School
LSR, Delhi University, Indian Institute Of Mass Communication
Expertise
Solo Female Backpacking, Diving Destinations, Slow Travel
- Tanvi is a freelance writer and digital nomad always on the lookout for a travel adventure.
- With her backpack and laptop in tow, she has set up workstations across the world, all the way from Asia to Europe.
- She is a certified diver and a true blue beach bum who can sit and watch the waves for hours on end.
Experience
Tanvi has covered lifestyle and culture for nearly a decade, with bylines in Listverse, Deccan Herald, Spoon Media, SheThePeople.TV, The Citizen, to name a few. A solo trip to coastal Goa in 2022 marked the beginning of her nomadic lifestyle and she has been working on the go ever since. Besides Islands, she also writes features for other Static brands like The List.
Education
Tanvi has a bachelor's degree in literature from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, and a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
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Destinations
By Tanvi Akhauri
There are bound to be pickpockets in popular tourist destinations around the world. But that doesn't mean you should stay home. Here's how to be safe.
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Destinations
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Overtourism has irrevocably altered some beautiful destinations around the world, resulting in pollution, escalating housing prices, and infrastructure damage.
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Travel Guides
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A hotel that doesn't care about guest satisfaction isn't worth choosing. Here are some warning signs to watch out for when booking accommodation for vacation.
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Travel Guides
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Relive key moments from pop culture by heading to these New York City attractions that served as filming locations or settings for well-known films.
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Destinations
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Italy has a lot to offer travelers. Unfortunately, many of its key attractions have morphed into tourist traps due to the country's increasing popularity.
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Travel Guides
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There’s a fine line between comfort and practicality. From leggings to light colors, these are the things you should never wear on a plane, and why.
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