Soles of a Nomad

Tired, dusty, and mildly marinated in sweat, we arrived at Palolem Beach and found paradise. This nuts and bolts guide offers practical tips, funny stories, and serious vindaloo recommendations from our sun-drenched week in one of Goa’s most charming beach escapes.

Booking train tickets in India almost broke me. But riding those trains across the country—through AC classes, sleeper bunks, and samosa-stuffed compartments—was one of the best travel experiences of my life. Here’s what it’s like to navigate India’s railway madness as a family of five.