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Queen of Treasures is a cultural journal of travel, mindful living, and world affairs, exploring how place, memory, and meaning shape our lives.

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Author: Ambica Gulati

Ambica Gulati is a journalist and cultural essayist with 26+ years of experience crafting stories that open minds and linger with readers. Her work spans travel, environment, world affairs, and visual storytelling—told through words, images, and film. She’s shaped content across formats: daily journalism, long-form features, magazines, newsletters, and coffee table books. Her writing has appeared in Outlook Traveller, Swagat, and Life Positive, grounded in research and narrative integrity. Through her independent platform, Queen of Treasures, she curates slow journalism and visual essays that explore ecological concerns, global currents, and emotional truths beneath visible worlds. She believes writing is both discipline and serendipity—like water shaping stone.
Wat Chai Mongkhon Royal Monastery, Pattaya, Thailand
Heritage & Stories

Pattaya: Beyond the Neon, Tranquil Royal Monastery

Discover a side of Pattaya beyond the nightlife. Join Aparna Gulati on a tranquil journey to Wat Chai Mongkhon Royal Monastery, a historical gem offering peace and a glimpse into Thailand’s spiritual roots. Continue reading Pattaya: Beyond the Neon, Tranquil Royal Monastery

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiSeptember 16, 2025January 31, 202614 Comments
The Writing Desk

Free Guide: 7-Day Shadow Writing Challenge

Inspired by Carl Jung’s concept of Nekyia—facing your inner ghosts—I created the 7-Day Shadow Writing Challenge. This free workbook is filled with prompts, simple rituals, and reflections to guide you on a journey of healing and self-discovery.
Continue reading Free Guide: 7-Day Shadow Writing Challenge

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiSeptember 14, 2025January 31, 202636 Comments
Image by ha11ok from Pixabay
Intuitive Arts

Divination Tools: Fortune Telling or Path to Self-Growth?

Discover how divination tools like tarot, astrology, and shamanism can be powerful instruments for self-growth and healing from trauma. This personal reflection explores how these practices transformed from simple fortune-telling into a profound journey of inner peace and transformation. Continue reading Divination Tools: Fortune Telling or Path to Self-Growth?

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiSeptember 7, 2025January 31, 202639 Comments
If you’re curious about how migration shapes our past, present, and future, Ian Goldin’s The Shortest History of Migration is a must-read.
Books & Fiction

Book Review: The Shortest History of Migration by Ian Goldin

Explore Ian Goldin’s The Shortest History of Migration: a concise look at human movement, culture, and future migration—by a migrant scholar himself. Continue reading Book Review: The Shortest History of Migration by Ian Goldin

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiAugust 29, 2025January 31, 20262 Comments
BOOK COVER Life Is a Battlefield: Insights from the Eternal Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita BY by Priya Arora (Author)
Books & Fiction

Wisdom from Bhagavad Gita: Life is a Battlefield by Priya Arora

Decode the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita for a modern world. This review explores Priya Arora’s book, a guide to finding peace and purpose. Continue reading Wisdom from Bhagavad Gita: Life is a Battlefield by Priya Arora

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiAugust 16, 2025January 31, 20268 Comments
BOOK COVER OF THE MAN WHO BECAME CINEMA, DILIP KUMAR BY ASHOK CHOPRA
Books & Fiction

Book Review: The Man Who Became Cinema: Dilip Kumar by Ashok Chopra

Explore the legacy of Dilip Kumar, the ‘First Khan’ and method acting pioneer. This review delves into his timeless impact on classic Indian cinema. Continue reading Book Review: The Man Who Became Cinema: Dilip Kumar by Ashok Chopra

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiAugust 10, 2025February 1, 202623 Comments
silent journeys by Benyamin
Books & Fiction

Book Review: Silent Journeys by Benyamin

Benyamin’s Silent Journeys illuminates the extraordinary lives of Kerala nurses. Explore themes of family, sacrifice, and healing through Manu’s quest for his WWII-era ancestor. Continue reading Book Review: Silent Journeys by Benyamin

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiAugust 1, 2025August 1, 2025Leave a comment
Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel
Books & Fiction

Book Review: Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel

Read our in-depth review of Ten Incarnations of Rebellion, a speculative historical fiction novel by Vaishnavi Patel that blends Vishnu’s avatars with India’s fight for freedom. Continue reading Book Review: Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel

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