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Welcome to Travel Melodies

where we explore the world through culture & curiosity

Travel Melodies is an ordinary travel blog inspired by art & culture that aspires to inspire people worldwide to live extraordinary lives! We explore the world through history, culture, traditions, art, and food, turning every journey into a learning experience. Discover out in-depth itineraries, helpful city guides, & insider travel tips to plan unique adventures, no matter your budget or schedule!

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dramatic aerial view of norway’s rugged coastline and towering mountains bathed in golden sunlight, with a winding road leading through a coastal village by the fjord
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a flock of seagulls flies over the bosphorus at sunset, with istanbul’s iconic suleymaniye mosque and its twin minarets rising in the background, as a ferry named turyol sails through the water
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a vibrant riverside scene at one of the ghats in varanasi, india, with ancient temples, colorful umbrellas, and crowds of people gathered along the ganges river for rituals and boat rides
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anjali chawla travel melodies author in bratislava slovakia

Hello there, my name is Anjali.

A devoted travel enthusiast with a passion for exploring every corner of the world.

I’m a seasoned trip planner and storyteller, and I am the heart and soul behind Travel Melodies. Travel, for me, started as a love story with a suitcase that’s always half-packed, a passport that’s never quite at rest, and a family that somehow still trusts my “itinerary.” From road trips with a toddler to adventures with a teen who now walks three steps ahead to avoid being seen with me, every journey has been an adventure (and a lesson in patience & packing smarter).

xo, anjali

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