"Life is either a daring adventure... or nothing at all."
Hellen Keller
Embrace the Oddity.
I don’t know where I’m going from here… but I promise you, it won’t be boring.
‘O me! O life!… of the questions of these recurring
of the endless trains of the faithless… of cities filled with the foolish;
what good amid these, O me, O life?’ Answer.
That you are here — that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.
That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.
What will your verse be?
Hi, I'm Dharam.
Solo traveler. Thinker. Explorer.
In 2018, I quit my consulting job and took a head-on challenge to change the course of my life. I spent 15 months traveling alone, exploring the world inside out, and finding myself. That’s when this blog was born.
I write about exploration, a need to find yourself, and building a life based on choice rather than chance. I also try to capture fleeting moments through my words and pictures. I am not a writer; I just write what needs to be written.
Stories
Backpacking Rajasthan #1 - Prologue
After quitting my first job in 2018, I discovered newfound freedom to do whatever I desired. So the first thing I did was take a solo backpacking trip to Rajasthan.
Backpacking Rajasthan #2 - Lost in Jaipur
No matter how big a fan you are of Quentin Tarantino, watching Hostel - I, II or III before embarking on a solo backpacking trip is the worst idea ever.
Backpacking Rajasthan #3 - Pickpocketed in Ajmer
Inside my head was a guy yelling that his wallet had been stolen. But hysteria had sucked my mouth so dry that in reality, no words actually came out of it.
Backpacking Rajasthan #4 – Revived in Pushkar
A small town with a peaceful vibe, Pushkar is the hip destination among foreign backpackers in India.
Backpacking Rajasthan #5 - Nostalgic in Jodhpur
I had come to Rajasthan countless times before, but for the first time in twenty-six years, I felt a connection with this land.
Backpacking Rajasthan #6 - Welcomed in Jaisalmer
The sand-colored fort shone like gold in a velvet backdrop of the night. I could finally feel the excitement of being in the heart of the Thar Desert now.
Backpacking Rajasthan #7 - Enchanted in Udaipur
Amidst the cool breeze, and the blanket of a starry night, I witnessed a heart-warming view of the glittering Udaipur palace.
Photography
