2024-02-22 11:00
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2024-02-22 11:00
Shimla, the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, has long been a popular tourist destination. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Shimla offers a perfect mix of natur… Read More
2024-02-15 10:55
Chandigarh is a important city with unique culture, architecture and history. It is strategically important and has a UNESCO World Heritage Site Read More
2024-02-15 09:59
Chandigarh - An OverviewChandigarh is an important city in the north of India and the capital of two Indian states, Punjab and Haryana. The city itself is also a union territory, which means… Read More
2024-02-11 13:00
If you are looking for options for an extended weekend trip from Delhi NCR, there are limited options available and most of them take you to mountains. During the long weekend of Republic Da… Read More
2024-02-08 12:30
The writer shares a 5-day trip from Delhi NCR to Shimla, covering Chandigarh, Kufri, and Chail. Different travel options from Gurgaon to Shimla are explored (air, train, road). Relevant deta… Read More
2023-10-05 08:18
Kumbhalgarh is a magnificent fortress located in the state of Rajasthan, India. Built during the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, it stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural b… Read More
2023-10-05 08:18
Kumbhalgarh is a magnificent fortress located in the state of Rajasthan, India. Built during the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, it stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural b… Read More
2023-09-28 09:23
It was the rainy season after Covid’s impact reduced and people started moving out of their homes. We were on a short trip to our home town Jaipur to spend time with the family. One od… Read More
2023-09-28 09:23
It was the rainy season after Covid's impact reduced and people started moving out of their homes. We were on a short trip to our home town Jaipur to spend time with the family. One odd even… Read More
2023-09-21 10:11
Ninh Binh, Vietnam is a hidden gem nestled in the northern part of the country. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, it is often referred to as the "Halong Bay o… Read More
2023-09-14 09:00
Halong Bay was one of the unique experiences we enjoyed during our Vietnam Trip in the summer of 2023. We undertook a two-day and a night-long cruise excursion of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World… Read More
2023-09-07 13:59
The Konark Sun Temple is one of the corners of the Golden Triangle of Odisha and is a marvel of ancient architecture and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Its intricat… Read More
2023-08-31 08:59
The Jagannath Puri Temple, located in the coastal town of Puri in Odisha, India, is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of L… Read More
2023-08-24 11:43
Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack are two ancient cities located in the eastern state of Odisha, India. Known for their rich cultural heritage and historical significance, these cities have played a… Read More
2023-08-18 06:49
Odisha, earlier called Orissa, is a land of rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for travelers. From ancient temples to pristine beaches, Orissa offers a… Read More
2023-08-08 08:56
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is a place that exudes charm and history. With its rich cultural heritage and bustling streets, Hanoi offers a unique experience for visitors. We spent fo… Read More
2023-08-04 11:20
Parked at the Oceano SHARIt was a long weekend coming ahead on Martin Luther King's birthday and we were without any plans. It would have been a dishonor had we spent the entire weekend bei… Read More
2023-08-04 09:33
Welcome to Hearst CastleWe were planning for our San Jose to Los Angeles road trip and looking for potential stops enroute. We were taking the legendary Highway 1 hence the source of i… Read More
2023-08-04 09:02
Santa Barbara was our destination for the first trip of the new year - a road trip to start the year 2020. Located just north of Los Angeles made it a perfect choice. It is a beautiful town… Read More
2023-08-04 08:56
San Luis Obispo is a wonderful town of California slightly off the Pacific coast. The town is known for its calm, relaxed vibes while maintaining a rich history. The pace of life and chilled… Read More
2023-08-01 16:52
Nestled on the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. With its well-preserved ancient town and enchanting atmosphere, this small city… Read More
2023-08-01 08:23
Sonamarg was our second stop during the Kashmir Visit in June 2022 and was a great way of continuing our journey after the houseboat experience in Srinagar. We stayed only for a night here b… Read More
2023-07-28 13:16
We did a Vietnam tour in the Summer of 2023 as part of our annual summer vacation ritual. It is a wonderful country and offers a diverse set of experiences. On this 10-day trip, our first de… Read More
2023-07-28 12:55
Every year we do a vacation to celebrate our kid's birthday (June 20) and to take advantage of the summer vacations. This summer (2023) we visited Vietnam for our vacation. It is a gre… Read More
2023-07-28 12:30
We did a Vietnam tour in the Summer of 2023 as part of our annual summer vacation ritual. It is a wonderful country and offers a diverse set of experiences. Danang was our second destinatio… Read More
