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Meet Nainaa Rajpaal

Meet Nainaa Rajpaal

Travel Writer

Nainaa is an advertising professional who moonlights as a travel writer. Having survived an earthquake in Kashmir, sub-zero temperatures in Scotland and crossing paths with an Eastern Brown snake in Australia, there's one thing she can't live through – staying in one place for too long!

9 Articles published

My Articles

In Full Bloom
United Kingdom

In Full Bloom

How did Travel Writing Scholarship Finalist Nainaa Rajpaal end up as a dancer in one of the biggest, boldest LGBT parades ever?
An Earthquake, Parathas, and A Boy From Kashmir
India

An Earthquake, Parathas, and A Boy From Kashmir

What does it take to bond two strangers? As Nainaa finds out, shaky ground and tasty treats go a long way.
A Local's Top Things to See and Do in Bengaluru
India

A Local's Top Things to See and Do in Bengaluru

Get to know the locals at a culture café, check out pottery town and the KR flower market, visit ancient temples, and witness Sunday mornings in Cubbon park with Bangalore local, Nainaa.
A First-Timer's Guide to Hampi: India's Lost World
India

A First-Timer's Guide to Hampi: India's Lost World

Mysterious giant boulders, secret caves, ancient temples – with so much to explore in Hampi, let our local insider Nainaa reveal the best experiences.
A Guide to Etiquette and Customs for Travelers to India
India

A Guide to Etiquette and Customs for Travelers to India

Bengaluru local, Nainaa, shares her tips on etiquette and customs to help you settle in to the Indian culture easily.
6 Tasty Indian Dishes & A Local’s Tips to Stay Healthy
India

6 Tasty Indian Dishes & A Local’s Tips to Stay Healthy

A local shares her top dishes to try on your trip to India (including a spice rating) and a few food safety tips to stay healthy on the road.
33 Useful Hindi Phrases for Traveling in India
India

33 Useful Hindi Phrases for Traveling in India

Most Indians know English, but learn these Hindi phrases to bargain better, and share a laugh with the locals.
The Ultimate Budget Traveler’s Guide to Costs in India
India

The Ultimate Budget Traveler’s Guide to Costs in India

Generally speaking, India is a very affordable destination – you’ll never have to break the bank to experience its massive landscape. We asked a local Indian to break down the costs and help maximize your money.
Nainaa on a Travel Writing Assignment in Australia
Scholarships

Nainaa on a Travel Writing Assignment in Australia

Follow Nainaa's outback adventure as she explores Australia's Red Center, then travels to Tropical North Queensland as a winner of the 2016 Travel Writing Scholarship.