Hi there.
Welcome to the footprints of my wandering soul 🙂
I travel often and long. I am a solo traveler, mostly. But sometimes I might be in the company of my partner or a good friend.
Traveling inspires me to write, but it also inspires me to live. And I weave the silhouettes of these inspirations to form stories, poems, or memoirs. Or I just write anything and call the writing whatever I want to.
In this section, you would find many such creations of this neophyte artist 🙂
To read these travel stories along with some of my travel tips, please visit these pages: South America, Southeast Asia, India, and Visas on an Indian Passport.
To get some travel inspiration, please read the articles on this page: Travel Inspiration.
A writer or a painter or any artist can appreciate nothing more than an honest recognition of his or her work. It keeps the artist going on the harder days.
So if you enjoy a verse or a prose, please leave a comment. It might just make my day 🙂
And even if you hate something, please leave a comment. I would increase the dosage of caffeine and work on the feedback 🙂
Come along. Let’s wander.
MY FIRST BOOK
Journeys Beyond and Within...
IS HERE!
In my vivid narrative style (that readers love, ahem), I have told my most incredible adventures, including a nine-month solo trip to South America. In the candid book, the scoldings I got from home for not settling down and the fears and obstacles I faced, along with my career experiments, are laid bare. Witty and introspective, the memoir will make you laugh and inspire you to travel, rediscover home, and leap over the boundaries.
Sikkim Express: "Simple, free-flowing, but immensely evocative."
The Telegraph Online: "An introspective as well as an adventurous read."
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Thanks a lot for your kind words! It’s incredible how much we can learn just by experiencing new places. So happy this encouraged you to start planning your next trip!
The line that stopped me — “traveling inspires me to live” — is one I’ve been quietly wrestling with for years, trying to explain to people why I keep going back out there instead of just watching documentaries on the couch like a sensible human being. There’s something about solo travel specifically that forces a kind of presence you can’t manufacture at home; according to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, experiences that involve novelty and challenge have a significantly stronger effect on long-term well-being than material acquisitions, which might explain why a rough night in a bus station still ends up feeling more alive in memory than a comfortable week of routine. I’m also genuinely curious about your South America journey — nine months solo is the kind of commitment that reshapes you at a cellular level, not just geographically. What was the moment, if there was one, where you stopped feeling like a traveler passing through and started feeling like you actually *belonged* somewhere unexpected?
Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, I think there were changes at a cellular level. I have written about the deepest things in my book that was published last year. I think there were a lot of moments when I felt I belonged. Hard to name any one. but at times when I could speak the language and was taken in by strangers were the most special. Please keep reading and enjoy your travels 🙂
I love reading your blogs. You brings such a fresh energy and good vibes.
Thank you. I am glad you are enjoying the blog 🙂
Bahut hi engaging travel section hai! Aapka writing style sirf places nahi balki emotions aur real travel experience ko bhi beautifully capture karta hai. Solo travel perspective aur storytelling ka blend kaafi inspiring laga. Aise authentic travel content readers ko connect karne me help karta hai
Aise hi relatable aur meaningful travel stories aaj ke time me bahut zaroori hain, aur isi tarah ka quality content StackUmbrella par bhi dekhne ko milta hai. Great work, keep sharing such inspiring journeys
This was such a refreshing read. Your storytelling style feels very honest and natural, and it really shows how travel is more than just visiting places. It’s inspiring to see how journeys can shape our mindset and life.
This is such a lovely post! It really shows your cool vibe and the amazing person you are. The way you write so freely and give it your own twist honestly made me smile. Definitely got some travel inspiration from this… keep sharing your thoughts and inspiring all of us. Wishing you lots of good luck ahead!
Your travel stories are such a joy to read. We love how you capture not just the places but also the emotions, little details and human moments that make a journey unforgettable. It’s truly inspiring.
Hey. Thank you so much. A place is made up of all those things, isn’t it? Stay in touch 🙂
Hey Priyanka, you are an inspiration. It was nice to see that a life like this is possible, gives courage to others for whom it remains a dream. I read this – ‘So if you enjoy a verse or a prose, please leave a comment. It might just make my day’… and well, your blog made my day 🙂 Thankyou for sharing!
Hi Keertana. Thank you for stopping by and this beautiful, kind message. I hope you can make all your dreams come true and that you keep reading the blog. Best wishes, Priyanka
Great post! I’ve always believed that travel is one of the best ways to grow as a person. It’s amazing how exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and stepping out of your comfort zone can completely change your perspective on life. Thanks for sharing your experience—it’s really inspired me to plan my next travel adventure!
Thank you, Arman. Glad you liked the post. It’s amazing, isn’t it? I hope your trip went well. Stay in touch 🙂
Such a fun post.Your cool vibe really shines through. Loved the carefree writing style so inspiring! Keep it up.
haha – thank you!
Hello Priyanka, loved reading your blogs and details on travel to and in South America!
Wanted to speak with you as we are planning to go to Chile in February
Hey Hitakshi, somehow missed this comment. Were you able to speak with me on Instagram or some other place? How was your trip?
I’m also from a small town, and I often feel scared to venture out or take big steps. Reading blogs like yours and seeing others live their best lives independently gives me the courage to take that leap of faith.
Thank you, Melissa, for stopping by. I hope you are taking the leaps and that you are making the most of it 🙂
I admire your bravery and attitude towards life
Thank you. wish you good luck 🙂
I like your bravery and confidence very much, and I often travel alone!
Thank you. If you travel alone, you know how it is!
Amazing blog! Love reading it . kEEP WRITING . Cheers!!
Thank you so much. I will keep writing and I hope you keep reading 🙂
Didi I just randomly doing your blog and I’m loving it!! Love your journey and strong kindness. I’m too from a small town and honestly I’m kinda scared of venturing out too much. I hardly know anything about the outside life..but seeing blogs like this and other people living their best lives independentally, it inspires me to leave for colege to start a whole new journey.
Thank you, Vivienne. Hope you are doing well. How is your journey coming along?
Wow…very inspiring!!
Thank you. Please keep reading 🙂
This is such a cute post! It reflects so much of your cool attitude and the wonderful person you are. The fact that you just write anything and call the writing whatever you want made me chuckle! Will surely get some travel inspirations… keep writing and keep inspiring all your readers! Good luck
haha – thanks Kritika. I didn’t know it was cute. I hope you are traveling, reading, and creating a life for yourself that you want. Stay in touch!
What a breath of fresh air you are. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. It gives me the courage to be so as well. Are you this honest/ vulnerable in real life? That’s the tough stuff.
Thanks for stopping by. That’s the tough stuff and causes me much grief but I try.