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  Reading is a beautiful journey, although you scale distances inside your head. Books have the power to transport you to a distant land without moving an inch. Above all, they inspire you to embark on new journeys. I have been fortunate enough to come across a few such books, and trust me they have influenced me a lot. I am sharing some of my favorite travel books here: Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto Che Guevara I'm happy that one of the first travel books I ever read was the Motorcycle Diaries. It is a series of diary entries by none other than the South American revolutionary Che Guevara. He undertakes a cross-continental journey on a motorcycle with his friend. The crazy adventures of this young man of 23 will make you want to leave your past behind and hit the roads without plans. I am so in love with this book that I have read it 2 times. Strongly recommended. Into the wild, by Jon Krakauer Into the Wild is an account of the life of Alexander McCandless, the boy who w

Delhi is an age-old city. We could trace its history to ancient times. The revered headquarters of the Pandavas, the Indraprastha, is considered a part of Delhi. Since ancient times, it has been home to a wide spectrum of people. First, the Indian rulers reigned the regions. After this, the Mughals spent a fair share of their regime with Delhi as headquarters. Every dynasty that ever stayed here has left their imprints in the form of art, architecture, and monuments. Today, this amalgam of cultures is evident in its streets as well as daily life. One can find every kind of person in its streets. If you have spent some time in the city, you can identify this. I will share some of my experiences from Delhi. The Faces of Delhi Today, Delhi's residents come from all states of the country. There are even specific regions resided by different groups. For instance, if you visit Majnu ki Tilla, you will feel like you are in a Tibetan settlement. Such is the vibe cre