Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Piqued Pilgrim Journey of the curious. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://piquedpilgrim.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Sea Train and the Broken Clock](https://piquedpilgrim.com/sea-train-and-the-broken-clock/) - The railway line that hugs the beautiful west coast of Sri Lanka not only has stunning views but also a sobering tragedy. - [The Angkor Wat Regret](https://piquedpilgrim.com/the-angkor-wat-regret/) - To get lost in the beauty and the intent to capture it is one thing. But to never look beyond it? A story of regret from the great Angkor Wat in Cambodia. - [Aldona and the Amarals: A 4-day Retreat](https://piquedpilgrim.com/aldona-and-the-amarals/) - From hustle to peace, here's how 4 days at the Cancio's House in the charming village of Aldona, North Goa turned out to be a much-needed slow living retreat. - [Everything you need to know about Jordan Pass](https://piquedpilgrim.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-jordan-pass/) - Thinking of getting a Jordan Pass? Here is all the information you need along with the calculation of how much I ended up saving using the pass. - [Beyond the Instagram Filter: Lessons from 4.5 Months on the Road](https://piquedpilgrim.com/beyond-the-instagram-filter-lessons-from-4-5-months-on-the-road/) - Long-term travel has become the cool thing to do! It’s romanticised as a perpetual vacation of beautiful sights, exotic food & wonder after wonder. But is it? - [Bengaluru to Amman: A Jordan Immigration Experience](https://piquedpilgrim.com/bengaluru-to-amman-a-jordan-immigration-experience/) - I recently travelled to Jordan. Here's my Jordan immigration experience in detail so you can be prepared for yours! Spoiler alert - it might not be very smooth. - [My Non-Existent Travel Friendships - An Introspection](https://piquedpilgrim.com/my-non-existent-travel-friendships-an-introspection/) - Travel friendships are so cool! So, what does it say about me when I don't have any? Am I uncool? Should I somehow make it happen? Well, this is what I think 👉 - [The Moment the Travel Bug Bit Me](https://piquedpilgrim.com/the-moment-the-travel-bug-bit-me/) - Do you remember the exact moment that proverbial travel bug bit you? I remember mine and it wasn't the travel itself but the stories I heard on the travel - [Finding Focus: My Intention Setting Practice](https://piquedpilgrim.com/finding-focus-my-intention-setting-practice/) - Does your mind wander to other things or the bigger picture while doing a task, leaving you overwhelmed? Then Intention Setting Prayers could be the solution! - [Harnessing Positive Words for Self-Love and Motivation - My Rituals](https://piquedpilgrim.com/harnessing-positive-words-for-self-love-and-motivation-my-rituals/) - I've struggled to stay motivated and practice self-love. These are the rituals that helped me use the power of positive words to keep me grounded and inspired. - [The Struggles of Travelling with Painful Periods: A Female Traveller's Reality](https://piquedpilgrim.com/the-struggles-of-travelling-with-painful-periods-a-female-travellers-reality/) - Travelling with painful periods is challenging for women. From unpredictable plans to wasted resources and missed moments, here are the struggles that I face. - [Falling in Love with Cafes in a Small Kerala Town](https://piquedpilgrim.com/falling-in-love-with-cafes-in-a-small-kerala-town/) - From shunning cafes to calling them my happy place— How good coffee and cosy corners of cafes in small town in Kerala changed my mind about cafe culture. - [A Peek Into the Gurukulam Way of Life](https://piquedpilgrim.com/a-peek-into-the-gurukulam-way-of-life/) - A visitor's glimpse into life at Athma Kalari Village—where Kalari, community, and tradition blend in the everyday rhythms of a modern Gurukulam. - [Three Months of Kalari: A Journey of Movement and Mindset](https://piquedpilgrim.com/three-months-of-kalari-a-journey-of-movement-and-mindset/) - Three months of Kalari pushed me, tested me, and pulled me in deeper than I expected. From training to temple performances—here’s how it all played out. - [Some Days, Travel Feels Like a Love Letter from the Universe](https://piquedpilgrim.com/some-days-travel-feels-like-a-love-letter-from-the-universe/) - Have you ever wondered what a love letter from the universe would look like? I think it looks like days and moments like this... - [New Roads, New Skills: Journey of Learning, Curiosity & Embracing Who I Am](https://piquedpilgrim.com/new-roads-new-skills-journey-of-learning-curiosity-embracing-who-i-am/) - Embracing curiosity over mastery—New Roads, New Skills is a journey of learning, exploring new passions, and living many lives through discovery and