The Sun Sets In Paris Too
It’s true what they say about cafés in Paris. And I didn’t believe it either, till I saw for myself. Chairs all facing the street, espressos in pristine mini-cups, a glass of wine and a lit cigarette...
View ArticleJim Corbett National Park: Travel Review
India’s first national park established in 1936,JimCorbettNational Parkis the perfect retreat for nature-lovers. Placed on the foothills of theHimalayas, in the Nainital District of Uttrakhand, it is...
View ArticleMuch Ado About Holiness
Why do you people go to temples? Why do people go on long, strenuous pilgrimages? Perhaps to attain purity, peace of mind, rid themselves of sins, and pray for their wishes to be granted by the...
View ArticleBhutan: An Ethereal Kingdom of Happiness
From the awe-inspiring pristine beauty of Paro Valley to the bustling streets of Thimphu, Bhutan is a not-so-tiny Himalayan Kingdom, where the people pride themselves on their happiness quotient. With...
View ArticleA View of Shillong
Shillong, situated in Meghalaya, is perhaps one of the most picturesque cities in India. It’s luscious green mountains, clouds that linger so low that it seems as if they are almost flirting with...
View ArticleMy Tryst with Singapore
“We want to order this”, Navya said pointing at the menu. “Prawn rice.” The woman taking our order nodded. “Chilli crab” “No chilli crab. We no have.” “Okay then,” she sifted through the menu once...
View ArticleThe Single Female Traveller
How To Survive While Travelling Alone I can never ever digest the look on the face of the average man who meets me often on my journeys alone. These looks come in various shades of bewilderment. From...
View ArticleKosovo: The Art of Living In A War
My Adventure Trip Fifteen years back, if anybody had asked me if I’d known about a country called Kosovo, I would have stared at them blankly and so would you, I bet. Seven years later, all that...
View ArticleJourney To Nagaland
Why I Can’t Wait To Get Back To Nagaland! It was 5 a.m. when Anthony and I stepped out of Dimapur station on the morning of the 28th of November. No sooner were we out, than we were hounded by cabbies...
View ArticleKerala On Its Deathbed
Taking a closer look at “God’s Own Country” Every travelogue on Kerala is the same with the same adjectives to describe the “amazing backwaters”, “serene houseboats” and “delicious fare of traditional...
View ArticleTravel: Why Should You…Well! You Must
Want a reason to travel? I personally find that question very funny. The Lord created this world and he made it so beautiful, only for me to map it. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other...
View ArticleTour de Kashmir
Paddling my way through the crowded roads of Delhi always inspires me to head to the mountains for some alone time with the love of my life, my beloved cycle. So I decided to go to Kashmir. This was...
View ArticleMy Maiden Trek
An unforgettable journey to Triund Hill in McLeodganj As the final year of college approaches the countdown begins. Your entire college life flashes in front of you—the opportunities you missed, the...
View ArticleThe Trip To Heaven And Back
Darjeeling: A Magnificent Beauty Well, there comes a time in a year when all cupboards, shelves, study tables need be cleaned and dusted lest one should face the wrath of one’s mother. And as I was...
View ArticleA Spiritual Family Trip
Kulpakji: The Biggest Jain Temple of South India Last weekend, my sister was home from her in-laws’ place and it was the perfect opportunity to make a short trip. Since it was holiday season (5 days...
View ArticleJaisamand Island Resort: A Charming Escapade
A misty sky, a sunny morning, head hanging through the car window, hair filled with the monsoon breeze and the petrichor slowly filling up our nostrils. It was time, and eternal bliss was just another...
View ArticleGoa: A Threat To Indian Culture?
When it comes to Indian culture, Indian politicians can be over-protective. In the name of saving the country’s culture, they go out of their way to stop the functioning of anything that does not...
View ArticleMadame Tussaud’s: A Journey Through Time
Tourists from all over the world travel to London to visit Madame Tussauds House of Wax Museum. However not many are aware of this womans claim to fame. With its beginnings set in the 1700, Madame...
View ArticleWhy You Should Consider Travelling Solo The Next Time
There is something salutary about travelling solo. The freedom gained enables you to immerse yourself in different cultures in a way like no other. I took my first trip alone to New Zealand when I was...
View ArticleFive Reasons Why Lucknow Is A Must-Visit
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, the city of nawabs which even after witnessing tremendous modernization has managed to retain its age old charm and glory. The warmth, the hospitality and...
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