Rishikesh
Rishikesh Outdoors: Rafting, Bungee Jumping, and Mountain Trails
An honest field guide to white water, cliff drops, and sunrise ridge hikes.
The Travafa journal
Blogs
September 2026
Jaisalmer
Beyond the Sandstone: Desert Safaris and Outdoor Trips in Jaisalmer
Where to skip the tourist crowds and how to trek the Thar Desert properly.
Bali
When to Visit Bali: Weather, Crowds, and Season Rules
A month-by-month guide to dodging heavy monsoon rain and avoiding peak season surge prices.
Hampi
Active Hampi: Bouldering, Coracle Rides, and Temple Trails
How to explore southern India's vast granite landscape on foot, boat, and bicycle.
Hanoi
When to Visit Hanoi: Season by Season Guide
How to dodge the damp chill, muggy downpours, and holiday shutdowns.
Paris
Outside the Museums: Outdoor Thrills and Urban Trails in Paris
How to swap crowded galleries for military cockpits, night riding, and steep park runs.
Gangtok
Gangtok Outdoor Guide: Ridge Treks, Viewpoints, and Mountain Trails
How to navigate Sikkim's high trails, monastery walks, and road routes.
Bali
Off-the-Grid Trails and Waves in Bali
How to skip the gridlock and tackle the island's best treks, tracks, and swells.
Abu Dhabi
The Best Time to Visit Abu Dhabi by Season
How to beat the desert heat, dodge peak prices, and time your trip right
Udaipur
Udaipur Outdoors: Trails, Safaris, and Lakeside Rides
How to skip the palace crowds and hit the Aravalli trails.
Singapore
Singapore Beyond the Air-Conditioned Malls
How to kayak, zipline, and trail-hike your way across the island.
Darjeeling
High Trails and Ridge Walks in Darjeeling
How to trade bumper-to-bumper jeep traffic for real mountain terrain in West Bengal