How to travel with a full time job

We both have full time day jobs. And we have 2 kids. Also, we both share tremendous love for travel. However, having a full time job, a baby and several commitments at home means we have our own limitations. Although, we don’t have the liberty of packing our bags at a wit, and starting off … Read more

10 unusual things to do in Shimla

Naldehra Trek 7

Although there is no dearth of famous places to visit in Shimla or things to do in Shimla. But, if you are the one like me who always tries to skip a few of the usual ones and try some unusual things to do, then you are at the right place. Because here, I am going … Read more

Revolving Compass is nominated for Liebster Award

Liebster Award Revolving Compass

We are super duper excited to announce that Revolving Compass has been nominated for the Liebster Award 2016!!! Yeppieee!!! Thank you Steven & Hayley We would like to start with a big thanks to Steven & Hayley of Four Dirty Feet for nominating us for the Liebster Award. Thank you guys. We feel really honored to … Read more

Guided tours vs Independent travel

Guided Tours vs Independent Travel

We all face the issue of choosing between guided tours vs independent travel at some point during our travel. Having tried both of these extensively during our travel, we thought it’s a good time to give some introspection to the guided tours vs independent travel dilemma. We hope it can also give some insight to … Read more

Shimla to Manali Road Trip – one of the most scenic in India

Shimla Manali Highway

A Shimla to Manali road trip is one of the most picturesque ones that we have taken in our life. The distance between Shimla and Manali is about 250 kms. And, theShimla to Manali road trip winds through the mighly Himalayas. So, it takes 7-8 hours to reach Manali from Shimla covering this distance. Which including stops … Read more

Things to do in Melbourne – our Melbourne bucket list

Things to do in Melbourne

Most of us who love to travel or vacation have our own bucket lists. For some it might be the bucket list of places to visit, for others it might be the activities they want to do. We have always enjoyed creating our own bucket list of wonderful places to visit and exciting things to … Read more

How to develop a budget before setting out on a tour to India

Mysore 3

A tour to India is about exploring the wealth of nature and history besides carrying snapshots of precious moments that add to your pleasant memories. At the same time, you must also count upon a few expenses that you can’t evade. Since, there are many places in India that can be visited on a pocket … Read more

8 Things to know before you travel to Tibet

travel to tibet

Tibet is a beautiful country, typical of the monks, monasteries, bright blue sky akin to what you see on a trip to Iceland, amazing mountains covered with snow, turquoise lakes comparable to some of the most beautiful high altitude lakes in India, etc. If Tibet is on your bucket list , then you need to … Read more

9 things to do in India in monsoons

I love rain, I love monsoon. So much so that I can see the clouds hover and the rain pour for hours sitting besides a window or in my balcony. I feel so cheered up and overwhelmed when it pours. And I know not everyone feels like that, but then, not everyone would have the perspective … Read more