Life As Travellers
Dubai is one of the favorite international destinations for Indians. In fact, more than 18 million Indian tourists visit Dubai every year. The short travel distance between Dubai and India, the easy accessibility to flights, the luxury of Dubai, and the numerous attractions of the city are some of the reasons …
Wanting to add some flavor to our platter of travel experiences, we decided to embark on a journey using a state transport (ST) bus. For the past four and a half years, we have thoroughly enjoyed our motorcycle road trips. Riding a bike offered us the freedom we desired—stopping at …
There is heaviness in my eyes as I try to open them after a late night’s sleep. Outside the window, I hear ‘Magpie Robin’ merrily singing on a lemon tree. His melody is my morning alarm in this quiet and quaint village of Talavde in Lanja taluka of Ratnagiri district. I …
As the sun descends into the embrace of the sea, sitting on the balcony of our homestay encircled by coconut trees, we pen down memories reflecting on the travel experiences of the past week. Sleep eluded us that night, as the impending return journey cast a shadow of melancholy over …
To detox our mind from urban chaos, we were looking for a weekend break. A place nearby yet away from home. Searching on Airbnb, we came across the ‘Benchmark Green,’ a plot with row house dwellings with a view of the hills and far from the crowd. It looked perfect …
It is 31st December, 2024. There is excitement in the air as people gather to celebrate the coming of the New Year in their own inimitable ways. At home, I wait for the clock to strike 12 with the dramatic twelve chimes announcing the arrival of the year 2025. I …
As the boat drifted slowly from the Wellington Pier (formerly known as ‘Apollo Bunder’), my thoughts sailed towards an ancient island deeply rooted in rich history and heritage. An island on which I had been during my college days. Back then, I didn’t know its cultural significance. As our travel …
The Mumbai Zoo is an ideal place to introduce your children and yourself to a variety of plant species, trees, animals and birds. At a walking distance from Byculla station, you will be amazed to witness a world of flora and fauna, encompassing more than 4000 trees and 850 varieties …
There are places which we like to visit time and again. Matheran is one of them. Be it winter, monsoon or summer, we have seen it in all seasons. Matheran is truly a hidden gem of the Sahyadris. The long walks along the cool shaded trails, red mud beneath the …
Last Sunday, I was fortunate to experience the magic of the rare and stunning Karvi blossoms in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The vibrant purple-blue carpet had transformed the forest into a floral wonderland. Nature gives an opportunity to see the Karvi in full bloom once every 8 years. Nature …
