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Gringo Says Go: Vaayu, Goa

One of the things i love about Goa is that every visit is a new discovery, a new story. And in spite of coming back to an injured knee from a bike accident –...

MEGA Giveaway! Win a Polaroid cam, travel bag, USB wallet card and more…

Alright, i’ve been meaning to do this for a while now and it’s finally here… I’m giving away prizes, surprises and Exotic Gringo merchandise all through April in a MEGA GIVEAWAY!! To qualify, you...

The Liebster Award: My Answers + Nominations

Firstly, a massive thank you to Jaspreet Narang of Via Bangkok for nominating me for the fun and interesting Liebster Award. A pay-it-forward kinda game for travel bloggers which helps discover new and upcoming...

Jaisalmer Diaries: The Legend of Suryagarh

Something becomes ‘bespoke’ to me when service is earnest, non-intrusive yet customized and goes beyond one’s expectations. That’s how i’ll sum up the 3 days spent at the ultra luxurious Suryagarh in Jaisalmer! Breakfast...

Roving around in Rovaniemi

In February of 2015, i went exploring Rovaniemi… home to Santa Claus in the Arctic Circle region of Finland. Here are the highlights of my trip! Stay: AirBNB My first AirBNB experience couldn’t have...

Offer Alert! ‘See Shop Party Colombo’ package @ Rs. 19, 999/-

Yesterday, i was invited by Cinnamon Hotels & Sri Lankan Airlines for the launch of their new holiday package. While i was expecting a typical operator package, i was pleasantly surprised by the fabulous...

Frankly Frankfurt: First impressions of Germany

When you don’t expect something and it still happens, it’s gratifying, humbling and magical at the same time. Especially around a festive time like Christmas! So for a trip that was never supposed to...

The Pilgrimage of the Incas

It’s been over a year since I came back from the Inca Trail and nostalgia engulfs me. My husband and I did the Inca Trail with another couple that we are really close to,...

Exploring Mahabaleshwar 🍓 LeMeridien Resort & Spa

Confession time! I had never visited Mahabaleshwar until November of 2015. One of the most popular getaways for Mumbaikars seemed so close to home that i often shrugged it off, without realizing what i...

Hostel Review: Meininger Hotel Berlin Mitte “Humboldthaus”

A photo posted by Kaushal Karkhanis (@exoticgringo) on Dec 5, 2015 at 10:52am PST My base in Berlin was this bright and cheerful hotel + hostel that was perfect walking distance from everything i...
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