The Romance of the Sun & Mountains at Nagarkot, Nepal

The Sunkissed Valley of Nagarkot

Every year you can ask me “Which is that one destination that you want to go with your hubby?” and each time, you will get a different answer from me. Proves that I am only human for as I discover places, I find some special ones to be shared with him. Last year was no … Read more

A Travel Book Review: One Awesome Roadtrip by Johnny English

One Awesome Road Trip by Johnny English

I was recently, invited to review this travel book – “One Awesome Roadtrip” by Johnny English by NotionPress and it seemed like a perfect opportunity for me to share my love for travel and books with you. Hence, this post is going to be a little different from my others where I review a book is … Read more

Apsarakonda – The Secret of the Nymphs

Backwater Pool at Apsarakonda Beach

This year began with a trip to Jog Falls, much requested by my daughter for she had just studied about it. Though I knew that there wouldn’t be much water at this seasonal waterfalls, we went ahead for two reasons – one is the sheer thrill of driving along the scenic roads and the second … Read more

Saluting the Heroes at Kargil War Memorial at Drass

A Sculpture showcasing the victory of Operation Vijay at Kargil War Memorial

I have been saving this post since my visit to Kargil last year during the Ladakh trip. For one, this has been a highly emotional visit – not just for me but the entire troop. The Kargil War Memorial in Drass gets your emotions into a swirl and leaves you with a huge lump in … Read more

Travel Flashback 2017 – My best travel moments

Travel Flashback 2017 - Kannur with my besties and family

It is that time of the year when most of us introspect and relook at what the year has been like. Pretty much like most of you, I traveled back in time to realize that this year has literally been as they say “from Kashmir to Kanyakumari”. I also, noted that I nursed my itchy … Read more

Our favorite Indian destinations

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Last week, when I posted an article on my favorite place in Rajasthan, I realized that it really was one of my favorite but not the absolute one. I questioned myself – “if there was an absolute favorite that I would have picked in India – which one would it be? ย  With so much … Read more

Why is it a pleasure to visit Mauritius?

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Mauritius – a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, has always promoted itself as a place that is a pleasure to visit. I have always heard a lot about this country – so much that I at one time, had shortlisted it to be my honeymoon destination. Sadly, I could not make it back then … Read more

A slice of Coorgi hospitality with Magnolia Resorts

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Most of us recognise Coorg as a weekend getaway from Bengaluru, the Scotland of India and the Coffee County. With its serene atmosphere, cool fresh greens, chirping birds and natural wildlife – Coorg manages to charm everyone who visits it. I have spent numerous weekends here and have always returned feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. According to me, … Read more

Giving it back to the community, inspired by Samsung

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This is quite an unusual post from me – none of those tips, none of those destinations. Just a pure thought and a question for all of us as travelers  – inspired by Samsung. Last evening while browsing, I came by this video from Samsung that set me thinking in this direction. First have a look … Read more

Tata Hexa – Your new companion on Road Trips

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Road Trips anywhere, are a perfect way to travel and discover places. I absolutely love them as it allows me to discover so many smaller places along the way. I love stopping by those small little restaurants and dhabas for some authentic local food. Some road trips have such gorgeous landscapes that you would otherwise … Read more

Magic of Mount Kelimutu in Flores, Indonesia

As the clouds blew over the craters and the sun rose over Kelimutu

From the vibrant culture of Bali to the scary Komodo dragons to the fantastic tri-colored beaches of Padar, Indonesia was turning out to be really colorful. What made it even more colorful was discovering another tri-colored wonder of nature – the three volcanic lakes of Mount Kelimutu. MAGICAL is the word to describe this entire experience … Read more