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21 moments of gratitude from 21 countries I visited in 2021

December 29, 2021 Praveen Maloo Comments 0 Comment

What a whirlwind of a year. One full year of living the nomadic life amidst heightened uncertainty, border closures, travel restrictions, fear, cynicism and lot of human suffering. From being declared a security threat when I tried to enter North Macedonia to being denied entry in Tunisia and Romania, it definitely wasn’t an easy year for travel, especially on an Indian passport (remember, Delta?). Nonetheless, it was an immense privilege to be able to travel, and call different places home…

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No amount of words can do justice to the beauty in Antarctica. These pictures come close to capturing the immense beauty,

Antarctica in stunning pictures

April 6, 2020 Praveen Maloo Comments 0 Comment

No amount of words can describe the breathtaking beauty of Antarctica. I was fortunate to have spent 3 weeks exploring and photographing this beautiful part of our planet. Here are a few of my favorite pictures – hopefully it inspires you to visit this continent.

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Defying all stereotypes about Antarctica - Deception Island

Sailing into the heart of an active caldera | Deception Island, Antarctica

March 2, 2020 Praveen Maloo Comments 0 Comment

Home to the largest cemetery and the largest colony of chinstrap penguins, Deception island defies all stereotypes about Antarctica. Set in South Shetlands, this horse-shoe shaped island is the only volcano where you can sail right into the heart of its caldera, soak your feet at the geothermal beaches, and visit an old whaling station. First discovered in 1820 by the British, this island has always been of geo-political interest to the international community – from the Chilean, Argentinian and…

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Wading through Oman’s incredible wadis

January 1, 2022 Praveen Maloo Comments 0 Comment

At the surface level, Oman may seem like another gulf country with unbearably hot summers, dry desert landscape and lots of oil reserves. While that is true, I was positively surprised to discover the other side of Oman – one filled with verdant wadis (aka valleys) , nourished by turquoise water tumbling down the steep slopes. This is the Oman where rock pools, hidden waterfalls and canyons create a playground for the adventurers Getting to these wadis is part of…

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Visit El Salvador for its sparkling lakes

July 3, 2021 Praveen Maloo Comments 0 Comment

Recently in the news for its young and dynamic president and it’s forward thinking crypto policies, El Salvador is slowly but steadily leaving behind it’s image of gang violence and embracing a new future. The improving political and economic stability is putting El Salvador on people’s travel maps once again. This small nation boasts a lot of natural diversity for its size – from seething volcanoes to sparkling lakes. Swimming in crystal clear lakes with towering volcanoes as a backdrop…

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Climbing Pico Fogo, highest point in the Cape Verdean group of islands

Where is Fogo Island, again?

April 11, 2021 Praveen Maloo Comments 0 Comment

A scattered group of tiny islands off the East Atlantic, Cape Verde is one of those countries that draws you like a magnet. The allure of a diverse set of landscapes, the music and the culture, and just the difficulty of traveling there can’t be resisted for too long. I was already in Senegal, and there weren’t a whole lot of countries that were open during the pandemic- which led to me to Cape Verde. I hopped on a direct…

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Discovering Zimbabwe's Hidden Eastern Highlands

Discovering Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands

April 2, 2021 Praveen Maloo Comments 0 Comment

I knew so little about Zimbabwe before heading there that I was both nervous and excited about discovering the country. Most travel narratives around Zimbabwe often revolve around Victoria falls, the hotspot for tourism here. Or the currency inflation challenges that the country continues to face. But there is so much more to Zimbabwe. I wanted to dig a little deeper. I had vaguely heard about the Eastern Highlands along the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border, and it got me intrigued. My couchsurfing…

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