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Solo travel as a woman- why I love it and you should too!
Over the past year or so, I have undertaken solo travel to a number of destinations-both within the country and abroad. The first time was sheer coincidence as I had to stay back in London for work while my family traveled back. I was miserable at the very idea but that one journey alone changed my view about traveling solo and since then, I deliberately have traveled on my own! Why, you ask? Well, you really need to just go ahead and undertake a solo journey to understand but let me try to share my experience that makes me support it so vehemently. Major Vitamin C(onfidence) booster! Solo travel involves…
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5 reasons you must visit Yangon (Myanmar)!
With vacations around the corner, everyone is surfing the internet for holiday destinations and I am sure the Google search leaves one spoiled for choice. So let me tell you about an offbeat destination that not many will…Yangon in Myanmar! Although I went there on a work trip, the place had me craving me for more by the time I boarded my flight. Why? Read on as I give you not one but 5 reasons why you must visit Yangon! Reason #1- Schwe Dagon Pagoda If you need just one reason to travel to Yangon, it is Schwe Dagon Pagoda. The most prominent Buddhist temple of the country, Schwe Dagon Pagoda towers majestically…
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Take a break, reclaim your life! I just did.
Do you wake up every morning and follow the same routine over and over again, everyday? Do you have a mental list of things you plan on doing ‘once you have the time to’? Does the phrase,’Where is the time?’ come spontaneously to you whenever anyone asks you about a recent movie, a book or a cool cafe that just opened in your town? Do you realise it feels okay for you to say yes to all these? Don’t be surprised if you find yourself nodding in response to all the aforesaid questions. Most of you do one or many of these and quite frankly, till recently, I did too!…
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Taragarh Palace review- A feel of heritage and royal living!
Have you ever looked at a fort or a palace and imagined what life used to look like within the confines of its walls, long back when it actually housed a royal family? And then imagined yourself as a part of that life while walking through the sombre corridors that once glistened with the aura of regality? Well, I for one sure do. I even imagine myself dressed in all fineries, wandering the palatial gardens with a brigade of handmaids following me around, a soft music playing in the backdrop and a whiff of romance in the air….before I stumble mindlessly over a piece of furniture and am back in…
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Taj Mahal- A thing of beauty is a joy forever! Photo blog
When I told my friends I was visiting the Taj Mahal, some shared the excitement while quite a few of them exclaimed that it was over-rated. A couple of them even asked me to share later whether the sight of Taj Mahal actually mesmerised me as people claim. This was the second time I visited this monument and trust me, I was just as fascinated by its beauty as I was the first time I set my eyes on it. Despite being covered by a framework of bamboo for maintainance, it still looked spectacular! We reached Agra after a road trip of some 600 kilometres and the Taj Mahal made…
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Rokeby Manor, Landour- A heritage home in the mountains!
A sleepy small cantonment town near the bustling Mussourie, Landour is all about fresh air and nature’s beauty at its best! Nestled within these mountains is a 19th century heritage home now converted into an estate hotel- Rokeby Manor! Brick arches, stone walls, wooden floors and fireplaces that are as old as 175 years….that is Rokeby Manor. Add to it the picturesque views of the rising mountains, oaks, cedars and Doon valley and you cannot find a better place to reconnect with nature. The rooms There is no monotonous similarity between the rooms at Rokeby. Every room and suite has a character of its own and there is a wide…
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3 days in London- what to see & do! My post for Trip Expert Awards-2017
London is a perfect tourist destination and considering the number of sightseeing attractions it boasts of, it is difficult to cover all in just 3 days. So why am I writing this, you ask? I have been nominated by Simran from Tripscam for ‘Trip Expert Awards-2017’ and asked to take up the challenge of drafting a 3-day London itinerary. Thank you Tripscam, it is an honour to be nominated. Just the kind of encouragement bloggers like me need! So, here is my 3-day itinerary of one of my favourite places on the planet and trust me, if you follow my guide, you might just feel that 72 hours in London can be…
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Kasauli-the perfect summer getaway! Sightseeing and tourist attractions.
Himachal is the land of majestic mountains and spectacular landscapes. A colonial hill station situated at a height of 1900 metres above sea level, Kasauli is the perfect summer destination for travellers like me who shy away from overcrowded hill stations like Shimla. Barely 60 kms from Chandigarh, Kasauli is an enchanting little town which still retains the colonial fervour and a laid back charm. Mountains never fail to mesmerise me and that is exactly what a weekend in Kasauli did to me- awed me and left me wanting to return soon! A great retreat For the people who reside in plains, there can be no better place to get…
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Road trip with kids- survival tips!
Vacations are fun and especially so when you and your partner love travelling. No matter how much you may expect and pray for your kids to inherit the same passion, it is not always so. A road trip with kids is not a simple road trip! Especially if your kids are under 10, it is simply futile to expect them to share your love for watching the fields go by and reflecting upon life! Getting them to stay put inside an enclosed space with little activity possible is a feat in itself! My husband and I, who used to undertake road trips exceeding 1500 kms together, learnt this the hard…
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London-It stole my heart!
Travel changes you…not only because of the memories and experiences you gain but also because of the little part of you that gets left behind. The tiny void that gets created nudges you from time to time to return and you try to pacify it by looking at the pictures, reminiscing on the time spent, wondering why you miss a particular place more than the rest. That is what London did to me! It stole my heart! I cannot pinpoint as there are so many reasons that it did but here are the (most probably) main ones: The British etiquette With no offence to my motherland at all, three decades…
