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    On the Hoysala Temple Trail
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 4 min

    On the Hoysala Temple Trail

    The Hoysala temple trail was something I’d been wanting to do, ever since I chanced upon a picture of one of the Hoysala temples online....
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    A detailed guide to Heritage Hampi & Hippie Hampi!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Oct 14, 2020
    • 5 min

    A detailed guide to Heritage Hampi & Hippie Hampi!

    All you need to know about exploring Hampi. Best sights to see in Hampi, Exploring Hippie Hampi!
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    Exploring Old Goa
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Oct 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Exploring Old Goa

    Which churches to visit in Old Goa, A lesser known music festival that brings the world to a Goan church.
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    Spiti-Everything you need to know to plan a trip!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 9 min

    Spiti-Everything you need to know to plan a trip!

    Which places to visit in Spiti, Accommodation in Spiti, & more!
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    Best Experiences in Fort Kochi!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Aug 1, 2020
    • 6 min

    Best Experiences in Fort Kochi!

    My favourite experiences in Fort Kochi! From a restaurant with the best view of the sea to a cafe with a stunning library!
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    Exploring Varkala-a detailed guide!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 25, 2020
    • 6 min

    Exploring Varkala-a detailed guide!

    An itinerary to plan a dream holiday to Varkala. How to best explore the backwaters of Varkala, where to surf in Varkala, explore an island
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    Exploring Fort Kochi
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 19, 2020
    • 5 min

    Exploring Fort Kochi

    How to get to Fort Kochi, Exploring Jew Street, Fort Kochi tour
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    A detailed guide to Wayanad, Kerala
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 17, 2020
    • 6 min

    A detailed guide to Wayanad, Kerala

    An area wise break up of points of interest to make it easy to plan where to stay and what to see when in Wayand. Restaurants that I LOVED!
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    Mumbai-The ONLY guide you need!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 13, 2020
    • 9 min

    Mumbai-The ONLY guide you need!

    Where to see the best of Mumbai's architecture, Mumbai street art tour, Mumbai synagogue tour, and much more!
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    Mysore -the essential guide!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 10, 2020
    • 4 min

    Mysore -the essential guide!

    See Mysore in horse drawn carriage, visit a local market, taste some exquisite food, visit the 7 palaces
    112 views0 comments
    Manali- The Ultimate guide!
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 7, 2020
    • 5 min

    Manali- The Ultimate guide!

    Where to stay in Manali to best experience it. A short, rewarding trek, reduce your carbon footprint, the reality of air quality in Manali
    136 views0 comments
    Shimla-What to do for the perfect holiday.
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jul 5, 2020
    • 4 min

    Shimla-What to do for the perfect holiday.

    What to expect in Shimla, A quick guide to Shimla
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    Ranakpur Jain Temple- A photo tour
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jun 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    Ranakpur Jain Temple- A photo tour

    This photo tour of the Ranakpur Jain temple will give you an insight into what to expect when you visit.
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    Day trip from Udaipur- Ranakpur Jain Temple & Kumbalgarh Fort
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    Day trip from Udaipur- Ranakpur Jain Temple & Kumbalgarh Fort

    How to book a trip to Kumbalgarh fort & Rankapur Jain temple. What to expect along the way-the potential dangers of the road in the evening.
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    A photo tour of the City Palace, Udaipur
    Mary Ann Issac
    • May 22, 2020
    • 4 min

    A photo tour of the City Palace, Udaipur

    A photo tour of City Palace, Udaipur. Pictures of the best views of Udaipur from the City Palace
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    Udaipur-the perfect itinerary
    Mary Ann Issac
    • May 19, 2020
    • 5 min

    Udaipur-the perfect itinerary

    The best itinerary for Udaipur, with a note on the places to miss when you are there. best view for sunset.
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    Brihadeeswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Apr 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    Brihadeeswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

    What is the Brihadeeswara temple, and why is it significant to the history and culture of India. How to get there. Operating hours.
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    Darjeeling- A reality check
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Apr 25, 2020
    • 4 min

    Darjeeling- A reality check

    The reality of the condition of Darjeeling, where to eat, how to get away from the crowds, Where to go- a curated list.
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    Weekend getaway to Pondicherry
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Apr 20, 2020
    • 5 min

    Weekend getaway to Pondicherry

    How to make the best of a weekend in Pondicherry. Tried & Tested Restaurant suggestions.
    162 views0 comments
    Gangtok Lal Bazaar- A photo tour
    Mary Ann Issac
    • Apr 16, 2020
    • 2 min

    Gangtok Lal Bazaar- A photo tour

    My experience of exploring Lal Bazaar vegetable market.
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    Hello All! I'm Mary Ann.

    It is only when I took my first solo trip in 2017, that I realised how much I love to travel. I have been unstoppable since then. I hope my solo travel experiences will encourage others to take the plunge & explore our beautiful world!

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