‘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 […]
One of the most horrifying scenarios for any traveller, new or seasoned, is getting their bags stolen while in a foreign country. The fact of life remains that you can be in the most developed of countries or one that is in a state of turmoil, and your […]
Almost everyone has heard about Valencia and Andalucía. However, the sunny south-eastern corner between these two regions, Murcia, is usually forgotten. People being oblivious to its natural beauty, its architectural interest, and historical marvels. From crowded commercial beaches in La Manga and the secluded white-sand bays of Calblanque […]
I’ve always believed that it’s the people that make a place. Their character, eccentricities, and attitude add a whole new dimension to the aura that then reflects on those visiting an area. But my nature is such that I tend to think ten times before approaching anyone. Whether […]
There aren’t many places in this world that can boast beautiful surroundings like that of Queenstown, New Zealand. Located on the calm shores of the crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by mountains, breathtaking views welcome you every morning in this winter wonderland. Queenstown, located at just 310 […]
In continuation to my previous post – Making It A Better Place – My Visit To An Animal Sanctuary – I felt it would only be apt to ask my school friend Rasika to talk about the issue of animal cruelty and what we can do about it, […]
My visit to All Creatures Great & Small (ACGS) in Silakhari Village, a half hour drive from Gurgaon, Haryana took place on a sunny Sunday afternoon. My friend’s son was researching animal cruelty for a school project, and this had been the reason for this somewhat impromptu trip. […]
Lately, I’ve come to the conclusion that everything exciting happens on or next to roads in India. India’s biggest tourist attraction, other than the Taj Mahal, can be found on the roads… curious to know what I’m talking about? Click the link. We begin with the road-side Dhabas (eateries). […]
For people my age – Do I sound really old? – Gstaad has long been associated with the Indian film industry (Bollywood). Switzerland became a destination of choice to set films or just shoot songs many decades ago, and that is why if you were to ask Indians […]
Wait! You actually clicked that link? Whaddya say! This clickbait thing actually works. Huh! Oh well, now that you’re here, might as well stick around and read a little of what I have to say. I mean let’s face it, if not this you’d be doing one of […]
Montreux is your quintessential Swiss town. Scenically located next to Lac Leman, overlooking the Alps and France on the other side of the lake, it is also the last stop where you can have wonderful wine produced in the beautiful Terraced Vineyards of the region. Situated a little […]
Business travel usually has a somewhat negative connotation to it. Travel has conventionally been associated with vacation time and most expect it to be relaxing and leisurely. Traveling for business is the opposite. It involves meetings, running around from one place, city, country to another. It’s all about […]
A portal to another dimension. A gateway to a different world. Chapter 101 might blend among a line of “mall shops” in Gurgaon (Gurugram) in a rather nonchalant manner, but all you have to do is open its doors to realize that this is a place where the […]
“Hi…just some info for you. The boxed cups have been valued at $300 a set from an auction valuer. Thought this may be of interest to you to know what full sets are worth if in perfect condition. 😁” – Anna I recently received the above email […]
I’ve now been traveling for almost four decades and have been all around the world. Lately, thinking back a decade or two, the trips that I took, I seem to have forgotten a lot about them. I never kept a journal at that time, nor ever recorded anything. […]
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