“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that […]
As people across the globe are locked inside their homes owing to the spread of the COVID19 pandemic, some of the privileged ones are finding new ways to keep themselves busy. Here, in India, the national network Doordarshan has given a helping hand by telecasting reruns of its […]
Istanbul is a city that swaddles many cultures within it. Being on cultural crossroads for 3000 years, the city has a long tradition of extending warm hospitality to travelers landing on its shores. It also quickly becomes home for those who choose to linger a little longer. While […]
Let’s be honest; being on the road can be exhausting! The thrill of monument hopping and traversing cities can fade out soon, if you aren’t well-rested for your next adventure. This cooling-off period can be as simple as a good night’s sleep. Choosing the right stay, where you […]
It is the last day of 2016, and I have committed myself to a 4 am wake-up call. To add context, I am more sunset than a sunrise kind of person. So early mornings have to be worthwhile. In this case, it was a jeep ride into one […]
There is no denying the fact that Goa has a very laid-back vibe. A Goan sojourn, by design, is inevitably about the sun, sand and the sea with generous quantities of food, cheap alcohol, and merry-making. But if you look further, it isn’t hard to uncover some of […]
‘Life is a journey, not a destination.’ – Ralph Waldo Emerson To paraphrase Emerson’s classic quote, the focus of one’s life should be on the process rather than the result. Travel, in many ways, reflects life. A journey not only takes you from A to B but also […]
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