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Welcome to Adventurous on Paper!

A combination of travel diaries, guides, and recommendations that blend personal experiences with local insight.

Why Adventurous on Paper?

It’s easy to look adventurous on paper – stamps in a passport, photos in far-off places. It’s harder, and far more interesting, to find the moments that actually feel that way. This is my contribution to authentic, meaningful travel that puts perspective over perception.

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12 min read

Sri Lanka’s Places In Between

What a civil war, overcrowded trains & Lionel Richie tell us about the importance of responsible tourism.

15 min read

India’s Quiet Exception

Some special moments to end my journey through Sikkim. Time to return to India - wait, what?

13 min read

The Brothers & Sisters of Sikkim

The stories behind Sikkim's weird road signs, organic farming, and the incredible women keeping it all going.

11 min read

The Origins of a Himalayan Kingdom That Hates Honking

Learning about the weird and wonderful world of Sikkim - and yet how some things aren't always as they seem.

10 min read

I Received a Passport Stamp Without Crossing a Border

Entering the former Kingdom of Sikkim, and trying to understand why I need my passport.

11 min read

How A Place You’ve Never Heard of Changed My Life

The beginning of a journey into Sikkim - and why it was so out of character for me.
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Personal stories that dive deeper into the people, the places, and that feeling of adventure.

In-depth guides based on local insight and genuine experiences.

 

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What to do, where to eat, what to read, and everything in between!

 

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