I am Rutuja, a 29-year-old who lives with a dream of travelling across India and exploring every nook of it. I believe the country has a lot to offer, ranging from snowclad mountains to pristine, clear beaches. I have a home in Mumbai, India, but am not confined by its boundaries. I am a Himachali when in the mountains of the north and a Malayalee when in the laps of the south. I am a Rajasthani when on the sandy carpet of the west, and a Khasi when drenching under the rains of the east. To sum it up, I am an Indian, who is set to explore my motherland and showcase its rich diversity to the world.

I started this blog, theprettycitygirl.com, seven years ago with only one aim: to share my experiences with the world. I started off as a lifestyle blogger, majorly focussing on organisation and study tips and helped a lot of students (psst, I was a consistent college topper). Later, I branched out to blogging tips, tech, fashion, and product reviews, while simultaneously building up my travel diaries along. The first travel diary published was a success and highlighted my 30-day stay in Shanghai, China. I went on covering my travels, ranging from day trips to long backpacking expeditions. 

I realized I needed to convert my passion for travelling into something constructive and so shifted my blog niche from lifestyle alone to travel and lifestyle.