2023-07-27 13:26
Our travel had been slow for some time since the kid started school. Most trips were confined to hometowns, whenever there was a slight downtime at school. However, we finally had to g… Read More
2023-07-27 13:25
It was the pandemic era and most of our visits and trips until now had been limited to destinations within driving distance. The fear (or paranoia) had kept us bound to our homes, but there… Read More
2023-07-27 13:12
The San Francisco Bay Area is a great area to live if you are stuck with the travel bug. There are umpteen opportunities to sneak out for a day trip if you are looking for a quick getaway. W… Read More
2023-07-27 13:03
Kolkata is a city close to my heart as there are few cities where we have stayed for a considerable time during our childhood. Kolkata was the first of those and hence a place where I… Read More
2023-07-27 13:01
We visited Sundarbans as part of the Kolkata Trip in the March of 2023. This is one destination that was on our bucket list for quite some time. My stay in Kolkata for more than 3 year… Read More
2023-07-27 12:59
I was travelling to Hyderabad and Kolkata for some official meetings and that is how this trip came to ideation. We had been thinking of visiting Kolkata, including recently when we ho… Read More
2023-07-27 12:57
Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar islands and is the only airport catering to the islands. Hence it is the first place you will land when you are visiting the island… Read More
2023-07-27 12:54
The year 2022 was approaching its end and the usual discussions on how to spend the winter break started in the house. We had been to Jammu and Kashmir (Kashmir Trip – Planning A… Read More
2023-07-27 12:42
Havelock Island was the second stop on our Andamans and Nicobar Islands trip. We spent seven days in the island region across three locations as part of the trip. To know more about ou… Read More
2023-07-27 12:40
We spent about a week in the Andaman and Nicobar Island region at the start of 2023. We celebrated the new year and spend our winter vacations in this lovely set of islands. These are… Read More
2023-07-27 12:36
We spent a week in Kashmir during the summer of 2022. We had heard so much of this destination but couldn't visit it until this time. Kashmir is full of natural beauty and fantastic hi… Read More
2023-07-27 12:35
Srinagar was our first and last stop on our Kashmir Trip. We spent a night each in Srinagar on our way in and out of Kashmir. Given the city's location as the gateway of the valley and… Read More
2023-07-27 12:33
Sonamarg was our second stop during the Kashmir Visit in June 2022 and was a great way of continuing our journey after the houseboat experience in Srinagar. We stayed only for a night… Read More
2023-07-27 12:32
Pahalgam was the last city on our itinerary during the Kashmir Visit in June 2022. We visited Srinagar, Sonamarg, and Gulmarg before Pahalgam. The city of Pahalgam brought a different… Read More
2023-07-27 12:30
Gulmarg was our third destination as part of the Kashmir Trip in June 2022. We traveled from Sonmarg and had planned 2 nights stay in Gulmarg to absorb the beauty of the skiing destina… Read More
2022-11-07 14:31
The San Francisco Bay Area is a great area to live if you are stuck with the travel bug. There are umpteen opportunities to sneak out for a day trip if you are looking for a quick geta… Read More
2022-11-07 14:27
First and foremost, we hope every one of you is doing good and managing to find some method to the madness of Shelter in Place. These are definitely difficult times and something none… Read More
2022-11-07 14:25
San Luis Obispo is a wonderful town of California slightly off the Pacific coast. The town is known for its calm, relaxed vibes while maintaining a rich history. The pace of life and c… Read More
2022-11-07 14:24
Santa Barbara was our destination for the first trip of the new year - a road trip to start the year 2020. Located just north of Los Angeles made it a perfect choice. It is a beautiful… Read More
2022-11-07 14:15
It was a long weekend coming ahead on Martin Luther King's birthday and we were without any plans. It would have been a dishonor had we spent the entire weekend being a couch potato… Read More
2022-11-07 14:14
We were planning for our San Jose to Los Angeles road trip and looking for potential stops enroute. We were taking the legendary Highway 1 hence the source of information was enormous… Read More
2022-11-07 14:13
We all love the old country charm of European towns. What better than finding that charm in your backyard. That is all Solvang is about. This small town off the Pacific coast in Califo… Read More
2019-11-04 07:03
Las Vegas is a great vacation destination for anyone given its vibrant feel, unique offerings and ability to cater to varied tastes. While there is the predominantly popular entertainment in… Read More
2019-11-04 06:04
You are in the Sin City of the World and are wondering what you would want to do in here. It may seem strange but this city full of glitter and glamor has a lot hidden behind those blinding… Read More
2019-11-02 08:48
Las Vegas is a great destination for fun and entertainment and people flock it around the year for disconnecting from their daily routine. While the city is known for its glamour and glitter… Read More
