Category: Travel
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Aap Lucknow Mein? – III
Are You in Lucknow? Again?? – Part 3 Now that you’ve read about my Day One & Day Two in Lucknow, you can read a detailed account of my 3rd day. Today was the highlight of my trip to Lucknow. I was slated to attend the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival (MSLF). My friend D was showcasing her…
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Aap Lucknow Mein? – II
Are You in Lucknow? Again?? – Part 2 Now that you’ve read about my Day One in Lucknow, you can read a detailed account of my 2nd day. Fresh after a restful night, I was ready to explore Lucknow (a third time). The best way to get around Lucknow is by public transport & I’d booked Bharat…
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Aap Lucknow Mein? – I
Are You in Lucknow? Again?? – Part 1 Lucknow always brings a sense of belonging. Tunde kebab & kulfi at Aminabad, walk at Hazratganj, sightseeing at Bada & Chota Imambargahs, crossing Cantt, mutton nihari at Rahim’s, kulfi at Chhappan Bhog, chikankari & zari shopping at Chowk, walk in Ambedkar Park, galauti kebab at Dastarkhwan, &…
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Three Lessons I’ve Learnt as A Solo Female Traveller
Can we confidently say that COVID is behind us? Well, it may or may not be, but, in its wake, it’s left behind a thought with me – a thought that I’ve religiously been applying myself to. And the thought is that life is WAY too short to wait for ‘someday’ to execute our plans.…
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खजुराहो
बचपन से ही खजुराहो का नाम सुना था. खजुराहो की मूर्तियों में जान है, ये सुना था. जब अपनी आँखों से देखा तो समझ आया, की जिसने भी ये कहा था, सौ आने सच कहा था! मंदिर घूमते घूमते ये ध्यान आया, की जब चंदेल राजवंश ने ये बीड़ा उठाया, सोच भी नहीं पाए होंगे,…
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Ganga Kinaare…
Our earlier posts on Devprayag & Haridwar made us look back at another of our travels along the river Ganges. For this one, we did not have to venture far from our home. This holy town is rightfully called the closest point from Delhi NCR where you can witness the Ganges. Yes, we are speaking…
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Guest Post on Travelers Talks: How To Make Money For Traveling?
Money is an important part of travel. Like the Happy Little Traveler rightly says, a lot of folks think that travelers are loaded (typically on their parents’ money) when the reality is we just save & save to fund our travels… Read how we fund our travels (& how other travelers do too) in this…
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A Beautiful & Celestial Hop
We have visited the Kumaon side of Uttarakhand quite a bit but not so much the Garhwal side. Putting our limited experience together, we nonetheless realized that a seven – day itinerary can be drawn up. This holiday will bring together the charming Saur Village & the divine towns of Devprayag & Haridwar. Let’s begin!…
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Devprayag – The Birthplace of The Ganga
In 2020 September, we decided to bring Fluffy home. As she was due to come to us by the third week of October, we knew we had to have a last hurrah because once she came home, we would be confined within our four walls till her vaccinations were complete. We also had more than…
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Building A Platform
As a long – form writer, the platform we choose for blogging is almost an existential question! We’d begun with Blogspot (now Blogger) but migrated to WordPress later. We use Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter but not for long – form writing; rather for social sharing. The Available Choices Each of the platforms have their…
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The City of Joy in Four Days
I wrap up my City of Joy series with this last post sharing a four – day itinerary for Kolkata. KOL is a getaway for those who enjoy art, architecture, culture, food & heritage. Detailed descriptions & reviews of each of the attractions are given in my earlier blog posts. Day 1 Day 2 Day…
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City of Joy – P Seeks Divinity
You’ve read about my Day Three in Kolkata; now read a detailed account of my 4th & last day. The Goddesses & Swamis wanted me to visit their abodes. The rain took a break & I made a voyage to the Dakshineswar Kali Mandir, a Hindu navratna temple. From there, Alam bhai drove me to…
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City of Joy – P Goes Ekla
On Day Three in Kolkata, my vivid adventures began with a generous breakfast at Kava followed by a stroll across the iconic Howrah Bridge, despite some rain. My day continued with a visit to the Jorasanko Thakur Bari, immersing in the rich heritage of Rabindranath Tagore’s family home. Lunch with relatives was a heartwarming interlude,…
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How Traveling Changed Our Lives!
We were approached by Sonia & Wojtek from Happy Little Traveler for a collaboration post on how traveling changed our lives. We tried to put into words what traveling means to us; trust us, it’s not easy to describe something that’s your life force… Enraptured that Sonia & Wojtek included us in their great post!…
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City of Joy – P Meets V!
On Day Two in Kolkata, I navigated a mix of experiences, reflecting on the city’s culture and selfless spirits. After an uncomfortable moment at the hotel gym, a delightful breakfast brightened my day. The rain did not deter me from visiting significant landmarks like Saint Paul’s Cathedral and the Victoria Memorial, where I pondered India’s…
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City of Joy – P’s Expedition to Kaee
During my recent excursion to Kolkata, I experienced the city’s rich diversity and vibrant culture. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a transformed airport and a helpful taxi driver who shared insights about the city. I enjoyed a delicious meal at Chowman, explored the thought-provoking art exhibition at Kaee Contemporary, and caught up with my…
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City of Joy – Life of P
I embarked on a long-awaited solo trip to Kolkata, driven by a sense of nostalgia known as Saudade. Each day was filled with exploration, from the stunning Howrah Bridge to the art scene and cultural landmarks such as the Victoria Memorial and the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore. Despite the rain often interrupting my plans,…
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The Alwar District in Five Days
Our recent blog post (& the comment it generated) made us realise that the Alwar District was a wholesome getaway. It has the advantage of being close to Delhi NCR (4.5 hours from ISBT) & enough to see & do for more than a weekend! We dug through our emails, photographs, and memories, & compiled…
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Alwar – An Anonymous Historical Enchantment
It was an airless August morning when we drove to Alwar to see its nameless attractions. By the end of the holiday, we were left wondering how this city retained its allure in spite of being so close to NCR! Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. It’s surrounded by a moat &…
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Har Destination Kuch Kehta Hai!
Stealing & modifying the tag line of an Indian multinational paint company, we firmly believe Har Destination Kuch Kehta Hai. Every place that we’ve been to has stood out in one or the other aspect. This has led us to believe that there are no bad destinations; just unfortunate circumstances that ruin a trip. We…
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A Monsoon Drive to Mathura
We can’t head out of the city on some weekends. We find ways to make the most of those days. More so during the rains. A long drive in the monsoon months cures even the worst of our moods. We’re sure it cures yours too. One such weekend in July 2020, we made an impromptu…
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Travel Attitude!
We often get asked about how we manage to travel so much. TBH, we don’t think it’s ‘much’; we would love to travel at least twice as much as we do now. But, returning to the point, we realise we cannot give ‘tips’ for we are not experts. What we can do is share our…
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Eat, Stay, Love – In Dehradun!
We would have crossed Dehradun countless times, thanks to it being a gateway to the hill stations of Garhwal. It’s only over the past few years that we began to see Doon as its own destination. It is fondly called Doon. Over time, we realized that this capital of Uttarakhand is an idyllic weekend destination.…
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August Trails in Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
When we planned our Landour trip, the name ‘Jabarkhet Nature Reserve’ kept popping up. But we’d only one day in Landour & weaning ourselves away from this serene town seemed impossible. Someone advised us to visit the Jabarkhet Reserve before we started for Delhi NCR. We’re glad we got this counsel & that we took…