growth. - [The Hardest Part of Being a Digital Nomad](https://piquedpilgrim.com/the-hardest-part-of-being-a-digital-nomad/) - The hardest part of being a digital nomad? Not WiFi or work or even having to move from time to time. It's something completely unexpected altogether! - [A Detour into Art in Bir](https://piquedpilgrim.com/a-detour-into-art-in-bir/) - From a structured to a unstructed learning journey in a sweet little town in Himachal Pradesh - Art in Bir and how I got into it. - [The Art of Mindful Storytelling: Lessons from a Classroom in the Mountains](https://piquedpilgrim.com/the-art-of-mindful-storytelling-lessons-from-a-classroom-in-the-mountains/) - A reflection on a mindful storytelling workshop in the mountains—on stories, photography, zines, and the quiet power of thoughtful facilitation. - [When the City Comes to the Mountains and Leaves More Than Trash](https://piquedpilgrim.com/when-the-city-comes-to-the-mountains-and-leaves-more-than-trash/) - Do we unknowingly leave behind more than trash? This blog explores the hidden impact of city-led tourism & how to practice conscious travel in the mountains. - [Before You Learn Paragliding in Bir, Read This](https://piquedpilgrim.com/paragliding-course-in-bir-billing/) - Planning a paragliding course in Bir Billing? Learn about safety, cost, timelines, certification, and what to expect before signing up. - [Learning to Fly: My Honest Paragliding Experience in Bir](https://piquedpilgrim.com/experience-of-learning-paragliding/) - An honest personal account of learning paragliding in Bir Billing... ground training, first solo flights, and why I chose to stop after P2. - [How I Travelled Full-Time on ₹35,000 a Month (And Had My Best Year Yet)](https://piquedpilgrim.com/budget-travel-hacks/) - I travelled full-time for a year on ₹35,000 a month and had my best year yet. An honest take on budget travel, trade-offs, and slow travel. - [A Journey into Kalaripayattu at a Gurukul in Kerala](https://piquedpilgrim.com/learning-kalaripayattu-in-qaint-village-in-kerala/) - Exploring a month of Kalaripayattu training in Kerala—reflecting on the discipline, simplicity, and connection I discovered through this ancient martial art. ## Pages - [About Piqued Pilgrim](https://piquedpilgrim.com/about-me/) - I used to love acting in school plays. I was always drawn to different types of characters—each with its own quirks, flaws, and stories. There was something so raw and thrilling about stepping into their shoes. It wasn’t just about the lines or the costumes. It was about feeling what they felt, seeing the world ## Categories - [Places](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-world/travel/) - [India](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-world/travel/india/) - [Asia](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-world/travel/asia/) - [Building Strength](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/building-strength/) - [Exploring World](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-world/) - [Skills](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-world/travel-skills/) - [Exploring Self](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-self/) - [Reflections](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-self/reflections/) - [Identity Experiments](https://piquedpilgrim.com/category/exploring-self/experiment/) ## Tags - [Slow Living](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/slow-living/) - [aldona](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/aldona/) - [goa](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/goa/) - [Jordan](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/jordan/) - [Jordan Pass](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/jordan-pass/) - [Travel Info](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/travel-info/) - [Travel Tips](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/travel-tips/) - [Slow Travel](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/slow-travel/) - [Reflections](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/reflections/) - [Intentional Living](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/intentional-living/) - [Self Growth](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/self-growth/) - [Writing](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/writing/) - [Positivity](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/positivity/) - [Skill Learning](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/skill-learning/) - [Travel Story](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/travel-story/) - [Responsible Travel](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/responsible-travel/) - [Conscious Travel](https://piquedpilgrim.com/tag/conscious-travel/)