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Celebrating 11 Years!!

Kaushal Karkhanis aka Exotic Gringo - travel blogger from India

Kaushal Karkhanis

Hello, fellow explorer!

I'm Kaushal, a solo, slow traveller and digital nomad who started adventuring in 2007 while choosing to shuttle between Goa and Mumbai.

One year later, an epic life-changing 6-month long trip to South America gave birth to this blog, Exotic Gringo.

More info about me!

Currently in: Mumbai
Going next: Hyderabad

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Solo, slow traveler from India 🇮🇳
🌎 11 months in South America
#travelblogger who left his heart in South America, soul in Bhutan & mind in Goa!

Happy 456th birthday, Rio De Janeiro! 🥳 Did yo

Happy 456th birthday, Rio De Janeiro! 🥳

Did you know that locals call it "cidade maravilhosa" (The marvellous city)?!

It only takes a few days in this intense, vibrant, naturally stunning and diverse city to understand why:

The uniquely spectacular backdrop of curvy hills that meet the grand ocean...

The heady whiff of a barbeque combined with the freshness of the seaside surf...

The sounds of samba, capoeira, baile funk, bossa nova as the city's official background score...

The unmatchable taste of freshly baked pão de queijo...

The unbridled joy of the sand beneath your feet.

Rio is a delight for all senses, and one of the few places in the world I love going back to again and again.

Então, parabéns e até pronto, Cidade Maravilhosa! ❤️🎉

#travel #Brazil #RioDeJaneiro #parabénsRio #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #ExoticGringoInBrazil #Brasil

Republic Day this year was spent in this charming

Republic Day this year was spent in this charming sea facing hotel with mom, for which I paid Rs.0!

All thanks to my points & rewards gurus @livefromalounge & @shipraatalounge who taught me how credit cards aren't a bad thing if you pay your fees on time and use them wisely to accumulate points.

This was the first time mom stepped out of home since the lockdown, so I wanted her to experience a part of Mumbai we all love (watch the sunrise by the sea from own verandah: Check!).

Harbour View and its rooftop bistro Bayview Café were both amazing and this marks the third fantastic hotel I've stayed in my own city and continue the #backyardtourism trail.

#travel #India #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #Mumbai #Colaba #MumbaiHotels #seaview #sunrise #Maharashtra

Every year, I've spent at least a month or two in

Every year, I've spent at least a month or two in Goa over the past 10-15 years. Back in 2010, I even moved there to learn boxing and work remotely - something that's become the norm and acceptable in 2020 - back then, people thought I was either a crazy vagabond or a genius trailblazer.

The truth is - it's Goa's vibe. It's Goa's thriving and connected community that keeps calling me back to it. Maharashtra and Karnataka probably have way more cleaner and nicer beaches today, but what makes Goa unique is that it's a melting pot of cultures and a global village in its true form.

So this year feels odd, not because of the house arrest from the pandemic, but because I couldn't visit my beloved Goa and connect with my tribe.

On the plus side, I've discovered a lot of places even I didn't know about, just following the travels of others who took on the trailblazer mantle and showed me so many wonderful places I now want to visit (can't thank YouTube enough!)

As 2020 comes to a close, I'm looking forward to revisiting eternal favorites Goa and Thailand next year... and maybe a new destination too! 😊🤞🏼

What are YOUR travel plans for 2021? 🎉

#travel #Goa #slowtravel #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #ExoticGringoInIndia #ExoticGringoInGoa #Chapora #Goa #Palolem #Vagator #Patnem #Arambol

Life is like a card game. It's not about winning o

Life is like a card game. It's not about winning or losing, but enjoying the game with the cards we are dealt.

So despite this year's challenges and zero travel, I decided to do a staycation weekend in my own city - Mumbai, at some charming places I have discovered through @alishasadikot's heritage walks (Grand Hotel Ballard Estate) and Google Maps (Hotel Kemps Corner) and thoroughly loved both stays.

The best part? To rekindle the hospitality industry, these came at steal prices (3K and 2K!)

