The Other Side
More than just a Tourist Guide
“Take only memories, leave only footprints.”
Chief Seattle
About Me
Hello, I am Madhurima. Bit by the travel bug, I began to explore the unique experiences the world has to offer us.Like many others, I love exploring new places, delving into the unknown and experiencing the adventures that this world has to offer us. However, what inspires me to travel is more than just the astounding beauty of nature. Its about understanding the people, their culture, their experiences, their habits and appreciating the differences!
Blogs
Scroll down to see all my travelling experience.
Hidden Gems
Tranquility, spirituality, and glimpses of the Himalayas at Kasar Devi, a quaint hamlet in Uttarakhand
You may or may not reach a state of permanent bliss or spiritual enlightenment at Kasar Devi, although the hamlet offers you plenty of opportunities to do so, but you will certainly be greeted with magnificent views of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Trishul and the Himalayan range all the way to Panchachuli. There are three […]
The Avatar mountains are real: a journey to Zhangjiajie
Buried deep in the world’s highest populated country, China, lies an otherworldly landscape. Thousands of striking monoliths covered with lush green foliage rise from the ground and blast through the clouds to reach heaven’s gates. The landscape is surreal to say the least. In 1982, China decided to build a national park to preserve this […]
Pulau Besar- Malaysia’s best kept secret
Paradise does exist and you don’t have to go to heaven to find it. You just have to go the country which is known as “Truly Asia”- Malaysia! In the east coast of Malaysia lies an island so pristine that it takes anyone just one glance to fall in love with it. Pulau Besar is […]
A visual story of Hong Kong’s compelling street art
Hong Kong’s street art scene is booming and creativity is at an all time high. Here are 14 photos to show you why you need to check it out ASAP! Wong Chuk Hang Did you know that every year Hong Kong has an event called HK Walls where artists are brought to Hong Kong from all […]
Travel Stories
Falling in love with Bologna, the Italian city with a unique personality
More than 65 million tourists visit Italy per year but only a small fraction of them make it to Bologna. Naturally, I got quite a few questions from locals about why I picked Bologna as one of my travel destinations. I had first read about Bologna in a Jack Reacher thriller during my high school […]
A 5000-year-old culture thrives in Ban Chiang village at Udon Thani, Thailand
Red-painted pots, indigo-dyed hand-woven clothes, and elaborate welcome ceremonies – a 5000-year-old culture thrives in Udon Thani, Thailand. I had the opportunity to delve into this unique culture thanks to a showcase trip organised by the Thailand Village Academy. Along with four other professional bloggers, I flew down to Bangkok and then to Udon Thani […]
The Thai village where infants were buried in stunning red-painted clay pots
About 600km from the bustling city of Bangkok, in the northern district of Udon Thani, lies Ban Chiang village. Ban Chiang gained popularity due to its attractive red painted pottery and was awarded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. Turns out, the popularity of the red-painted pottery is not a recent […]
The incredible story of a tuk-tuk driver on a mission to teach English to Cambodian kids
At first glance, Kim Heak appears to be just another tuk-tuk (auto rickshaw) driver in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Over the last decade, Siem Reap has rapidly grown into an exotic destination for cultural tourism, courtesy of the famous temples of Angkor, especially Angkor Wat. View this post on Instagram Sunrise at Angkor Wat: one of […]
The magic of Ha Long Bay- my first encounter with Vietnam
Ha Long Bay literally translates into the bay of descending dragons. The first time I read about Ha Long Bay was about 6 years ago. I saw a picture of the unearthly limestone karsts blasting out of the emerald green water and I knew this has to go on my bucket list. Fast forward to […]
Singapore- the Asian miracle, welcome to the future
A tiny red dot on a map which was a fishing village 30-40 years ago, Singapore, today boasts of being the 3rd richest country on earth (according to GDP per capita-PPP). Stepping into Singapore is like stepping into the future– 30 years ahead perhaps. In short, Singapore is the Asian miracle that we all must […]
Travel Resources
10 valuable tips for your first solo trip
You have done it. You have taken the first step and booked your tickets for your first solo trip. It might be due to all the crazy solo travel stories you recently read in the media, it might be because of your friend or family who talked you into it, or it might be a […]
13 actionable tips to get your first 1000 Instagram followers and keep growing
Instagram is changing the whole ball game for travelers and photographers all over the world. You may hate it or you may love it but you surely can NOT ignore it. Whether you are a brand looking to increase brand exposure or an individual looking to become an influencer or simply looking to grow your […]
Gallery
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- The path at the view point
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- Amazing street art near Soho
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- Selok Belanak beach, Lombok
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- The tiny but powerful waterfall hidden in a cave
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- Hand weaving of Sarong in Pringasela, lombok
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- The East Dam reservoir
