Meenakshi, Author at Backpacking With My Lens

Delhi November 21, 2022

Attending My First Sunburn Music Festival in Gurgaon, 2018

If you’re into EDM, you must have heard about Sunburn, India’s version of Tomorrowland. This music festival started in Goa in 2007 and is the largest music festival in Asia and the 3rd largest dance festival in the world. This three-day-long festival is a haven for music lovers full of great music, food, and fun.

In 2018, Sunburn came to Delhi, a blessing for Delhiites. It saved us a flight ticket and a few paid leaves to Goa. Although we can’t beat Goa’s party vibe. However, we were happy to have a festival like Sunburn close to our home. I loved everything about this music festival and can’t wait to attend the one in Goa. I can only imagine how awesome it would be to witness these musicians creating magic right in the land of parties, Goa.

Fun Fact!

Since we were discussing Goa, I thought of sharing a fun fact with you. Did you know it is the birthplace of the music genre Goa trance? A genre that originated in the 1990s, it had a drone-like bassline similar to Techno and was popular at parties on Vagator Beach, Anjuna beach, and Arambol beach.

Sunburn Music Festival, Gurgaon (2018)

It was a 2-day festival in Gurgaon with some of the best musicians in EDM genres lined up. HUDA grounds near Sector 29 was the event venue, which was literally across the street from my office (another bonus). For me, the main highlight was watching the famous trio Above & Beyond performing live. Their Sun & Moon song is an absolute love!

Overall Experience at Sunburn

It was my first EDM music festival, and I was very excited. I went here with my friend Akansha, who is also into EDM. The venue was nice and big with a good parking area. I was skeptical about the crowd because a drunk Gurgaon crowd can be sketchy. However, I’m happy to say that we had a good time at Sunburn.

We both are like the perfect combo to attend any concert. I’m sure you are thinking why. That’s because I’m an introvert, and Akansha is an extrovert. So she brought in the energy, and I brought my resources by finding the best food stalls, optimizing our in and out time, and taking photos. She had a fun time dancing and jumping to the music, while I enjoyed it with some good food and photography.

The After Party!

Every party has a fun after-party full of more food, music, and drinks. Plus, a great opportunity to socialize with like-minded folks. However, Sunburn’s After Party was an additional ₹2,000 cost, which was way out of our budget. So, Akansha and I decided to have our little after-party at Sector 32 Gurgaon market. We stopped by a momo vendor and relished a plate of piping hot momos with some bubble tea. Cool right?

You can find more details about the upcoming events on Sunburn’s official website, and I hope you enjoy your time here.

Transportation Guide November 18, 2022

United Airlines Review: A First-timer’s Experience (Delhi to Seattle)

The holiday season is just around the corner (in the US), and so is the travel season for Indians to reunite with their family in India. This generally results in a massive spike in airfare, leaving us spending half of our annual savings buying flight tickets. However, it’s all worth it as we meet our families in person and spend quality time together. But, the question arises, which is the best airline to travel such a long distance?

Washington State November 16, 2022

Day Trip To Crystal Mountain From Seattle: Complete Guide

Winter is here, and so are fun snow activities like skiing and snowboarding. We found a place not too far from Seattle that offers an amalgamation of adventure and rejuvenation. This alpine ski mountain is called Crystal Mountain, located in the Cascade Range. This mountain is a hub of snow activities and gets the best view of the neighboring mountains from its summit, especially Mount Rainier.

City Guide November 14, 2022

Day Trip to Poulsbo from Seattle: Complete Itinerary

Explore a stunning city to the north of Puget Sound called Poulsbo, also known as Little Norway. It is one of my favorite places in Washington, thanks to its scenic surroundings, great food, and wildlife that are spotted quite easily. If you ask me to describe this place in three words, it would be picturesque, vibrant, and tranquil.

United States of America November 11, 2022

Things I like about the USA: My first impression moving from India

Hello folks, welcome to a new section on my blog, where I share stories about my life and experiences in general. If you accidentally landed here while searching for travel stuff, click on this link and head straight to the travel section. If you’re curious about my journey and how I landed in America, keep reading the article because it’s about to get exciting.

City Guide November 9, 2022

A Budget Trip To Las Vegas – 2 Days Guide To The Sin City

We’ve all heard the slogan “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” in numerous films and TV shows, and there’s a good reason for that. Las Vegas is a hub of entertainment with no bars held. From world-class casinos to entertainment shows, from exquisite dining experiences to thrilling rides. This place leaves no stone unturned to keep you entertained. Plus, a few stuff here and there that only happen in Vegas! Therefore, one should visit Vegas at least once in their lifetime to experience the craziness around the city.

West Bengal November 7, 2022

5 Must-have Food Dishes in Darjeeling

The culinary scene in Darjeeling is vast and diverse thanks to ethnic groups like Lepchas, Gorkhas, Tibetan, and Bengalis thriving together. Exploring just one cuisine will not do justice to Darjeeling. Therefore, we bring you a list of the five best dishes from each ethnic group that will tingle your taste buds.

United States of America November 6, 2022

My USA Tourist Visa (B1/B2 Visa) Experience and Guide

Getting a US Visa is a stressful process for Indians because of its high rejection ratio and difficulty. However, the pandemic made the process all the more complex. Therefore, I thought of penning down my tourist visa experience to help ease your anxiety. Moreover, a valid USA Tourist Visa gets you an entry to more than 30 countries around the world including countries like Mexico, Argentina and Turkey. Click on this link to view the complete list.

Washington State November 3, 2022

Wallace Falls State Park: Complete Guide

Hello, my lovely readers! I want you to close your eyes, take a nice deep breath and imagine a tiny home deep in the woods surrounded by snowy mountain peaks and lush forests, waking up to bird songs and falling asleep listening to the hoots. Did this bring a smile to your face? If yes, then you should definitely spend a night or two in a forest cabin. The experience is absolutely serene!

Nevada October 21, 2022

Venetian Hotel Las Vegas Review

Venetian was our first choice of stay in Las Vegas, and why not? It is the second-largest hotel in the world, the property is grand and offers all kinds of luxury that one would expect from a five-star property like the Venetian. However, our stay was a mix of highs and lows.