Author: An Ordinary Girl
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Bali Basics
Before we headed to Bali, we had a lot of confusion about its geography & location. Was it an island? Was it a part of Indonesia? How big was it? Blame it on ignorance. And, there’s no better antidote for ignorance than travel. Once we’d been there, many contacted us when they were planning their…
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Beat The Heat! – 2
A few folks reached out to us to know more about the three destinations we recommended in Part I to escape the Indian summer. Glad we could be of help! But, three destinations are inadequate for six months of the intense north Indian summer. So, we bring three more long weekend getaways from Delhi. All…
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Beat the Heat!
Come April & the Sun starts its mercilessness on the hapless souls of the National Capital Region. Right till September, it becomes a matter of hot, very hot & unbearably hot. In these six months, at least one getaway is needed to cooler environs. Aren’t we thankful that the Himalayas are a stone’s throw away?…
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Orchha – A Photo-log
We blogged about Khajuraho in our last post. Khajuraho is still a known name on the tourism circuit. Orchha is the real surprise! We ourselves came to know about Orchha when we were researching for our travel. On our maiden trip, we spent a little less than a week exploring three destinations – Khajuraho, Panna…
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KHAJURAHO – A PHOTO-LOG
Madhya Pradesh must be the most underrated tourist destination in India. The centrally-located state has nature, heritage, & art. Yet, we neither hear much about it nor see family & friends visiting MP. We ourselves were oblivious of all that the state has to offer till we made our way there. On our maiden trip,…
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Masai Mara National Reserve – All The Practical Stuff!
When we began our research for the Masai Mara National Reserve, we found information to be scattered across the Internet. Climate information at one place, visa at another, what to carry at yet another… We made a mental note then itself that we would list down the useful bits at one place when we got…
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MASAI MARA TALES
For somebody who has grown up watching the nature & wildlife channels on television, the Masai Mara National Reserve was a must-have on the bucket list. Thus, when an ex-colleague, now working in Nairobi, asked us to come over, specially as the migration season was on, we did not have to think twice. It also…
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So, What’s Airbnb?
The questions still nagged our minds but we went ahead. & that was a life-changing decision for us…
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OUR MAGIC MOMENTS PRESERVED
… our love affair with this online photo service provider. Over the years, Zoomin has made even our ordinary photographs look excellent in print.
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Cruising Along The Indian West Coast
2,500 KMS. Nine days. Three travelers. A Toyota Innova. & the Indian West Coast!
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The Journey, The Traveler
It is not just about travel; it is also about the thoughts that rush to me when I travel…
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The Land of Happiness – Part III
We are struck by the similarity between Bhutan and Scotland. On curves, we feel we are on our way to Hogwarts. We will turn around the corner & there will be the Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft. Sigh!
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The Land of Happiness – Part II
It is on the way to Punakha that the King crosses us on a bicycle, His envoy following him. While cars stop & hawkers stand up in respect, the King’s simplicity touches us…
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The Land of Happiness – Part I
It has an idyllic setting; you can see the Sun rise behind the mountains, the village slowly coming to life, unpaved roads, greenery, calm & tranquil… There is nothing not to love. If there is one place you should cover in Bhutan, it is this.
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When Like & Dislike Co-existed
“Gar firdaus ae baruhe zamin ast, Hamin astu Hamin astu Hamin ast.” (If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.)
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Kem Chho Gujarat?
Rural menfolk in white dhoti – kurta, women in colorful chaniya – cholis, children playing in the mud, cattle, goats, sheep & dogs freely roaming around, elders sitting under the banyan tree discussing sociopolitical affairs… this pretty much paints a picture of a typical Indian village.
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It Took a Spell of Rain to Make Us Love
What the beach, shacks, parties could not do, the greenery, the rain and the sea did…
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China – Not That Mythical
The Chinese eat anything that walks. The language barrier is significant. The Chinese are rude & unfriendly. True or False?
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My Balcony in the Mountains
How I want my life to be – being able to hit the road every alternate weekend. And it has happened in the past; so why not cross our fingers for the future too?
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Meet the Maharaja
… a holiday is not about rest and rejuvenation alone. At different points in time, it is about adventure, luxury, new experiences, new cultures, new food and discovering each other. One such place which gave a new experience was Kishangarh…
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A Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
After 15 years in the city, we discovered the joy of visiting the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Booking tickets was easy, but be prepared for possible date changes. Inside, we marveled at the history and architecture, from the Buddha statue to majestic halls. The tour was impressive, and we’re eager to return for more!
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My Gangtok Chronicle – Chapter 3
Indians are such a curious bunch. They wanted to know if I worked, if I was married, if I had children, why I had moved to their car…
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My Gangtok Chronicle – Chapter 2
Excitement would be an understatement to describe my state of mind…
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My Gangtok Chronicle – Chapter 1
I had one more desire which I wanted to fulfill but was unable to draw adequate courage for…
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How Chandratal Cleared My Muddled Head – Part III
Santu was neither the schooling kinds nor was he keen to follow what his forefathers did…
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How Chandratal Cleared My Muddled Head – Part I
Do I sound crazy if I say that I enjoy my time getting to the destination more than the destination itself?
