After landing in Kochi, I stored my luggage and stayed at Port Muziris before heading to Alleppey for a houseboat trip, complete with a captain and cook. I spent the journey relaxing on the observation deck, enjoying massive local meals, and taking in the serene backwater views.

Following a bittersweet farewell to their Contiki group in North Goa, I transitioned to a luxurious solo retreat at the St. Regis in South Goa. The stay was defined by high-end perks: a suite upgrade, welcome coconuts, and a $100 spa credit used for a Swedish massage. Days were spent sampling diverse on-site dining—from riverside beef to Italian gnocchi—and enjoying signature rituals like the Champagne Sabering.

Mumbai is a sensory overload in the best way. Our street food tour was the ultimate highlight, from the "elite" Bombay Sandwich to pani puri and sweet kaju katli. I even attempted a Bollywood dance class—far from a pro, but it was pure fun! The energy peaked as we watched India clinch the Cricket World Cup alongside locals; the city erupted in a way I’ll never forget. Mumbai was a 24-hour adrenaline rush.

Udaipur was highlighted by great food, a sunset boat ride & some exhilarating rickshaw rides through the narrow streets.

Holi in Jaipur was the experience of a lifetime.

While we didn't see an tigers in Rathembore National Park, we made the best of it by seeing a sloth bear and getting some much needed R&R.

The Taj Mahal was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined.

Delhi was amazing. I had no idea what to expect, but it was a fantastic way to kick off what I know will truly be a life changing trip. After arriving in the airport, I hopped off the plane and headed for customs. I had noone in front of me in line, but it still took about 10 minutes because there is a paper form that you are supposed to fill out that they didn't give us on the plane or have readily available at customs, so you had to fill it out at the agent's desk. The funn

I just landed in India for the Contiki Eternal India trip and could not be more excited.

Contiki Cape to Delta Safari: What I Wish I Knew

Our time in the Okavango Delta was highlighted by our visit to a den with wild dog pups.

To break up the long journey to the Okavango Delta, the group enjoyed a unique stopover at Gweta Lodge, kicked off by a lucky sighting of wild dogs. The highlight of the detour included a visit to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where they interacted with wild meerkats and experimented with forced perspective photography in the vast landscape. The day concluded with a sunset viewing and stargazing under a majestic baobab tree before they turned in to prepare for the final leg of

We headed to Chobe National Park for game drives, a night of camping & a sunset cruise down Chobe River.

During our time in Victoria Falls, I went zip lining over the gorge & took a helicopter over the falls!

Our time in Kruger National Park was the experience of a lifetime, where we saw cheetahs, leopards & wild dogs!

The past few days in Cape Town with Contiki were an absolute whirlwind and a fantastic way to kick off what will surely be the trip of a lifetime. I feel like I say that a lot about my trips, but most Contiki trips are truly the trip of a lifetime and I am so fortunate to be on eight of them so far in my lifetime, about to embark on my ninth. The Orientation & First Evening Our Contiki trip kicked off on Sunday evening with an orientation from Jesse, our Contiki Trip Manager,

I spent my first two days in Cape Town seeing an old friend, having a wine tasting, and taking a walking tour of the Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town!

I have just landed in Cape Town and am ready for Contiki's Cape to Delta Safari!

My friends and I decided that we want to visit a city that we have never been (in my case, haven't explored), so one of us put together a...

With our mission accomplished of going to Antarctica, a trip five years in the making, we had a few more days in Ushuaia. Since my...