I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.

Home Sweet Home — but haven’t yet explored its full beauty (yet). But that’s about to change very soon!

Longest stay outside India, on and off since 2008, adding up to 7+ years — all for work (gratefully so). Before I bid adieu, proud to say I’ve ticked off all 75 cities across the 4 nations, plus the 3 crown dependencies. Mission thoroughly accomplished!

Visited twice: 2009 filled me with awe, 2016 brought a shift in perspective. Paris once felt like the pinnacle, but changing times reshaped that view. Still, I believe every city deserves another chance to tell its story, so hopefully back again! Worked for a little bit in Lille too :) 

2009 again — My first 'solo' travel, or so I thought. A close senior based there turned guide, showing me the charms of Amsterdam and Den Haag. A solo trip with a twist!

2012 — My 'not-so-solo' escape. Sweet memories, and let’s leave it at that :)

2013 — Yes, technically entered via Phuentsholing (a classic Bangali Jungle Detour!). But the real journey — Thimphu, Paro, and the dragon kingdom’s soul — still awaits.

2016 — After my 'solo' attempt flopped in the Netherlands, I went for the real deal. Life had changed a loooot since then, and the travel bug had bitten too. Destination? Louvain-la-Neuve — just to meet my childhood hero, Tintin. Dream fulfilled. Oh, and Brussels happened too!

2016 — The year solo travel truly began. Belgium lit the spark, and a cheap flight to Munich sealed the deal. Bavaria welcomed me warmly, and I knew this was just the beginning. Germany’s got more — I’ll be back, promise!

2016 — While in Munich, I hopped on a train and found myself in Salzburg — just an hour away and suddenly in a new country. The city was breath-taking: Mozart, The Sound of Music, and those stunning alpine views. Note to self: Must return for Innsbruck and Vienna — this was just a teaser.

2016 — This one had me jumping with joy — like a kid! Barcelona was a no-brainer: I went for one reason — Messi (duh!). Visiting Camp Nou was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. But the city had more in store. Gaudí’s surreal architecture and the buzz of La Rambla? Pure love.

2016 — Ended the year in lively Lisbon — best seen from Tram 28. Don’t skip that ride! The highlight of my trip? Touring Benfica’s stadium, then catching a Sporting Lisbon match on the same day. Yep, the rivalry is intense !

2018 — It was time to explore Asia now, starting from Home. Took my buddy KD and planned a two-country trip. First stop: Kuala Lumpur — my first real taste of Southeast Asia, and yes, it didn’t disappoint. The Petronas Towers (and much more) kept us real busy and happy.

2018 — From airport awe to city rush, Singapore wowed us from the airport itself — it was hard to leave! With just two days, we rushed through Marina Bay’s glam and glitter, and soaked in the charm of Chinatown and Kampong Glam (my reco, for street graffiti!)

2019 — This was another “cheat trip.” While roaming around Imphal, Mizoram, 3 of us decided to cross into Myanmar — just like that. Tamu, a small border village, welcomes us, with just a national ID. Went in, explored, and returned by evening. Myanmar is fascinating — and I have to come back, at least for Bagan!

2019 — SP was in India, and we hadn’t done a boys trip in ages. So, Jakarta it was! Skipped Bali (not the most touristy choice), but Yogyakarta (Jogja) blew us away with its old-world charm. And the highlight? I had the BEST COFFEE OF MY LIFE – Kopi Luwak (look it up).

2019 — The second of my double-country trip of the year. The selection criteria? Simple: easy visa. Siem Reap remains beautifully frozen in time — a perfect place to lose yourself among ancient temples, Lara Croft-style. After all, this is the land of the famous Angkor Wat.

2019 — The journey continued from Siem Reap to its neighbouring marvel, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam is often remembered for its war-torn past and legendary freedom-fighting spirit, so a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels was a must. I definitely missed out on Hanoi and Ha Long Bay—giving me the perfect excuse to return!

2019 — Imagine country no.18 being Thailand — Adulthood unlocked, lol! Coincidence? Not really :) Next stop then, Bangkok — often stereotyped as the classic 'dodgy abroad trip', but honestly, I loved it! Land of two of my favourites combo: Pad Thai with a Singha Beer. Pure Bliss!! Thailand with easy Visa has lots to cover, so... back again, soon :)

2019 — Bangladesh has my roots —bit far-fetched, but always wanted to visit. Despite current tensions between us and them, my weekend in Dhaka was peaceful. The Chaotic Capital! Walked all day from Notun Dhaka to Puran Dhaka, dodging the madness — and what fun it was! And yes, Kachchi Biriyani was the perfect reward.  

2020 — Last pre-Covid trip was a spontaneous dash to Nepal — because you simply can! Kathmandu was fantastic, still healing from the quake. Bhaktapur and Patan were captivating, and I basically lived on Momo. But Pokhara, nestled in Annapurna’s lap, was pure magic. Honestly, I never wanted to leave! Dead serious!

