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What is it about “women only” travel that makes us so uncomfortable?

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Friendship, Self Love, Sexism, sisterhood, Travel stories43 Comments

My Mom and I took our first trip together, just the 2 of us to Malaysia and Singapore, back in 2011. It was her first international trip and my 2nd (after my maiden official trip to Hong Kong). I had landed a plum job with a leading Investment bank and decided to splurge my first… Continue reading What is it about “women only” travel that makes us so uncomfortable?

Should I travel alone? The confessions of an Indian woman

Posted in Aks Corner, Gender Equality, motherhood, Self Love, Travel stories, Women@Work17 Comments

I have read a lot about solo travel and I can’t say for sure its on my bucket list for now. Maybe with time it may find a place there. Today I want to use this space to introspect not just on travel to a different destination on a holiday but something as mundane and… Continue reading Should I travel alone? The confessions of an Indian woman