One Backpack, One Brave Decision, One Story... I have always been fascinated by Anthony Bourdain and how he travelled the world. Watching him tell stories through food, culture and people- sparked a dream in me to travel like him one day. But somehow there always been a hesitation on the idea of solo travel. After doing a few group trips, I decided to take a leap and do my first ever solo trip to Sikkim. I intentionally choose Sikkim as its known as one of the most safest states in India for female travelers and also had some familiarity with the place because of my previous travel to experience Vipasanna. This time however, I wanted to travel differently. I decided to travel as simply and affordably as possible- taking shared taxis, eating local food, asking the locals for recommendations instead of rigid plans. What I didn’t expect - has been the most fulfilling thing I have done in a very long time. And the sense of satisfaction and contentment that I had left has been second to n...
