Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do.
I am a Croatian who grew up in Sweden, lived in the USA, and is now a Swiss citizen. I am a professional marketeer with a Masters in Business Administration.
After working in marketing for 12 years, I decided to follow my passion for travelling and founded The MissAdventure (themissadventure.com), a community of adventurous women that organises trips and retreats to inspire and connect women from all over the world.
Q. What prompted you to travel to India?
I kept reading and seeing amazing pictures of India everywhere, so I began researching all the places I wanted to see to create the perfect itinerary. This is how the idea of The MissAdventure Girl Trip was born. It was a great honour to host three women on this trip. As I had never been to the country myself, I hired a local agency, wovoyage (wovoyage.com), to help organise the trip.
Q. What was your first impression of India?
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Not The Usual Suspects
Sometimes, the coolest gadgets get overlooked. Not on our watch! Here are a few unsung heroes that you will love.
BOOKS FOR THE BACKPACK
Journey across India through these books that shed light on the intriguing history and vibrant culture of the country.
The other SIDE OF AGRA
The timeless charm of Agra extends beyond its pièce de résistance, the Taj Mahal. Pockets of colonial candour can be found at every turn, if only one were to stop and notice.
City or Citadel?
The romantic fort city of Mandu in Madhya Pradesh offers a ticket back in time and may soon become a World Heritage Site.
Hiding In Plain Sight
FROM AN OFFBEAT HILL TOWN IN THE NILGIRIS TO A FORMER DANISH SETTLEMENT BY THE SEA, THESE 20 LESSER-KNOWN INDIAN DESTINATIONS WILL GUARANTEE AN IDYLLIC AND PHYSICALLY DISTANCED VACATION IN 2021.
COLOURS of the DESERT
Sample the many flavours of Rajasthan’s annual cultural carnival, Pushkar Fair, with this delightful visual ode.
With Love, From SPAIN
Alberto and Marina, known as @viajaentusofa on Instagram, quit their day jobs to travel around Asia and South America for nine months, and India was one of their first stops. As the Spanish duo continues to explore the world, setting couple travel goals, they recall everything that made their Indian trip memorable—from the colours to the chaos and everything in between.
a tale of TWO COUNTRIES
Two-time Danish Ambassador to India, His Excellency Freddy Svane, talks to SUSH CLAYS about exploring Denmark’s historic legacy in India and his unique experiences in the country.
FROM THE ANNALS OF History
Sheathed in fascinating legends and rife with historical anecdotes, a visit to Junagadh in Gujarat is akin to turning the pages of time.
A PIT STOP at the TAVERN
Looking to drive down to Goa for a quick seaside getaway? Make it high on local insight with a feni tour and learn all about Goans’ favourite drink.
Region To Region
Region To Region
YOGA & PEACE
DEEPAK CHOPRA speaks with DAAJI about the role Yoga has to play in bringing about world peace. This is an excerpt from their conversation broadcast on International Day of Peace, September 21, 2020. That documentary is available at https://heartfulness.org/en/international-day-of-peace/.
Create the habit of meditation
CHIRAG KULKARNI, Co-Founder and CMO of Medly Pharmacies in the USA, speaks with RISHIKA SHARMA about creating a regular meditation practice, so as to make it a habit. He also shares how meditation has benefited both his personal and professional life.
SHIA'S PRIVATE TEMPLE OF DOOM!
Indiana Jones gig derailed by abuse scandal
Let's Dish
"Food Raconteur” Ashok Nageshwaran wants to tell you a story.
THE MAKING OF A MODEL MINORITY
Indian Americans rarely stop to ask why our entrance into American society has been so rapid—or to consider what we have in common with other nonwhite Americans.
Interconnectedness
In 2017, DR. VANDANA SHIVA spoke with KIM HUGHES about the sacredness of the Earth, the work she has been doing to bring awareness and change in the field of sustainable agriculture, and the importance of understanding our interconnectedness with Nature, and how we can change the way we eat.
DIAMONDS - A Luxury Gem Steeped in Fact & Fable
The diamond is one fabled gemstone! For example, google “Hope Diamond” to see all the legends associated with just this one stone said to bring misfortune to its owners.
Women's World
Brown Sugaa and Medusa
Women's World
Brown Sugaa and Medusa