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Photo Log section includes blogs where the photos capture the beauty of the landscape, places visited and activities enjoyed. They spark your wanderlust to travel.

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Glymur waterfall hike: Guide to an amazing day hike in Iceland

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on August 26, 2023September 19, 2023

Glymur waterfall in Snaefellsnes Peninsula is the highest waterfall in Iceland that is accessible on foot. This is a complete guide to Glymur waterfall hike.

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Explore the spectacular Katla Ice Cave in South Iceland

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 29, 2023September 23, 2023

Kalta ice cave is a must-do on the South Iceland itinerary. It is a natural ice cave that is open all year round.

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Hike the rim of Asbyrgi Canyon in North Iceland: A Photo Essay

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 22, 2023September 23, 2023

Asbyrgi Canyon is a wonderful part of Diamond Circle, a popular route in Northern Iceland. Visit this massive canyon for beautiful views and make sure to hike a part of it.

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Road tripping in Namibia: A Photo Essay

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on October 19, 2021September 19, 2023

Namibia doesn’t really come to mind immediately when you think of your first trip to African continent. But the dramatic desert landscapes and red dunes, stunning sky-scapes with thousands of stars, wildlife at Etosha National Park, and endless stretches of wild scenery made it a memorable trip.

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Photo Essay: Island-hopping on a longtail boat in Thailand

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 31, 2020August 29, 2021

Hiring a local longtail boat and being out on the open ocean, hopping from one island to another, having local food makes for a perfect day in Thailand.

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An Epic Adventure: Helicopter ride over Reunion Island

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 28, 2019September 26, 2023

A helicopter ride over Reunion Island is a thrilling experience. This Photo Log gives you a glimpse of the unique topography of this island best enjoyed with an aerial view.

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 40 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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Vietnam on my mind today. . . . #vietnam🇻🇳 Vietnam on my mind today. 
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Strokkur is the show stopper at Geysir geothermal Strokkur is the show stopper at Geysir geothermal area, one of the top attractions on the Golden Circle route in Iceland.
This geyser erupts every 6-10 minutes so got to keep your cameras 📸 ready!
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For this + all other Golden Circle attractions, head to my blog. I published a fresh blogpost on this. Link in bio.
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I am watching Game of Thrones series again. It was I am watching Game of Thrones series again. It was incredible viewing the first time, even after reading the books. Thinking back to all the #gotlocations I have been to on our trips.
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None as instantly recognisable as the King’s Landing. And this includes the many #gameofthrone locations in Iceland this summer.
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Walking the walls in #dubrovnik instantly transports you back. Can you recognise the #walkofshame location in Dubrovnik from this photo series?
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#indiantravelblogger #travelbloggerindia #gofurther #familytravel #familytimes #familyblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #activefamily #travelwithkids #kidstravel #familyblog 
#gotfans #got #gameofthrones #croatiafulloflife #croatia🇭🇷 #croatia_photography #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #dubrovnik🇭🇷 #kingslanding #dubrovnic #dubrovnikcroatia #dubrovnikoldtown
Sri Lanka on my mind today. The country is past th Sri Lanka on my mind today.
The country is past the chaos and riots against government it faced in 2022. Tourism is back. The best time to visit is from October to March.
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I just published a post on some of the National Parks in Sri Lanka. Link in Bio.
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Plus updated content on posts related to Cultural Triangle, Best Places to visit, 10-day itinerary. 
For a country this compact, Sri Lanka offers a diverse set of experiences. 
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Photo from elephant sighting at #kaudullanationalpark.
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#srilankatravel #srilanka🇱🇰 #nationalparkssrilanka #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers 
#srilankatrip #srilankatourism 
#wildlifesafari #srilanka_travel 
#srilankatravels 
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This post is to tell you about myself. So here goe This post is to tell you about myself. So here goes in 10 neat points, something about myself.

- I have been to over 45+ countries, mostly with my family, a few on corporate trips.
- My immediate family, also my travel 🧳 companions are my husband and my pre-teen daughter. 
- We never planned our family trips around our child, rather she was expected to get on board with wherever we were going. She loves exploring new places, and now enjoys hiking as well.
- Back to me. I am a corporate executive, not a full time traveler. But my passion to experience new regions, activities, food never dulls.
- I plan the itineraries on our family trips. I focus more on what activities to do, what sights to visit. My husband loves comfortable-to-fabulous hotels 🏨 and food 🥘 , so researching on hotels and restaurants (and bars!) is his zone.
- I love trying out adventure activities. I am a certified scuba diver 🐠 . And have tried skiing, rappelling, sky diving, rock climbing. I try and do a couple of dives if my family holiday includes proximity to ocean.
- I have a preference for vegetarian food though I do eat meat and fish. I love fresh fish dishes.
- Tequila is my favourite drink 🍹 though I enjoy whiskey and wine as well. A well-made margarita never fails to make me happy 😃 
- I enjoy reading 📖 , but have moved from being a voracious reader a few years ago, to picking a new book once every couple of months. The increase in travel writing for my blog somehow had a linear negative correlation with reading.
- I am based in india.