2022 — Travel restarted after 2.5 years of battling through the Covid times. And somehow — legally, mind you — I sneaked into Pakistan using the Pilgrimage Visa via the Kartarpur Corridor, where Guru Nanak spent his final days. It was just a single-day trip, but I could write thousands of words about that one day. WHAT AN ADVENTURE IT WAS!

2022 — Wimbledon, Olympics, even Formula One's done. But World Cup Football was a big item left on my bucketlist, and finally managed to tick it off this time. Qatar was mainly Football, and a dash of Doha, but boy what an arrangment. Loved it to the core, specifically since Messi lifted his first. Definitely coming back here!!

2023 — The year I travelled like a fanatic, literally :) Imagine visiting 23 countries in one year — solo. Wild, right? And it all kicked off with Istanbul. WHAT A CITY!! People ask me, “Best city you’ve visited recently?” Easy pick: Istanbul. That perfect blend of Europe and Asia. Nudge me, and I’m ready to fly again — tonight, no kidding :)

2023 — People go to Norway for the Northern Lights. Me? I went chasing a long Schengen visa.

Idiot move, I know :) Ended up with a 7-day single entry! So, Oslo it was — no going up, down, or sideways. But hey, Oslo didn’t disappoint. Still, Bergen and the Lights? Definitely on the comeback list

2023 — Travel was back-to-back, sometimes twice a month. Istanbul had spoilt me — easy, tourist-friendly. So I winged it to Tirana, no homework… and boom, got screwed :) Eastern Europe doesn’t care about tourism, and I forgot that. But it gave me one of life’s best stories! Tirana amazed, Mother Teresa connections and all. Durrës was fun too. Hidden gem, just like its people. Loved them!

2023 — Eastern Europe happened thanks to no Schengen (remeber Norway?) but guess what? UK BRP works here! (Yes, read that right.)

Started with Albania, then off to places I hadn’t even heard of two years ago. MONTENEGRO WAS BEAUTIFUL. PERIOD. Think Croatia vibes, minus the pocket pinch. Bay of Kotor, Perast — JUST LOVED THEM! What views, man!!

2023 — Eastern Europe continued, and I visited places again, which I have never had heard years back. Skopje, the capital was perfect for a weekend getaway, and I found out more of Mother Teressa's root. Had some extra days in hand, and attempted to sneak in another country, using UK Visa, and GOT DEPORTED first time :) Boom! Yes, my passport now has variety of stamps - all thanks to Kosovo! 

2023 — A quick detour from Europe, to Africa, thanks to easy visa using UK BRP, Morocco = Madness. I decided to spred it out between 2 cities — Casablanca, with its serene coastline and the breath-taking Hassan II Mosque; and Marrakesh, where the Medina was chaos, pro max :). From snake charmers to sizzling tagines, it was absolutely captivating — more Arabic in vibe, less African in feel

2023 — Back to Europe, but still without a Schengen visa, hence was looking for easy options; and the homework paid off! Serbia turned out to be the perfect weekend escape, thanks to UK BRP, once again:) Stuck around to the capital, Belgrade. The Nikola Tesla Museum, the majestic Saint Sava Church, and visits to the two iconic stadiums of Red Star and Partizan were just enough madness needed.

2023 — Finally got the coveted Schengen visa… but only 2 entries! Painful. So, the desperate me mapped out a 15-day road trip across 7 countries (mostly capitals). Stop 1 : Czechia—because hey, they gave me the visa! Spent two days in Prague and now I get why it’s a backpacker’s paradise. Loved every bit of it, and I’m definitely coming back for a much longer stay. John Lennon’s Wall was epic btw!

2023 — This trip was all about overnight border crossings — God bless FlixBus! First border crossed, and Stop 2 was Czechia’s neighbour: Slovakia. I picked Bratislava with zero expectations… and ended up falling in love with the capital. Made friends with Čumil - the famous bronze handyman peeking from a street canal; roamed like crazy; and even had my own Selfieccino. What fun!

2023 — Another border, another country. Stop 3: Hungary. Honestly, the next 3 days were the best of the trip. Buda and Pest — two cities split by the Danube — were EPIC. Rode Tram 2, one of Europe’s most scenic routes, passing everything touristy: Parliament, Chain Bridge, (and viewing) Buda Castle. But the real magic? Budapest at night — it turns to GOLD. Budapest has my heart.

2023 — Border crossings continued. Stop 4: Croatia, Hungary’s neighbour. Just a quick 2day stop in the capital, Zagreb, to stay close to the northern borders. The city was compact and fun, but what stood out were its quirky museums — especially the wackiest of them all: The Museum of Broken Relationships. I laughed and laughed, OMG! Dubrovnik’s still on my list, and I’m definitely coming back.

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