Most Popular Travel Blog Posts
Do you want to read some of our most popular travel blog posts? Well, we will make it easy for you. This page has a list of Drifter Planet’s most popular travel blog posts based on number of views and shares. You may want to get a little comfortable and prepare to sit in front of the computer (or smart phone tab) for a while because we’ve been told that these posts are addictive. Happy reading!
Most popular travel blog posts:
20 Indian Female Travelers to Follow on Instagram
Who doesn’t need a little inspiration from time to time? I know I do. I have been traveling for many years but it wasn’t until last year that I quit my job to travel the world. While traveling, many people were surprised when I told them I was from India because they...
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10 Beautiful Spots in Bali that are Instagram Worthy
Bali, the island of Gods needs no introduction. After all, it is the most visited island in South East. In fact, I had almost written Bali off my travel bucket list assuming that every corner here will be touristy, but I couldn’t help being excited when I received an...
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11 Reasons to Fall in Love with Lisbon
Ola Lisbon, I am hopelessly in love with you! Can I be yours forever? There are two kinds of people in this world – those who have never been to Lisbon and those who are in love with Lisbon. I belong to the latter group. My love affair with Lisbon started in August...
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17 Psytrance Festivals You Should Attend in 2017
PsyTrance Festivals 2017 - a list of all the music festivals that we want to attend this year. Full power, 24 hours, no shower? Well, sometimes we shower but we’re usually full power. The year 2016 was our craziest year because we traveled around the world and...
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Goa Flea Markets – 7 Colorful Bazaars That You Shouldn’t Miss
This guide is about Goa Flea Markets. To read more travel articles about Goa, visit this page. Whether you’re a shopaholic or not, Goa flea markets are sure to win your heart. With their vivid colors, spicy aromas, interesting sights, and funny sounds, visiting them...
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Goa Travel Tips: 13 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting
Travel Tips to get the most out of your Goa visit I’m sure by know you know that I absolutely LOVE Goa. I love it so much that I spent many hours a few days back in my attempt to create the most detailed guide on the internet to North Goa! Here are some essential Goa...
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North Goa Beaches and Beyond – Everything You Need to Know
A detailed guide to the beaches of North Goa. You think North Goa is full? Yes, it is full but only if you visit the likes of Anjuna, Baga, Candolim and Calangute areas. Those who wander beyond these beaches will fall in love with this wonderland. Yes, I have visited...
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El Nido or Coron? A Comparison of Palawan’s top destinations
El Nido or Coron? Or both? If you’re thinking of heading to Palawan for a quick trip and are not sure where to go or what to miss, this post will help you make some decisions. Moreover, this post will also act as an excellent guide if you’re visiting both these...
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Kasol and Around – 11 Hippie Destinations in the Himalayas, India
"Wait, you're heading to Kasol too??" It's summer time in India and it feels that the roads are on fire! Seriously, with the mercury rising close to 48 degrees in New Delhi and 35 degrees in Mumbai and around, we all need our dose of mountain magic. Almost everyone...
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16 Psytrance Music Festivals We Want to Attend in 2016
It’s summer time soon! It’s that time of the year again when San and I start getting ready with our tents and hammocks to hit a few psytrance music festivals. Yes, this list is late because we started our year with the Experience psychedelic festival on Koh Tao and it...
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50 Surreal Travel Destinations That Should Be on Your Bucket List
Ever been to a place that was so beautiful that you had to pinch yourself to make your you were not dreaming? Well, this is exactly what we asked our travel blogger friends and look at the results! If this below list of 50 surreal travel destinations from around the...
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9 Things Travel Addicts Are Sick of Hearing (And Why)
9 Things Travel Addicts Are Sick of Hearing - rants of a travel addict! Being a travel addict, I often find myself in conversations related to travel. Most of them are lovely but once in a while I come across situations where people say the strangest things about my...
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11 Indian Girls That Are Totally Rocking Solo Travel
I’m not lost. I know where I’m going. Yes, I’m alone. Doesn’t mean I’m lonely. You think I’m gutsy? Thanks – feels good. No I’m not traveling solo to nurse a broken heart. (But that’s a good idea). No, I’m definitely not running away from anything. No, I’m not rich, I...
