Sharayu Jakhotiya

Being a Woman Traveller! We can literally never pack light! I need one extra t-shirt and shorts is the biggest lie we tell ourselves. And that scarf will be handy when the sun comes out; that too on top of the cap that I already have on my head. All lies! ‘Girl, are you shifting to another city?’ is a very normal question girls get asked when they plan to travel. Travel light, they say. 2 suitcases, one backpack and one handbag is light enough! We have everyone covered when it comes to any kind of creams and lotions! ‘You have body lotion, right?’ ‘Of course! Take the body lotion and the lip guard for your cracked lips. I have some soframycin for the cut on your arm.’ We are literally prepared for doomsday! Periods! The monthly demon in our lives. ‘So, you are going on a long holiday? Hmm. There is swimming and trekking you say?' said Uterus. ‘Why? Why are you asking me all these questions?’ I asked. ‘Because it’s time t...

Everyone wants to be a traveler today. Living in the wild, trekking and camping. Its cool. It’s the ‘in-thing’. While all this is great, instead of just being travelers, why not be responsible travelers? I think that’s way cooler than just being an ordinary traveler. Tips to be a responsible traveler: Use Public Transport Ditch those cars and bikes and take the local train or the bus to reach your destination. This will not only help you reduce your carbon footprint but will also give you a taste of the local culture and people. And not to forget, it’s so much cheaper! P.S. - Full body massages and live music free! Use your traditional stainless steel plate and glass Thermocol plates and plastic plates are harmful to the environment. Let’s use our ‘gharwala plate’ and quickly wash it after using it and put it back in our bags. It’s that easy! This will also make your mom happy, seeing you wash your own plate will bring tears of joy. He...