An encounter with exotic birds at Rangnathittu Bird Sanctuary Mysore

“As we sat in our boats, rowing around the river – extremely huge pelicans glided overhead.  I whispered to hubby – ” I feel like we are in the Jurassic Park or in a mythical land with huge birds flying overhead”  And he replies – I was feeling exactly the same!”  At that moment our … Read more

A guide to Agonda Beach South Goa – The most pristine beach of Goa

Although there are many beautiful beaches in Goa. And we have had the luck of exploring many of them over the last two years particularly. As we had a workcation from Goa, staying at Biera Mar Beach Resort. Over these years, we had the opportunity to visit Candolim beach, Calangute Beach, Vagator beach and Anjuna … Read more

Things to do in Doodhpathri Valley Kashmir – the heaven on earth

” If there’s heaven anywhere on earth – it is here, it is here, it is here !!!”  I am sure you must have heard this about Kashmir, the famous slogan by the famous emperor Jahangir. And of course there is no exaggeration here. But, on my trip to Kashmir, as I navigated through the … Read more

A day at Arambol Beach in North Goa

On our most recent trip to Goa, finally we got to explore the northernmost beaches of Goa. Wherein we spent one day at Arambol beach in North Goa. And now I can definitely say, just like Palolem beach on the south end of Goa, Arambol Beach in North Goa is one of the most beautiful … Read more

Bangalore to Goa drive – one of the best road trips in India

Off late, Goa has been our goto destination. We have visited Goa 3 times over the last 3 years. And each time, we had a Bangalore to Goa drive or Bangalore to Goa road trip. But, each time the experience was different. The first and the second time time on our Bangalore to Goa drive, … Read more

Listening to the sound of music at Athirapally Falls – largest waterfalls of Kerala

Of all the music in the world, the one produced by nature is the best! Have you ever listened to the melody of waves of the ocean crashing against the rocks ? Or the music of the majestic waterfall, singing as it falls ? We recently did, once again, on our trip to Athirapally Waterfalls … Read more

Spice Garden Kerala tour

Spice garden kerala

Kerala is one of the southernmost states of India. It is world famous for it’s spices. It has several spice gardens all through the state.During our trip to Kerala in November, 2010. On our way from Cochin to Munnar, we took this Spice garden Kerala tour in an enormously spread and beautiful Spice Garden. It was a … Read more

A staycation at Kovalam Beach Chennai

Yes, you heard it right – a staycation at Kovalam Beach Chennai. No, I am not talking about the famous Kovalam beach of Kerala which we missed visiting on our road trip across Kerala last year. Nevertheless, recently I came to know there is one more Kovalam Beach near Chennai. Maybe it misses the dramatic … Read more

One day trip to Srirangapatna from Bangalore – exploring the historical town of Srirangapatna

Although there is no shortage of places to visit around Bangalore. And in our own 15 years in Bangalore, we have explored so many weekend getaways around Bangalore. Somehow, we never happened to explore the historical town of Srirangapatna. Although we crossed this town countless times earlier. On our trip to the Royal city of … Read more