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COVID-19 and Beyond: Responsible Traveller in the Time Disease Outbreak

A third of global population is on lockdown today – travel restrictions are in force, national & international flights are cancelled, local transportation is limited or not available. While many of us are at home, others are stranded on the way. During Covid-19 or beyond, we might face such challenges. How do we handle such a situation or what we do while making our way to our destination? Remember, being responsible traveller, we take care of ourselves, others around us and mother earth. Recently, I planned to travel to Thailand, but ended up reaching India (from Yangon) – here is how I managed it in the midst of Covid-19 and a guide that might be useful to others.

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The Land Of Warriors Kissed By White Clouds

A journey into the Himalayan country of Nepal and the one town, Gorkha, where the country can trace its origin back to. The cradle of courage hidden away in the folds of the mighty mountains, a visit to Gorkha is like taking a journey back to a magical time.

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Do Humanitarian Responders Qualify As Responsible Travellers?

As the world faces more frequent and severe disasters, humanitarian workers find themselves busier everyday – facilitating and implementing humanitarian responses in disaster affected communities across the globe. As a humanitarian professional, I too have had the opportunity to travel across India and Nepal over the last nine years – contributing to communities and experiencing local cultures, although quite differently from other responsible travellers. Continue reading “Do Humanitarian Responders Qualify As Responsible Travellers?”