Though it has been many months since my unforgettable Scuba Dive at Havelock Islands in Andamans, that thrill of being underwater was something that I still remembered. My resolve to do an independent dive remained as strong as when I made it after my first dive. I had already gleaned information about how to get … Read more
The Komodo National Park is not just about meeting the Komodo dragon but holds many more wonders.If you recall in my last post on the Komodo Dragons, I mentioned the three islands where these dragons are found – one of them being Padar Island. On the day we visited my new best friend – the … Read more
I have a confession to make. I kind of, don’t like slithering, slimy reptiles. Ok! Scratch that! Let me give it to you straight – I am petrified of snakes and dislike the scaly lizards. When I heard that I was on a trip that would take me to see a giant monitor lizard – … Read more
The Hindu temples, especially in the Indian Subcontinent are a treasure trove of heritage and culture and there is no missing them out if you are traveling to this part of the world. The beautiful paintings, the carvings outside and within, the historical significance of the temple, legends associated with it – all adding to … Read more
A weekend in the sunshine with the company of my fellow bloggers and Flipkart! What Fun! Not at the Flipkart office, but at the #FlipkartOutdoors Indiblogger Meet at Mango Mist, Bangalore. My first Indiblogger meet and that too, in a beautiful resort, doing things that totally gets my adrenaline pumping. Flipkart had brought several of … Read more
Do you have an old Faithful when it comes to a travel bag or a travel knapsack? Something that you use with every travel – long, short, hike, beach – essentially anywhere. So far, my camera bag is my old faithful for I trudge it along everywhere. However, that does not hold my basic essentials … Read more
Quite like the heritage destinations, I am completely enthralled by caves. There is a certain mystery attached to them and as much as possible, I would hate missing out on exploring these. It is amazing how I get into the avatar of Indiana Jones or Lara Croft when it comes to exploring caves. Even more … Read more
ย “When did I first start traveling with kids?” . “What is the right age to take your baby with you?” “How difficult is it to travel with your kid?” “Is it advisable to travel with a baby? Isn’t it better to just wait a while till the child grows up?” For quite sometime now, I … Read more
My last trip to Indonesia was discovering a world beyond Bali. There is no doubt that Bali is beautiful but wandering beyond it to explore the hidden gems of Flores Island was even more enthralling. Given my own experience, I would definitely recommend that one looks at including Flores, if they are headed to Indonesia. Here are … Read more
This weekend was my fairy tale weekend – it was like I was Snow White or Cinderella or one of those princesses who lived in a cute little wooden manor amidst the green and cool hills with not a care in the world. Landour, the quaint little hill station near Mussoorie, 2 hours from Dehra … Read more
One of the destinations that seem to beckon people over and over again in Goa. Not surprising as it seems to have something for everyone – from its sunny beaches to an active party life to some heritage and lots of adventure sports. Moreover, it has an easy connectivity to the rest of India – … Read more
Everyone has bucket lists for travel. And like most of you, even I have my bucket list that does not ever shrink. If anything, it has been growing longer and longer by the day. With its increasing length, also, grows my need to invest and plan for these bucket lists. Yes, travel does involve money … Read more