Life As Travellers
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 …
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 …
I had read about Dehene Village known as an offbeat monsoon retreat, raw and unexplored, offering opportunities to engage in various traditional experiences. It was Grassroutes which took the initiative of encouraging rural tourism in Dehene. The stunning landscapes, the crispness in the air, the solitude of the hills, the …
The people of Mumbai are blessed to have a green forest cover within its city limits. The only place where one can breathe in fresh air – Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The arrival of monsoon attracts more crowds to the park to witness the magical transformation of the park …
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