2019-11-01 05:47
We were in Las Vegas for an extended trip and if you know the city, you are aware that most of the stuff in the city gets steam after dusk. We were looking for some day-time getaways from La… Read More
2019-10-21 06:47
Roadtrips have a charm of their own - racing against the traffic at your own pace, deciding your own timings and taking your own time to absorb the journey. We had a weekend coming up with a… Read More
2019-10-18 01:05
We were based in the Bay Area and hadn't paid a visit to the Napa Valley - the center of wine production in the region until now. It was surprising and embarrassing at the same time. It was… Read More
2019-10-09 05:08
Everyone deserves a good break once in a while but making a trip to a place far off can be a challenge if you have a kid at home. Taking a toddler for a vacation comes with its own set of co… Read More
2019-10-05 03:41
We've all at some point in time dreamt to be in midst of the hustle of this town called New York City. Whether through the glamor showcased in various movies, the awe of the financial indust… Read More
2019-02-17 06:20
This is a guest blog post contributed by Manisha Adlakha!One of the finest hill stations in the Himachal Pradesh is Kullu Manali. With a beautiful and serene environment, one can also e… Read More
2018-09-19 07:57
A city that is developed and has caught on the multinational bandwagon - still maintains the suburban rawness in its expanse - that is what Pune in a nutshell is!! A walk from your… Read More
2018-09-19 07:55
The United Arab Emirates - One of the shining star in the region called middle-east. Highly stable when compared to the generally unstable region, this country is a symbol of how countries s… Read More
2018-09-19 07:16
Having traveled far and wide - both for passion and work, hotels seem to have an important place in my way of life. These are those inevitable evils that the world has come to live with. Whi… Read More
2018-09-19 07:01
Abu Dhabi has become more a home than a tourist destination over the last few months I have spent in the city. I came here for work which was about to get over within a couple of weeks… Read More
2018-09-19 06:01
I have grown in the western part of the country in the state of Rajasthan - a traditional land of royal tales and forts. We have been raised in the backdrops of thick stone walled forts, opu… Read More
2018-09-19 04:58
Dubai is a destination of dreams to many and is the perfect shopping hub for those with riches in the pockets. The City of Gold as it is referred to at times is a perfect face to the otherwi… Read More
2018-09-19 04:48
We have always dreamt of being at the top of the world - up above everyone else - and gain a perspective very unique. And when you are a traveler, the desire to gain different heights in sea… Read More
2018-09-18 19:34
What do we hear when someone says deserts - for me it is a scene of barren arid land, a vast expanse of thirsty sand, scorching sun drying the world and thorny cactus driving any sane being… Read More
2018-09-18 19:32
If you are a traveler, you probably are already aware that the best way to explore a city in its raw form is within its old part. There is an inherent charm in the older part of the towns as… Read More
2018-09-18 19:20
Dubai is a futuristic city for many and hence it is expected that modes of transport need to complement the goal that the city envisages. While the development has only caught up recently bu… Read More
2018-09-18 18:51
The United Arab Emirates is a country of extremities and confluence of various aspects and this is what makes this country uniquely intriguing. The country which was once known to be the lea… Read More
2018-09-18 09:48
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Face of Abu DhabiEvery big city in the world has an iconic site which becomes a face for the city or the region - The Golden Gate Bridge for San Francisco, The Be… Read More
2018-09-18 09:43
Marina Island Summarized in a PictureAbu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is not a continuous piece of land but a collation of islands brought together to provid… Read More
2018-09-18 06:37
Since our stay in UAE last year, we have had quite a lot of acquaintances call us for information and advice with their plans for a Dubai vacation. We are always happy to entertain questions… Read More
2018-09-17 18:15
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is not a continuous piece of land but a collation of islands brought together to provide an administration center for the co… Read More
2018-09-17 18:09
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of UAE and hence has a huge need for infrastructure to support the city's ever-growing population. While on one hand, the government is promoting Abu Dhabi as t… Read More
2018-09-17 17:59
Every traveler takes on a tourist hat at times and we too are struck by that streak at times!Hopefully, the first line gave you the hint that this post is going to be as touristy as it… Read More
2018-09-17 17:47
We have all been to restaurants and have all been pleased with the food. In fact, today, if there is a decently popular restaurant - it would serve a good meal. That has become a b… Read More
2018-09-17 17:41
There are restaurants and there are experiences - however, there are some restaurants which are experiences in themselves. That is what we would talk about today and take you to one such res… Read More