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11 Reasons Why I love Goa and Keep Going Back
Goa is perhaps India’s most popular destination. It is known for its massive beaches and a unique culture that’s a mix of Indian and Portuguese. It is not a city but is a state (or a province) that’s divided in many zones. I have lost count of the number of times I...
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51 Reasons Why Life in India is AWESOME
“To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Life in India can be joyous, tough, colorful, stressful, chaotic but never boring. You must have heard numerous times that India is one of those countries that...
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10 Fun Things to Do in Yangon, Myanmar (in 2017)
This post is not just about things to do in Yangon but is also a mini travel guide with information about where to stay and public transport. If you're looking to spend a few days in Yangon, then look no further because we've got you covered. Also check out my post...
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20 Travel Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip
Whether you’re a full time traveler or a weekend tripper – at one point or the other, you are bound to make a travel mistake. We all do! While some mistakes can teach you what not to do, the others can seriously f*uck up your trip. Here is a list of travel mistakes...
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Myanmar Travel Tips – 15 Things to Know Before Visiting Burma
Breathtaking temples, mysterious ruins, virgin beaches, river deltas and exotic culture – Myanmar has it all! Yet, it is one of the least visited countries in South East Asia – which is why it is usually tough for travelers to find sufficient Myanmar Travel Tips prior...
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50 Natural Pools that you NEED to take a dip in
Do you love to swim? We do too! We prefer to ditch the conventional swimming pools and are guilty of spending HOURS swimming in waterfalls, hot springs, lakes, lagoons, etc. A bath in a natural swimming hole is a fun way of becoming one with nature. Let’s take a look...
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11 AWESOME Things to Do In Hampi, India
A unique destination which is a pilgrim’s delight, a backpacker’s haven, a historian’s riddle and a geologist’s venture – Hampi’s got it all! Except for one thing. We did not see a single resort and we hope it remains this way. Hampi is a small town in Karnataka,...
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55 Best Islands in the world: REVEALED by Top Travel Writers
Don’t you just love islands? Exotic and mysterious spots surrounded by blue as far as the eye can see. Stunning landscapes that you just can’t find anywhere else. The perfect vacation spot far away from the “real world”! Most islands have miles and MILES of beaches....
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Delhi Travel Tips: 21 Things to Keep in Mind While Visiting Delhi
If you’re visiting India, most likely your flight will land in Delhi. It is a massive city and can confuse anyone that’s not familiar with it. It is divided into 6 main zones – North, South, East, West, Central and Old Delhi. It has an interesting history - it was...
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Bangkok in ONE Day – Things to do
Explore Bangkok in one day. Bangkok has been the gateway to SE Asia for many backpackers for the last few decades. It is the same place where Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio) arrived to start his adventures in “The Beach” movie. My numerous visits to Bangkok have been for...
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India to Thailand via Myanmar – Road Trip Itinerary
As you know, San is from Germany and I'm from India. Many times I turn green with envy when he shares stories of crossing borders within EU seamlessly from one country to another, by driving, hitchhiking or many other ways. But now, it’s time for me (and many of...
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15 Reasons to LOVE the Experience Festival
If you have been following our blog, then you must be aware that San and I met while backpacking a few years back. However, not many of you know that we met at a music festival in Koh Tao. The name of that music festival is The Experience festival and here are the...
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8 Things to Check Before Picking a Travel Buddy
There are numerous thrills of traveling solo but if you’re lucky enough to find a right companion to experience the joys of traveling as a pair, you will undoubtedly cherish those memories for life. A good travel companion can turn an average experience into an upward...
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Dharamkot – a Hippie village in the Himalayas
Dharamkot is a cute little hippie village in the Himalayas. It's near Dharamshala and McLeodganj - the famous Buddhist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, India. While Dharamshala and McLeodganj have become extremely crowded because they are popular summer travel...
read moreA hippie travel writer with flowers in her hair, Sonal Kwatra Paladini should have been born in the 1960s! Bitten by the infamous travel bug, she has an itch to explore resort-free destinations, offbeat islands and small villages. Join her and her husband (Sandro) on their journey as they hop from one music festival to another and explore the beautiful world that they are in love with! Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Sonal Kwatra Paladini