🇯🇵 KONNICHIWA KYOTO

With a mother who’s practically a human atlas, we constantly lean on her geography and never stop bouncing from one adventure to the next. My dad’s wallet? It groans at the mere thought of our travel itinerary, but we keep him entertained with the promise of souvenirs! Mom’s love for culture and passion for unpolished…

🇫🇷 PARIS: Discovering the Soul of the Seine

After the mentally challenging half-yearly exams in September, I was desperately in need of a break. Since childhood, there was one place in the whole wide world that I dreamt of visiting more than anything else – Paris, no matter how clichéd it might sound. The image of the Eiffel Tower had been etched in…

🇮🇳 HAVELOCK – A TROPICAL PARADISE IN ANDAMANS

After our time in Port Blair, we proceeded to the Phoenix Bay Jetty to catch our catamaran to Havelock Island (now called Swaraj Dweep). It’s crucial to plan ahead and book ferry tickets early, especially during peak tourist seasons, as Havelock is a highly sought-after destination. Although we had booked seats on the Gonautika ferry,…

🇮🇳 PORT BLAIR – REMOTELY ISOLATED GEM OF INDIA

Every year, August brings extra reasons to celebrate as India’s Independence Day falls on the 15th, granting us an additional school holiday. The stars align as this holiday usually coincides with a weekend, allowing us to extend the joy even further. To make it even more special, my mother’s birthday on the 14th fits snugly…

🇻🇳 HOI AN – Ancient Charm and Vibrant Nights

After an enriching experience in Hanoi, our journey led us to the charming town of Hoi An located in Vietnam’s central coast. With only a few days to spare, we embarked on a seamless adventure, taking a short flight from Hanoi to Da Nang and then driving to Hoi An. As we traversed the scenic…

🇮🇳 10 Best Places to Visit in Srinagar

The word Srinagar is a combination of two words ‘Sri’, the name of the goddess Laxmi denoting abundance and wealth and ‘Nagar’ that stands for a city. Although a Hindu name, Srinagar as well as whole of Kashmir is predominantly Muslim. It is a lively city located right in the lap of the Himadri Range…

🇮🇳 11 QUICK KASHMIR TRAVEL TIPS

Kashmir is a dream destination for many. Beginning this year, I got a god-sent opportunity to visit Kashmir. I witnessed that the state is naturally blessed, enchanting and soul warming. However, I wouldn’t sugar coat my words like the thousands of articles you find on the internet. Kashmir’s beauty is on the decline and only…

🇮🇳 LATIN QUARTERS OF FONTAINHAS

Most of us who love to travel can be split into three groups – mountain, beach and culture lovers. While some spend their entire life preferring one over the other, the others like us keep juggling between the three. Goa in India is world renowned for its beaches and Portuguese culture. It is not wrong…

🇮🇳 GING TEA HOUSE – AN ABODE OF TRANQUILITY

What do you do when the mountains call …? You respond to the call … !! If you are one among many who find the Scottish-American naturalist and explorer John Muir’s words inspiring, the mountains is a destination you would never say no to. If you have been following my other posts you would know…