Poonam Binayak

Poonam Binayak

About Poonam

Poonam Binayak is a freelance writer specializing in food, travel, culture, wellness, and the outdoors. She co-authored the Fodor's Essential India, 5th edition guidebook. Her work has been featured in publications such as TIME, CNN, CNT India, The Telegraph UK, Wanderlust Magazine, Time Out, Lonely Planet, NZ Herald, CNBC, Business Insider, Fodor’s, and more.

6 articles by Poonam

Cambodia beyond Angkor Wat: why there’s so much more to explore

Cambodia beyond Angkor Wat: why there’s so much more to explore

From vibrant cities and pepper farms to palm-fringed, tropical islands, discover Cambodia’s many experiences beyond Angkor Wat

Indonesia beyond Bali: 11 places not to miss

Indonesia beyond Bali: 11 places not to miss

Bali may be Indonesia’s poster child drawing in crowds, but it’s just one gem in a vast archipelago of a whopping 17,000+ islands

Best things to do in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Best things to do in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

A living treasure trove of Javanese culture, art, and history — here’s how to eat up your free time in Yogyakarta

Island time: the best months to visit Indonesia

Island time: the best months to visit Indonesia

Tropical Indonesia is a year-round destination, but it's worth timing your trip around the must-do activities on your list

Nomad's land: the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan

Nomad's land: the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan

Discover unforgettable places in Kyrgyzstan, home to high-altitude lakes, rugged mountain passes, and open steppe still used by travelling herders

Best places to visit in Georgia, Europe’s best-kept secret

Best places to visit in Georgia, Europe’s best-kept secret

From lively Tbilisi to remote mountain villages, Georgia’s best-kept secrets are waiting to be explored