I say this time and again but trust me, there are no better words. Can you believe, July is already over? As I pen this gratitude list from Minneapolis, various thoughts are clouding my mind. I am away from home, tucked in a comfortable bedroom at my hotel room and writing this at peace. A … More Gratitude List – July 2017
Regular readers here know that in 2015 I had a wonderful opportunity to visit Hong Kong twice while VT was on a work assignment there. Not living as a tourist was a great experience in itself. While travel was a part, the best was getting to see the city up close. Experiencing it on its … More 7 things you can do in Hong Kong but not in India
If you ever end up searching for best beaches in India, Radhanagar Beach will show up on the top. It is one of the most famous in the Havelock island and known for its beautiful stretch of white sand and turquoise water. If the fear of missing out (FOMO) while on travel is real, this … More Radhanagar Beach – a slice of heaven
A visit to the Andaman islands is incomplete without a travel to the Havelock island. This small island is located to the north-east of Port Blair and approximately 40 kilometers from the capital city. Regular ferries run from Port Blair to Havelock and are the easiest and economical way to commute. Other options are a … More A heaven called Havelock
January did not begin on the note I had thought of. There was no big bang party at home or time out with friends. However, there was self-reflection and I found comfort in my own company. Sometimes I think that’s what growing old means. It means we find solace in what we have and stop … More Gratitude List – January 2017
I don’t remember how we started planning our travel to Andaman & Nicobar Islands. All I know is that we wanted to get out of Bangalore and travel to a new place during mid-December. My mind was a bit inclined towards Sri Lanka. VT suggested Andamans and I remember agreeing. Then I got swamped with … More Andaman adventures – some facts and a glimpse
Built in the 18th century, the Safdarjung Tomb is located in the heart of New Delhi. Can you believe that a much beautiful sandstone and marble mausoleum is just behind this grand entrance? Safdarjung Tomb is one of the 174 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments in Delhi and is open for tourists. While I … More The entrance to Safdarjung Tomb
On our way back to Delhi, we met a little selfie enthusiast. She was eleven months old. Travelling with her parents, she was having fun on the train. Some milk and Real juice to keep her full, her parents were also enjoying the journey to her grandparents in Delhi. Our seats were in front of … More A little selfie enthusiast
‘Yatra’ is a Hindi word meaning a journey or a trip. While some plan on the go, there are also those who are meticulous planners who prefer to lay down the itinerary and chalk out the plan to a T before each travel. Which category do I fall? Neither of the two. I prefer discovering … More My Ideal Yatra
Jorge Alvares is credited as the first European explorer to have reached China and Hong Kong by sea. I clicked this picture when we visited Macau and at that time, I wasn’t aware of the history. It’s fascinating to know that Alvares reached China in 16th century and his statue reminds many generations after him of his expedition.
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