2018-09-17 17:31
What do you look for when you are looking for accommodation for the upcoming vacation? There could be a lot of things depending on who you are but a couple would be common across - a decent… Read More
2018-01-25 11:59
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Davos recently selling the dream of India - the shining star that has the potential to bring the fractured world together. He was firm in his argument… Read More
2017-12-19 11:59
The entire city is in holiday mood now and the preparations for celebrations are on in full swing. You could sense the presence of green and red donning most of the shopping malls and the fa… Read More
2017-12-14 13:18
As we entered into the election season in Gujarat, almost everyone was sure that BJP were the favorites. They were sure to win given such a strong support they had enjoyed for so long and th… Read More
2017-12-11 09:29
I am sure we are all aware that the election season is back in the country - yes I know that the "Big Elections" are still away for more than a year. However, the media glare for ongoing ele… Read More
2017-11-17 12:18
I wake up one morning from my comfy bed at the hotel, brew my morning coffee and switch on the TV to catch on what is latest from back home. It seems something pretty terrible is happening a… Read More
2017-07-19 15:32
It's called the beach paradise of India, it's the "cool" destination to seek and it's the nightlife capital - but this trip revealed Goa is much more than what it is famous for.We had been t… Read More
2017-07-01 07:29
A Sufiyani City, Only Temple of Lord Brahma and An Idyllic Stay at Taj Resort - that is this trip in a nutshell !!We were in our hometown Jaipur for mom dad's anniversary surprise and had ad… Read More
2017-07-01 07:19
A Buddhist Pilgrimage Site to start with, the capital of an independent monarchy after British rule, and today capital of the most beautiful state in India - here is a trip to Gangtok for yo… Read More
2017-07-01 06:13
Visiting the Chinese Border itself generates the excitement - what if it is accompanied by a snow-field, sacred lake, and a yak ride!!We were in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, as part… Read More
2017-06-28 04:18
When you are near the Himalayas, snow is what you hope for - when this is complemented by colorful flowers, it makes a deadly combination !!A video blog takes your through Zero Point and Yum… Read More
2017-06-17 17:34
A remote town in hills, away from most tourist maps, blessed with natural beauty, cultural heritage and friendly inhabitants - that is our destination this time.A video blog takes your throu… Read More
2017-06-15 14:00
A jewel hidden at height of 17000 feet is the Gurudongmar Lake - an enigma in itself with religious, natural and strategic significance.While researching for destinations in North East India… Read More
2017-06-07 13:17
Countryside towns offer the raw charm of India and treat you to scenic surroundings. Lachen is one such village in North Sikkim.Gurudongmer Lake was the second destination we had on our plan… Read More
2017-05-29 05:24
Bengal is the land of art, culture, and beauty and Darjeeling is what the last attribute is all about 😊 We take you on a journey to this beautiful hill station through this article a… Read More
2017-05-17 18:59
Traveling towards your destination on a vacation is an exciting experience. So was ours on the Air Vistara flight from New Delhi to Bagdogra via Guwahati.As per the trip plan, we were ready… Read More
2017-04-27 08:28
It was the time that one of our colleagues had hit an exciting opportunity and he decided to move on with that opportunity. But before flying off, he did his part by throwing a party for the… Read More
2017-04-22 17:56
One may take trips for sake of others and end up enjoying themselves thoroughly.Well, this was not a trip we initiated but mom had made some wish earlier and wanted to visit the famous templ… Read More
2017-03-24 08:54
Ever spent a twilight dreaming about your world? These five sunsets may force you to.😊Sunsets are boring and dark is something that I have always believed in. The night with its dark… Read More
2017-03-01 11:02
In the previous article, we talked about how the government prepared for bringing about the boldest monetary reform in the country - Demonetization. 86% of currency in circulation was overni… Read More
2017-02-28 17:01
It was late evening on 8th of November - usual weekday coming to end and I had just returned from a hectic day at work. I had parked my car in the garage, took the stairs to burn those few c… Read More
2017-02-28 15:12
Read the previous article for the detailed preparations undertaken before the D-Day - Big Bucks De-Legalized : Demonetization - (1) PreparationsThe stage was set and everyone was anxiou… Read More
2017-01-27 09:40
We all love to travel - don't we? and we are ready to head out of the town on every available opportunity. But if you have been to a visit recently, you would know how difficult are the days… Read More
2017-01-19 07:23
It was the first long weekend of the year 2017 and we were in no mood to waste it out on our lazy surreals. We were already scouting for options when dad called one morning, telling us that… Read More
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