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Even I get by with a little bit of help . . .

Travel planning can feel like a daunting task. You have to look at various aspects of travel like getting affordable flights, and reliable accommodations, and pick travel-friendly products to record memories and stay connected. You also have to think about damage control if things go wrong (and they will). Prevention is better than cure, mis amigos.

I’ve picked these out from an ocean of options and personally use and trust them to save you (and me) the trouble of decision fatigue.

cheap flights

Momondo is one of the most reliable search engine for finding flights. And you find them at quite the deal sometimes. Book your next flight using Momondo.
Travelling on a Budget is challenging. But finding cheap flights won't be anymore. I browse Dollar Flight Club regularly to find deals for places I'm planning to go. They send email alerts every time there's a deal that can't be ignored. And now with their new premium+ service, they are making travelling business and first class within your grasp. Use code DFCbusiness50 to get 50% off the membership. Even one flight booked will pay itself off many times over.

Booking Accommodation

If I have to look for cheap properties, I always make sure to have a look at Agoda. Can't really leave a great deal behind now, right?
Every time I spontaneously decide to go to a place, I look for property options in the place while on a bus to the said place. They have great deals and most of the properties have free cancellation. If you want to book a property for visa purposes, it's a great choice as you have the freedom to change your plans last minute.

staying connected

Travel Wifi provides Wi-Fi in over 100+ countries. This is a supplement if most of your work is online and need to find internet in the most obscure of places. And you don't have to worry about staying connected with your loved ones no matter where in the world you are.
You need a reliable VPN if you plan to work online or are travelling and want access to services not available in a particular region. For its simplicity TunnelBear in my pick.

travel insurance

SafetyWing provides Travel Medical Insurance at a very affordable price: $37/4 weeks. A great option to stay insured if you're on a budget but still want something to fall back on when things just don't seem to go right while vagabonding.
World Nomads can get a bit expensive, but if you work remotely and carry around a lot of Electronic Gear, you want to make sure it's covered as well. A perfect companion for the Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Adrenaline Junkies.

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Day 4: Psychedelic

For the prompt Psychedelic, @letteringstylechallenge by @aureliemaron, Rishikesh just fit right in.

A holy town by the river Ganga that emerges from the Himalayas, it is known as the Yoga Capital of the World. People come here to learn and practice different Yoga styles and it is filled with Pilgrims, the Spiritually Curious and Adventurous.

Here I decided to illustrate the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram or better known as Beatles Ashram.

@procreate 

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Day 3: Ligature

For the prompt Ligature, @letteringstylechallenge by @aureliemaron, I had my mind on Diu and this one facade that I found really pretty there.

Diu is a small island joined to the state of Gujarat with a bridge. With its Portuguese Architecture and influence in the town it seemed only apt to bring that out for this piece.

After a lot of experimentation and wondering why I decided to paint such an elaborate background, I completed this postcard. The initial style of my lettering didn’t work and I had to re-do it to match the background once it was done. Finally simplicity won and something emerged that I was happy to look at. But I’m glad I didn’t abandon it halfway and saw it through.

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Day 2: Ribbon

For the prompt Ribbon of @letteringstylechallenge by @aureliemaron, I wanted my piece to be delicate and light. Coastal city of Kochi seemed perfect for it. With its history welcoming many cultures and many types of buildings I was at a loss about what I would pick to represent it. And ocean and the unique chinese fishing nets seemed to be the answer to my vision.

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Day 1: Bevel

A bit late to the party but here’s my addition to the first prompt of @letteringstylechallenge Style Challenge by @aureliemaron.

Since travel is a huge part of who I am,I decided to letter some postcards of my Favourite Places in India.

Agra is the first thing that comes to mind whenever anyone wants to travel here. Seeped in Mughal Architecture, I remember reading as a child that true beauty of Taj Mahal is witnessed on a Full Moon Night…

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Still can’t believe that it’s almost two years since we first danced to this …

Never missing an opportunity to use a beautiful space next to the beach and under the sunny afternoon sky to do what we love : DANCE 💃🏻 🕺🏾

#Salsa #InMyDancingShoes #SalsaDancing #SalsaIndia #Pondicherry #Puducherry

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