandeur is visible in the architecture of this city.

MANALI

India's one of the most famous "hill stations", Manali has a special place in my heart. You feel the nature up-close here without losing that city-like vibe of beautiful cafes and restaurants. It also serves as a gateway to vast number of remote places in the Himalayas like the Spiti Valley and Leh.

UDUPI

Udupi is a laid back place if you want to enjoy beaches in peace. It's a quite city with some pleasing places to visit like the Delta point, Kaup lighthouse and the St. Mary's Island.

TRIUND

Triund is at the foot of the mighty Dhauladhar ranges (which are visible in some of the pictures) and was my first proper hike and camp experience.

WAYANAD

Wayanad welcomed us for a weekend getaway. My first bike trip and what better way to do that than the Bangalore-Wayanad route. Visited the Edakkal caves but most time spent relaxing at the gorgeous Zostel Wayanad with a view of the Chembra Peak.