The last time I wrote a blog post, I was working from home, now,I am STILL working from home! When we realize that we have a longish weekend ,we do not miss an opportunity to travel. Our equally travel parched friends suggested that we go for a quick weekend trip to the one time Mughal…
Travel resumes after a pregnant pause ( quite literally.. )
The birthplace of Ruskin Bond, holiday home of Khushwant Singh .. I knew I had to write a blog well enough that corroborated the literary legacy of this place- Kasauli! There is something about the hills… Is it the cobbled roadways?Is it the fact that you can savour on yummy food at anytime during the…
Animals, Travel and us!
A casual chat about my love for animals with a colleague/ friend on instagram this afternoon made me think and reflect. I realized that animals were an integral part of almost all our trips. We either went to national parks to visit them , we bonded with the pets on the properties we stayed in…
My list of Essentials , each time I travel!
As a family we are rational travelers – we check the weather forecast and pack accordingly, thus showcasing our blind trust on the Meteorological Department! However, in the past our trust has been challenged! We realized that something is ‘essential’ only when we missed packing it! Having learnt from my past mistakes( read :blunders) ,…
A thumb rule when you travel – Yummy food to keep you in a good mood!
It is Day 55 of the Lockdown! We have missed two potential trips – one to Rishikesh and another to Chopta during this period however , there are a lot of other things that have assumed priority, for instance – COOKING! I am thoroughly enjoying trying my hand at baking some exotic cakes, fixing new…
Let the planning begin, soon traveling will not be such a sin!
Traveling may seem like a far fetched dream to a lot of us,especially to international destinations. But do not fret or fume, a few destination in India will give some of the destinations in the world a run for their money. Listed below are few such places and a link to my blog on the…
Royal Retreat @ the golden city of Jaisalmer!
We believe that the best way to kick start a new year is to travel and this year was no different. To flag off 2020, we decided to explore the royal city of Jaisalmer and what a choice!100 kilometers away from the Pakistan border, soaked in royalty , culture and heritage,Jaisalmer is a great getaway…
Turkish Delight
LONG POST ALERT ! Bright city lights , roads bustling with people, a slight nip in the air and moderate traffic jams – Istanbul seemed like just any other city at first, but little did we know what this city had in store for us. After a quick stop at our hotel ,we set off…
Luxurious Landsdowne
Some places deserve a pictorial blog , one which allows the pictures to do the talking, one which does not need words to describe. One such place is – Landsdowne. Situated at a distance of about 300 kms from Gurgaon, it makes for a fantastic weekend getaway. Enjoy the beauty through my lenses ! In…
Camping on the banks of River Kali!!
We had been planning a trip to one of the jungle lodges in Karnataka for the longest time. Almost at the last minute my travel partner ( read as husband:-) ) and I zeroed in on a Jungle lodge situated on the banks of the majestic River Kali. This river was touted to be ‘the…
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