In my dreams of a paradise, cascades emerged from infinity and fell at different levels. They hid amid emerald bushes and suddenly emerged to plummet on rocky ledges. They hid pretty caverns – possibly treasure troves and cast a misty spell around them. Birds twittered and butterflies added to the glitter. Little did I know … Read more
A recent trip to Pune had me visit one of my favorite hill station in Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar has tons of memories associated with it – a lot dating back to my school and college days. Owing to its proximity to Pune, I have been here umpteen times and each time, the place bowls me over … Read more
Banff is a beautiful resort town located in the Canadian province of Alberta. Banff National Park is one of the oldest parks in Canada and is also one of the prime tourist magnets in the country. Millions of visitors come to Banff National Park to see the mighty Rockies, for relaxation or adventure activities. Read my … Read more
Most of us have explored the coastline of Thailand and experienced the nightlife of its bustling capital. However, there are considerably fewer who have experienced the green mountains in the north. Located amid these mountains is one of the largest cities in Thailand – Chiang Mai. The city delighted me with its incredible blend of … Read more
Kuzo Dzangpo La! Hello from the Land of Happiness – Bhutan. With its gorgeous valleys, calming monasteries, bright colors and truly delightful people – it is not surprising to find Bhutan on almost everyone’s bucket list – even the ones who have been there at least once. I am already craving another trip to this country. … Read more
Ever since I was a kid, Iceland struck me as a winter wonderland. I suppose the name is what gave it that kind of a visual imagery as a kid. As time flew and I read more and more about this fantasy wonderland, I discovered that it was far more beautiful than what I imagined. … Read more
My 2017 started off with a trip to one of the most popular tiger reserves in India – Kanha National Park. I had been raring to get here and do my bit of wildlife spotting for quite some time now. However, some trips elude you till there is that one right time to do it. … Read more
Meghalaya, literally means “abode of clouds” and is a part of the North-East circuit of India. An unexplored world of natureย Meghalaya has some interesting places to visit.ย Surrounded by hills – the Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills, Meghalaya offers you an experience of the unspoiled natural beauty. Keeping its state capital Shillong as the … Read more
For anyone heading to the Kerala backwaters, an experience on the houseboats in Kerala is a must, for you have not really experienced the backwaters if you have not done this. The life that goes by with squealing school children on water taxis, duck farmers herding their birds, toddy shops and busy fisherman – you will … Read more
Over the last few posts, I have been gushing about the 2nd largest city in Malaysia – Penang. Penang had me charmed from my first glimpse of it on Malindo Air and by the time I flew out, I was in love with the place. From its cultural experiences to its heritage legacies and its lovely … Read more
Some time back, I had indicated 12 types of travelers that are generally seen. While that was in a humorous vein, there remains the fact that there is some bit of each that we all exhibit. Every traveler has their own preference of destination that meets their needs. Some like to take it slow, some … Read more
Just picture this – a boat that takes you along a jeweled stream that has some magical creatures floating below and stunning jewels that lie at the bottom of the bed. As you float along, you encounter sparkling cascades that drop down from stunning hills that are covered with green trees. Dotting the scene are … Read more