Captain Nero in Africa
I always loved maps. My phone doesn’t have apps like Swiggy, Zomato or even Ola. But I do have world maps, map quiz, and I keep competing on it furiously, finding Rwanda, Palau, Cape Verde as the game keeps throwing name after name at me….
The Joy of Being a Trip Leader and ‘Staying Alive’
Trip leading takes the ‘routine’ away from my life. It keeps surprising me. It shows me new places, beautiful places. It lets me see people’s happier versions for the seven days that they come. It lets me see the baggage they have come with, and…
On His Own Trip’s New Trip Leader’s Series: Abhay Tyagi
Trip leader Abhay Tyagi ke baare mein hum kya hi bataye. Locally, nationally, and globally known as “Guddu Bhaiya” for his resemblance to the Mirzapur character, Tyagi boy is a “achha aadmi”. The good-est boy of the OHOT tribe, the whole of OHOT (and anybody…
Why One Should Travel with Someone They Love
If you want to know a person, travel with him. See how his eyes light up when he sees something beautiful. See if he takes small hiccups in his stride. See how he talks to the people there, and if there is warmth in his…
On His Own Trip is Adding New International Destinations for the Indian Traveller to Explore
As the world started travelling enthusiastically again in 2022, the travel industry resumed its work with renewed vigour! Here at On His Own trip, we decided to start leading trips in new countries. The urge to go beyond the usual or regular, the urge to…
On His Own Trip: Nero’s testimonial for tripper Sakshi
Sakshi first came with me on my Munnar Vagamon trip. She had been following the page for a few years and through intermittent conversations, I had a good feeling about her. On the first day she was quiet. I asked her why she was so…
Yeh Meri Family
One of my aunts flew to India yesterday. She lives in the US. Last night, she asked me about my upcoming Kenya trip. I excitedly told her about going to the Masai Mara, and hopefully witnessing the Wildebeest Migration. She casually remarked that I should…
Nafran Valley, we shall miss you!
July 1: Its been five days. Of walking in the mountains. Today the sixth, as we head back to Pahalgam, I don’t want to leave. I feel a subtle stabbing pain in the middle of my chest. The others are walking ahead, trooping along the…
Here’s to Love, Laughter, and the Magic of the Mountains
In travel, often external factors can change your plans (Covid being a prime example). Two days before my Tarsar Marsar trip, a trekker fell off a wooden bridge into the swirling Lidder waters. A guide had heroically jumped in after him to save, and both…
A Surreal day in Philippines: Witnessing the Moalboal Sardine Run
What’s the most beautiful thing you have seen this year? Remember those Nat Geo videos where you see a spectacular moment in the wild. We went out in a boat into the sea. The itinerary said we were going to snorkel with sardines and turtles….
On Top of the World: My Journey To Everest Base Camp
Heh, it has taken me a while to process my journey in Nepal. But here I am, with a bag of mixed emotions. Right before reaching Lobuche, which is the second last village before the base camp, I wondered if I made the right decision…