Soles of a Nomad

This is what it’s like to witness a lion kill on safari. No narration. No music. Just blood, dust, and the weight of the wild. We felt it all—because travel.

We went looking for the migration and ended up in the middle of lions, leopards, and stuck tires near crocs. Here’s what we learned finding the best Kenya safari.

Game drives, boat cruises, and a lizard robbing a crocodile’s nest—Queen Elizabeth National Park delivers all the unpredictability a safari should.

I traveled to Uganda to see the mountain gorillas. What I found in the forest was bigger than awe, bigger than photography—bigger than I expected.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda isn’t just wildlife watching—it’s a field report from behind the lines. This is what it feels like when they watch you back.

We went looking for the best Uganda safari—and found it. Here’s how we planned a week of gorillas, chimps, and classic wildlife, without breaking the bank.

Cape Town didn’t wow us—and that’s okay. In this honest guide, we share our experience along with practical tips for visiting Cape Town without the hype.

With penguins, epic views, and one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, a day trip to the Cape Peninsula is the perfect escape from Cape Town.

From childhood obsession to cold reality, this post tells the story of diving with great white sharks in South Africa—where myth meets saltwater.

We followed the Indus River northwest, stopping at silent gompas and sleeping in a homestay beneath jagged peaks. Because travel—and also Pink Floyd.

Before we hit the high-altitude passes, we took a one-day road trip south of Leh to get a taste of Ladakh’s monasteries, scenery, and surprisingly flaky snow.

Before you visit Ladakh’s monasteries, take a moment to understand the spiritual roots, the political borders, and the people who live between them.

Leh might sit at the top of the world, but visiting it doesn’t have to leave you gasping. Here’s how we did it—cold nights, fixed taxi rates, and all.

I dreamed of staying in a houseboat on Dal Lake for years. It delivered everything I imagined—plus one of the worst meals I’ve ever had. Totally worth it.

When we traveled to Kashmir, tensions were high and headlines were grim. What we found was kindness, beauty, and a deeper understanding of what “safe” really means.

Shooting in Varanasi is like trying to compose a symphony in the middle of a parade. This Through the Lens post shows how five photos—each zoomed, framed, and simplified—capture quiet power in India’s loudest city.

A guide to Varanasi, India’s sacred and chaotic masterpiece—complete with a sunrise boat ride, cremation ghats, lassi breaks, and one heavy-hitting river.

From Bhaktapur’s quiet courtyards to the smoky rituals at Pashupatinath, here’s how we explored the Kathmandu Valley—mistakes, marvels, and all.

The Kumari is a living goddess in Kathmandu—chosen young, revered deeply, and seen only briefly. But behind the silence, questions are waiting.

It started with a photo at the Taj Mahal. It ended with me in a freezing river while my daughters calmly watched. Welcome to karma, rafting edition.