I have travelled to 14 countries so far. I have travelled solo, with friends, and with strangers. In this post, let me share some findings from my travel experiences!

My favorite places

Of all the places I have visited, my favorite places are:

  • Rome, Italy: A mind-blowing city where architecture, history, and food come together beautifully.
  • Osaka, Japan: Jack of all trades. A well-rounded city that is good(not great) for everything- nature, beauty, culture, nightlife, city life, history, and food.
  • Rishikesh, India: My favourite place for a longer stay. It has great vibes, great vegan food, fun people, and a deeply relaxing environment.

What solo travel taught me

I have solo travelled to a few places like Finland, Bhutan, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Recently, in November 2025, I spent a month travelling solo across North India. One thing I realised is that solo travel demands much more from you than travelling with others.

Your decisions carry real consequences. On a trek, for example, you try to carry exactly you need – nothing more, nothing less. That means you must think carefully about what you would truly need. If you pack unnecessary things, they become a burden. If you forget something essential, you may get into a trouble.

This process of taking decisions and facing the consequences taught me a lot about myself. I became more aware of my preferences and limitations, and I learned how to explore independently. After coming back home, I let go of things that I didn't need -- I left my previous gym for a new better gym, decorated my house, got new clothes and made new friends. It is great to see these changes that come from solo travel.

Such gems of learnings and experiences are why I travel!

Since everyone gets different travel experiences, I think the best approach is to explore different places and different styles of travel, whether solo, with a group of new people, or with friends. In doing so, you find your own way of travelling and a few gems along the way. 😁