I'm a travel blogger and freelance writer, with a focus on slow, solo and sustainable travel. I love to cover people and their cultures, as well as their relationship with the Great Outdoors.
A local’s guide to Goa’s liveliest taverns
These neighbourhood watering holes – or taverns, as they’re known – have long been the beating heart of Goan life.
Where to eat, stay and play in Khao Lak
Along with beautiful beaches on southern Thailand's Andaman coast, you'll find jungle waterfalls, night markets and a budding food scene, too.
Beyond the beach: a guide to Old Town Phuket
From street art to food markets and local museums, here are the best things to do in Phuket's historic heart
Tbilisi uncovered: Inside Georgia's crossroads of cultures, history and hidden gems
From sulphur baths and Old Town alleys to modern galleries, scenic hilltop views, and unforgettable Georgian cuisine, Tbilisi is a perfect culture-rich escape.
This Maldives resort has manta rays on call
At the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, your holiday comes with a hotline to the sea. Drop everything when your phone rings—it means the mantas are here.
Best Places to Go in Asia in 2026
Tashkent for its slew of arts-based projects in the pipeline as the Silk Road city seeks to make its mark and opens the long-awaited Centre for Contemporary Art, a catalyst for new creative spaces across the city.
What Happens When You Stop Travelling For The Gram: Lessons From Nepal
In a world obsessed with self-care, Nepal’s Community Homestay Network offers a rare reversal—through slow, reciprocal tourism.
Caucasus chic: How to spend 72 hours in Tbilisi, Georgia
Avantika Chaturvedi discovers how the Georgian capital pairs Old World romance with an avant-garde creative spirit.
The 10 best bars in Tbilisi
From a cocktail bar in a former Soviet-era wine factory to mocktails at a lively jazz club, Georgia's capital has an eclectic drinking culture.
The fertile Silk Road valley few travellers know
In recent years, Uzbekistan has embarked on an ambitious nationwide tourism boom that is transforming much of the country. But its beating heart is in a stunning and largely secluded valley.
Tuk-Tuks, Tusks & Transformation: Sri Lanka’s Wildest Rally For A Cause
An offbeat tuk-tuk rally winds through Sri Lanka—fueling clean water projects, local jobs, and a bold new vision for responsible travel.
World's Top Diving Site: A Look At Life Aboard A Decommissioned Oil Rig
Did you know that you can stay aboard a former oil rig at Sipadan Island, the world's topmost diving site? Adventure traveller Avantika Chaturvedi did just that. She recounts her journey in this exclusive essay for Outlook Traveller.
Homestay on India’s Andaman Islands aims to keep Karen people’s heritage alive via tourism
The wooden homestay in a village near Mayabunder is one of the last of the Karen people’s traditional homes in the Andaman Islands.
The Tightest U-Turn in History
Avantika Chaturvedi headed to Sri Lanka having never driven a tuktuk in her life. After reading online that they were the best way to get around, she spent 28 days travelling 1000km in her new trusty steed, dodging lorries, other tuktuks and even the occasional elephant.
How Three Brothers Put Havelock Island Diving on the Map
The Big Brothers of Havelock’s Diving Culture