Doing a detailed vlog in a new staycation / indie Mumbai stays series at YouTube.com/ExoticGringo, so keep your eyes peeled on the channel 😊

Disclaimer: the photo of @hotel_kemps_corner is not taken by me, but @saeebhurkephotography. Took it from the hotel's Google listing.

Absolutely loved the fabulous refurbishing and kitschy decor architecture design studio @studiorap_india has done to the Hotel Kemps Corner.

#Mumbai #indiehotels #travel #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #ExoticGringoInIndia #staycation

Forever grateful for the fond memories of this day

Forever grateful for the fond memories of this day in 2007 🙂 it's amazing how powerful a photograph can be, isn't it?!

Nursing an injured back and yet I'm smiling because this showed up as a memory.

#Talpona #Goa #travel #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #throwback #exoticgringoingoa #goatrippers

Hallo, December! The ONE place I'd want to be in r

Hallo, December! The ONE place I'd want to be in right now is Germany 🇩🇪

It took me no more than a few hours to fall in love with this amazing country, especially since I visited it at the best time onecould be there - for the magical Christmas Markets (even Oktoberfest comes second)!!

I've been wanting to revisit Germany for the longest time, but hoping to make it happen next year, possibly in the summer for a change. But Europe during Christmas time is just an unforgettable experience and I'll want to keep revisiting as many times as I can 😊

Check out my Germany posts and videos at ExoticGringo.com/Germany 🇩🇪

#Germany #deutschland
#ichliebedeutsch #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #exoticgringoingermany #germanyawaitsyou #germanytourism #yuletide #weinachtsmarkt #Christmas #christmasmarket

The thing with Mumbai is, she reveals her true and

The thing with Mumbai is, she reveals her true and full form only over time, only after you make efforts to explore and appreciate her.

I think I got down to this only after traveling to faraway places and then returning home and showing my friends from those faraway places around.

Today I'm excited to put together a compilation of some of my favorite places in Maximum City that I've discovered over the years, even as I continue to explore my home city as a never ending #backyardtourism project - something that has also helped me deal with not being able to travel during the pandemic.

Do check it out in the new Guides tab, and let me know if you have any other secrets about Mumbai (or your home city!!)

#travel #India #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #ExoticGringoInIndia #InstagramGuides

Happy Children's Day (and a luminous + prosperous

Happy Children's Day (and a luminous + prosperous Diwali), folks! 🌟 🎆 🎇 ✨🕯️💡🪔

Swipe for proof that I was always meant to be a traveller 😉

This year has been a humbling reminder that travel is a privilege we probably take for granted, and throwbacks and revisiting past stories have been the only way to keep travel - and our childlike curiosity alive.

After all, it's this childlike beginner's mindset that allows us to keep an open mind about our world and broaden our world view...

So we can learn, unlearn and grow as individuals and society.

OK, I swear I didn't mean to make this post soooo deep. Shine on, travel on!

#childrensday #HappyDiwali #throwback #beginnersmind #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger

Currently, the hottest / most visited post on my b

Currently, the hottest / most visited post on my blog is about the best photography locations in Goa, so I thought I'd use this opportunity to educate visitors about the threat to Mollem.

What are your favorite picture perfect locations in Goa? I'd love to add them to the list and credit you! 😊🤙🏼

#travel #India #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #ExoticGringoInIndia #ExoticGringoInGoa #Chapora #chaporafort #GoaTrippers #goadiaries #ThingsToDoInGoa #sogoa #lbbgoa

Go Nevada! 🇺🇸 The world is counting on you

Go Nevada! 🇺🇸

The world is counting on you to make the better choice today.

📸 File photos from my first trip to the USA back in 2013 where I fell in love with the "biggest little city in the world", #Reno in #Nevada - a city I often refer to as "Vegas with soul"

Definitely my favorite non-metro city in all of the USA 😊 What's yours?!

#Election2020 #travel #USA #DekhoAmerica #travelblogger #indiantravelblogger #ExoticGringoInUSA

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