My favorite 10 international travel shots from 2019, in order
Dubai Desert
Tuva, Siberia–Mongolia border
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Badusky Lake, Caucasus Mountains, Russia
Luang Prabang, Laos
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Kamchatka, Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia
Winter or summer version? Now that I’ve canceled all travel plans for this month and next, and lost my Himachal photos from last winter to a hard drive crash, here’s what I do with Photoshop. Hope you have a great weekend.
In this beautiful season, we walked, talked, and connected deeply. Sakura was stunning, but the moments we shared were even more beautiful. Japan, I didn’t know I’d miss you this time of year. I’m glad we met.
Dreams from Ladakh
Nubra Valley
It’s the moments that matter most on a trip. Nature’s dreamlike beauty leaves me speechless—I just stand there, feel blessed, and let my shutter click. What do you love most about traveling?
Every year teaches us something. 2023 brought growth, travel, resilience, self-love, and deeper appreciation for loved ones. I’m grateful for my parents’ joy, my Endo warrior journey, and a loving, like-minded partner. Wishing you all a wonderful
1 or 2? Traveling well isn’t about going solo. Travel with friends, a partner, or a group—stay curious, open to change, and ready to learn from both people and places. Solo travel takes courage, but learning is the real journey.
At 17, 800 feet, Gurudongma Lake left me speechless. After rain, snowfall warnings and a freezing 5 am start, we reached this sacred Himalayan wonder. Blessed, grateful, mesmerised.
FOLLOW @rids_goes_places for travel photographs and inspiration, I laid on the roads to see the world ahead, a composite image from Tuva region in Siberia, Russia