6 things to do in Goa in one day sightseeing

Wondering why will one want a lit of things to do in Goa in one day? After all it is a relaxing destination. Even we have been to several weekend getaways from Bangalore, including Coorg, Chikmagaluru, Wayanad, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Mahabalipuram, Yercaud, Pondicherry, Mysore, Kabini, Hampi, Badami, Halebidu and B R Hills. But we keep returning to … Read more

Resort Terra Paraiso Goa

resort terra paraiso

We stayed in Resort Terra Paraiso Goa on our first trip to Goa, India. And what a memorable stay it was!! This was the first time we went to Goa. And we didn’t know what to expect. All we knew was it was another beach destination, a favorite in India as well as amongst foreign tourists. … Read more

A week long Goa vacation – self planned

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Goa vacation – a fancy for everyone in India and so many abroad. And why not. Goa is one place which doesn’t disappoint anyone. It has got something for everyone. Although we have been to several weekend getaways from Bangalore, including a trip to Coorg, Chikmagaluru, Wayanad, visiting Ooty in the monsoons season, and Kodaikanal at … Read more

Ross and North Bay Island trip from Port Blair

On the second day of our 7 days trip to Andaman Islands we visited Ross and North Bay Islandfrom Port Blair. Both these islands are small. And they are located very near to Port Blair. The boats for day trip to these islands leave from Inside Rajiv Gandhi Water Park complex. There is a counter near the entrance … Read more

Romancing Ooty in the monsoons

Ooty In Monsoons

You might be wondering, why to a hill station like ooty during the monsoons month in India? We normally tend to head to hill stations in winters to enjoy the cold or summers to get a respite from the heat. Initially, this trip to Ooty just happened for me in the monsoons. Since, it was … Read more

A Trip to Yercaud – a picturesque Hill Station in South India

This time we happened to make a trip to Yercaud, a lesser known hill station of South India. But being less known in no way demeans the beauty of this picturesque hill station. Yercaud is located in Salem district of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. And it is part of the Shevaroy Hills in … Read more

A day in the royal city of Mysore / Mysuru

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We went on a day trip from Bangalore to Mysuru / Mysore in July 2010. And  why not, it was very a well spent day. Mysore is a major weekend getaway from Bangalore. Since, it is conveniently located at a driving distance of 2.5 hours from Bangalore. The place has all the different flavors of … Read more

3 days in Kodaikanal – Princess of Hill stations

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We have been to most of the popular weekend getaways, like Coorg, Chikmagaluru, Wayanad, Ooty, Munnar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Mahabalipuram, Yercaud, Pondicherry, Mysore, Kabini, Hampi, Badami, Halebidu etc. But we still fondly remember our first trip from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. This post is about how we spent those 3 days in Kodaikanal. Hills and mountains always keep fascinating … Read more

The Peepal Tree Kabini : A Boutique Homestay

The Peepal Tree Kabini

2017 had turned out as a year full of travel for us so far. After doing a 2 weeks mega trip to Europe covering numerous places over 6 days in Italy, four days in Switzerland, 3 days in Paris & 2 days in Amsterdam, we thought we are done with traveling for some time now. … Read more

Our Mysore zoo trip from Bangalore

Mysore Zoo

Once upon a time zoo used to be last on our list of places to visit anywhere. After all, what’s in a zoo, 90% of the same old animals in the same colors. But now, where ever we go, zoo always is on top of our list. In conclusion, having a toddler really changes things !! … Read more