Avantika is a travel blogger and freelance journalist in India who writes about the great outdoors and travel. She has been published in National Geographic Traveller, Conde Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure and others.
In a village near Mayabunder, on Middle Andaman island, the owner of a traditional wooden homestay hopes tourism can help keep alive the heritage of the Karen people.
The Host a Sister Facebook group was inspired by solo women’s travel horror stories. Its more than 550,000 female members offer accommodation and advice and help bring travellers together.