Hi! I am Pooja. My life is an amalgamation of mundane and that of a digital nomad. The travel bug actually hit me after I completed my education and started earning. It was then I actually started experiencing places than just visiting them. Thus started a zeal to explore to satisfy my wanderlust. After marriage things just worked out better for me thanks to my equally zealous Hubby. Accompanied by our daughter who is ever ready to get out of home, we often set sails on many interesting (and sometimes crazy) family adventures with dreams to travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us. Mail me at poojasamtani@laidbacktraveller.com

Pattaya with Kids? No Worries!

Thailand is a country that draws people from all over the world for its lively night life, beaches, food, shopping and massages. And Pattaya, the bustling coastal city on the Gulf of Thailand is the most popular among adult tourists for its pulsating nightlife. However, this is exactly the reason why family travelers shy away from it. While planning our Thailand holiday with our kid, we too were skeptical about adding Pattaya to our Itinerary but we decided to take the plunge and Boy! what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be! So, here is the post that tries to reinvent Pattaya as a family friendly / kid friendly travel destination.

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A Complete Family Travel Guide To Binsar

Bewitching Binsar is a sleepy little town tucked away in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Located at an elevation of about 2420 meters, in Almora district, Binsar offers majestic views of the Garhwal Himalayas like Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Trishul and the Panchachuli range. Surrounded by Rhododendron and pine trees all over, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is perfect for an adventure trek or nature walk to experience the magic of nature. With the concrete jungle and hard paced life we live in, Binsar offers a much required solace to immerse ourselves in the laps of nature while recharging our tired souls. A Complete Family Travel Guide To Binsar will tell you just about everything you need to know about this picturesque hamlet.

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Naukuchiatal – The Lake of Nine Corners

Naukuchiatal

Naukuchiatal – The Lake of Nine Corners is a tranquil little town, overshadowed by its popular neighbour Nainital. Located in the Naini District of Kumaon, Uttarakhand, Naukuchiatal is perfect hill station to escape the crowds and connect with nature. Nestled between lush green Kumaon Himalayas, this picture perfect lake is situated at 4000 feet above sea level. The emerald lake is the integral part of this town with local settlements and hotels dotted around the forested valley. The thick unspoiled foliage is a perfect haven for bird watchers too. Incidentally, Naukuchital is also the deepest lake in Uttarakhand.

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The Complete Family Travel Guide To Maldives ~ During Covid -19

The beauty of Maldives is unparalleled and the travel restrictions imposed by Maldives hardly served as a deterrent to the travel deprived tourists like us. So, we too jumped the bandwagon and planned a trip to this most sought after destination. However, we did have our reservations about travelling with kids and elders during the pandemic. If you are hesitant too and want to know what expect, continue reading The Complete Family Travel Guide To Maldives ~ During Covid -19.

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Ultimate Family Travel Packing List – The LaidBack Way

Travel Packing Ready Reckoner

Packing for a laid back trip can be daunting especially when you are a novice traveller, travelling with kids or even a seasoned traveller. So to you help you with your packing woes, we bring you our Ultimate Family Travel Packing List – The LaidBack Way. This practical guide will make your packing effortless and fun and make you travel like a pro.

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Ultimate Quiz for people if travelling is your dream!

Ultimate Quiz for people if travelling is your dream!

Well, this year has been an eye opener for sure. Covid-19 has literally changed the world as we know it. It has completely ruined our travel plans. Earlier, we were busy adding new places to our travel list but now staying home became the new norm.  As we are locked up in the safe confines of our homes, lets try out this fun quiz to access your knowledge on the famous places in the world?

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Travel in the Times of Covid-19

Travel in the Times of Covid-19 Corona Virus

Covid-19 has literally changed the world as we know it. The pandemic amongst other things has taken a toll on the travel industry as well. Earlier, we were busy adding new places to our travel list but now staying home became the new norm. While travelling in this scenario is not advisable unless necessary, we were one of those who had too. And boy! what a change it was! As we are locked up in the safe confines of our homes, under quarantine, let us commemorate on how radically different travel in the times of Covid-19 has been.

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Looking for Lions at Gir National Park

gir national park and wildlife sanctuary asiatic lion

Gir National Park is the only place apart from Africa where you can see the lions in its own habitat. Established in 1965, the lions in this park were protected by the Nawab of Junagadh who ensured that their numbers keep increasing. Therefore the conservation of Lions started. The forest is mainly dry deciduous with some parts of Savannah. With teak trees covering about 90 percent of the flora. Making it a perfect habitat for these large cats. The dam built on river Hiran acts as a natural breeding ground for not only crocodiles but also other reptiles and migratory birds too.

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