I would love to know more about you. Do comment.
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Helicopter tours are ridiculously expensive, and I Helicopter tours are ridiculously expensive, and I have taken only a couple during my trips. But as you soar high, what a view! And when it’s topography like #reunión island, so worth it!
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Heavy rainfall our our planned hike in the area around #pitondelafournaise, one of the most active volcanoes 🌋. But check out the views of this volcano and the caldera.
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The last 3 photos are the fantastic #cirques at Reunion. 
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Have you taken a plane or helicopter tour? Iceland? Hawaii? New Zealand? Anywhere?
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#helicopterride #aerialview #helicopterrides #reunionisland🌴 #reunionisland #reuniontourisme #reunion❤️ #pitondelafournaise🌋 #cirquecilaos #aerialphotography #aerialviews #aerialviewphotograph 
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Vietnam on my mind today. . . . #vietnam🇻🇳 Vietnam on my mind today. 
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.
#vietnam🇻🇳 #việtnam #vietnamtravel #vietnamtrip #vietnamcharm #vietnamtravels  #đànẵng #danangvietnam🇻🇳 #danangvietnam #danangtravel #cyclingpics #vietnamcycling #vietnamcyclingtours 

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Strokkur is the show stopper at Geysir geothermal Strokkur is the show stopper at Geysir geothermal area, one of the top attractions on the Golden Circle route in Iceland.
This geyser erupts every 6-10 minutes so got to keep your cameras 📸 ready!
.
.
For this + all other Golden Circle attractions, head to my blog. I published a fresh blogpost on this. Link in bio.
.
.
#strokkur #strokkurgeyser #geysiriceland #geysir #geysirgeothermalarea #geyser 
#icelandtravel #icelandtrip #icelandicnature  #icelandadventure #icelandroadtrip #Icelandlove #icelandexplored #icelandiclandscape #icelandphoto #icelandnature 
#icelandphotography #icelandicadventure #icelandicsummer 
#indiantravelblogger #travelbloggerindia #gofurther #familytravel #familytimes #familyblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #activefamily #travelwithkids
I am watching Game of Thrones series again. It was I am watching Game of Thrones series again. It was incredible viewing the first time, even after reading the books. Thinking back to all the #gotlocations I have been to on our trips.
.
.
None as instantly recognisable as the King’s Landing. And this includes the many #gameofthrone locations in Iceland this summer.
.
.
Walking the walls in #dubrovnik instantly transports you back. Can you recognise the #walkofshame location in Dubrovnik from this photo series?
.
.
.

#indiantravelblogger #travelbloggerindia #gofurther #familytravel #familytimes #familyblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #activefamily #travelwithkids #kidstravel #familyblog 
#gotfans #got #gameofthrones #croatiafulloflife #croatia🇭🇷 #croatia_photography #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #dubrovnik🇭🇷 #kingslanding #dubrovnic #dubrovnikcroatia #dubrovnikoldtown
Sri Lanka on my mind today. The country is past th Sri Lanka on my mind today.
The country is past the chaos and riots against government it faced in 2022. Tourism is back. The best time to visit is from October to March.
.
I just published a post on some of the National Parks in Sri Lanka. Link in Bio.
.
Plus updated content on posts related to Cultural Triangle, Best Places to visit, 10-day itinerary. 
For a country this compact, Sri Lanka offers a diverse set of experiences. 
.
.
Photo from elephant sighting at #kaudullanationalpark.
.
.
.
#srilankatravel #srilanka🇱🇰 #nationalparkssrilanka #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers 
#srilankatrip #srilankatourism 
#wildlifesafari #srilanka_travel 
#srilankatravels 
#indiantravelblogger #travelbloggerindia #gofurther #familytravel #traveltogether #familytimes #familyblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #activefamily #travelwithkids #kidstravel #familyblog #indiantraveller
This post is to tell you about myself. So here goe This post is to tell you about myself. So here goes in 10 neat points, something about myself.

- I have been to over 45+ countries, mostly with my family, a few on corporate trips.
- My immediate family, also my travel 🧳 companions are my husband and my pre-teen daughter. 
- We never planned our family trips around our child, rather she was expected to get on board with wherever we were going. She loves exploring new places, and now enjoys hiking as well.
- Back to me. I am a corporate executive, not a full time traveler. But my passion to experience new regions, activities, food never dulls.
- I plan the itineraries on our family trips. I focus more on what activities to do, what sights to visit. My husband loves comfortable-to-fabulous hotels 🏨 and food 🥘 , so researching on hotels and restaurants (and bars!) is his zone.
- I love trying out adventure activities. I am a certified scuba diver 🐠 . And have tried skiing, rappelling, sky diving, rock climbing. I try and do a couple of dives if my family holiday includes proximity to ocean.
- I have a preference for vegetarian food though I do eat meat and fish. I love fresh fish dishes.
- Tequila is my favourite drink 🍹 though I enjoy whiskey and wine as well. A well-made margarita never fails to make me happy 😃 
- I enjoy reading 📖 , but have moved from being a voracious reader a few years ago, to picking a new book once every couple of months. The increase in travel writing for my blog somehow had a linear negative correlation with reading.
- I am based in india.

I would love to know more about you. Do comment.
.
.
.
#horseshoebend #visitarizona 
#explorepage #adventuretraveller #adventuretraveler 
#indiantravelblogger #travelbloggerindia #gofurther #familytravel #traveltogether #familytimes #familyblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #activefamily #travelwithkids #kidstravel #familyblog #indiantraveller
Helicopter tours are ridiculously expensive, and I Helicopter tours are ridiculously expensive, and I have taken only a couple during my trips. But as you soar high, what a view! And when it’s topography like #reunión island, so worth it!
.
.
Heavy rainfall our our planned hike in the area around #pitondelafournaise, one of the most active volcanoes 🌋. But check out the views of this volcano and the caldera.
.
.
The last 3 photos are the fantastic #cirques at Reunion. 
.
.
Have you taken a plane or helicopter tour? Iceland? Hawaii? New Zealand? Anywhere?
.
.
.
#helicopterride #aerialview #helicopterrides #reunionisland🌴 #reunionisland #reuniontourisme #reunion❤️ #pitondelafournaise🌋 #cirquecilaos #aerialphotography #aerialviews #aerialviewphotograph 
#indiantravelblogger #travelbloggerindia #gofurther #familytravel #traveltogether #familytimes #familyblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #activefamily #travelwithkids #kidstravel #familyblog
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