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The more I see of the world, the longer my travel wishlist grows #wanderlust

Does anyone have a subscription to The Hindu epaper? I have a story out in the magazine today that I need access to please.

@ShebsAlom F1 is big, and people are travelling for it. I am guessing also football - I know Qatar really pulled out all the stops to attract tourists for the FIFA they hosted recently. Yoga (if that counts as sport), and definitely marathons.

Needed a few pointers or comments on a piece I’m doing regarding whether people travel to a destination for sporting reasons, and whether this will grow further. Skiing is a big business, is there room for more sports to grow with right strategy? #journorequest #prrequest

One more for Condé Nast Traveller Middle East - I loved writing about this weirdly wonderful hotel in Kandy and its equally fascinating owner! cntravellerme.com/story/an-ode-t…

I took a solo trip to Luang Prabang during a particularly low phase on my life. That’s when I realised the true healing power of travel. For Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, I wrote a guide to this very special place. cntravellerme.com/story/what-to-…

@shalini_writes This is for A+ Singapore. I’ll share the link once the story goes online. Thanks!

@charukesi Great! Which magazine? could you share a more readable link please?

Starting the month strong with a four-page spread on the coolest Caucasus city. Nope, not Tbilisi. It's Yerevan.

Ok, a bucketlist is a motivational, aspirational list of things you want to do in your lifetime, that is, before you kick the bucket. It does NOT refer to a cute plastic pail into which you drop a list of snacks you want to eat, places you want to visit, things you want to see.

Writer @charukesi Ramadurai has been to India's holy city of Varanasi many times. But never from the back of an electric rickshaw driven by a team of change-making local women. This is Holy City Rickshaws, and they’re here to empower. @IntrepidFdn adventure.com/varanasi-holy-…

This is one of the most special stories I have reported on recently, on the women doing the new erickshaw tours in Varanasi. Each one of these brave women has an incredible story of resilience and resolve, and I wish them all the luck in the world. adventure.com/varanasi-holy-…

On my loooooong flight(s) back home from Reykjavík to Kuala Lumpur, I told myself, “I’m tired of this. I’m too old for this. I can’t do this any longer.” I’ve rested well in the 36 hours since I’ve got home, and now I can’t stop making plans for future trips! Anyone relate?

This legend turns 99 today. And this is such a lovely tribute to the ways in which he has enriched our lives ❤️ theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2…

Special shoutout to Seljalandfoss, where you can walk up behind the falls to see it from an utterly glorious perspective. I got thoroughly drenched but it was super delightful! #icelandalbum

Next up in my #icelandalbum, the stunning waterfalls dotted across the country - it is said there are over 10000 (I can believe that, given how so many along the roads don’t even have star billing). I stopped to see only a handful, but each was so unique and aweinspiring.

I knew Iceland was going to be beautiful, but it truly took my breath away. Starting a photo series today of my #icelandalbum

@appadappajappa @carbon_stink I don’t know any journalists in Indonesia, sorry!

@carbon_stink @charukesi if you can help?

Hey, is it possible to connect with freelancer journalists in Indonesia? This is for a collaborative story regarding illegal wildlife trade for a grant. Pls tag journos you know would be open to collaboration.

For a travel piece on #SriLanka, I’m looking for new, exciting hotel openings across the country. Please hit me up with your recos #journorequest

@zanmerusteff 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

Sometimes I miss the community I had on here and the way it felt in the old days... Anyone else?

How do you find a snow leopard in Ladakh? You find a snow leopard tracker to help you—experts who aren’t just helping travelers clap eyes on these magnificent felines, but working to protect them, too. @Charukesi Ramadurai pays them a visit. adventure.com/snow-leopard-t…

@sastrocaro 100%

it’s so interesting for me how solo travel can enhance self-developement, u just go back and have different standards

You need expert eyes to spot these camouflaged cats in their natural habits. I wrote about the snow leopard trackers of Ladakh’s Lungmar Remote Camp work towards responsible wildlife tourism and conservation in the barren lands of Hemis National Park. adventure.com/snow-leopard-t…