The Courtyard Homestay Chikkamagaluru

The Courtyard Chikmagaluru

Since 2017, it seems like the year of experiencing homestay for us. With Norwood Greens and the Lodge at Wah in Palampur, Casa Coorg, Peepal Tree Kabini and several others. And just when the year ended with a great stay experience with Jaswant Niwas staying here for 2 days in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, little did we know … Read more

A scenic highway drive – Bangalore to Kodaikanal

NH 44 from Bangalore to Thekkady / Madurai / Kodaikanal / Kanyakumari

The drive from Bangalore to Kodaikanal via NH7 is one of the most picturesque of the road trips that I have taken in India. Already been twice on this highway. Can’t wait to hit it once more. The highway is in a very good condition (If you are from the developed Countries, you might be … Read more

A weekend at B R Hills from Bangalore

B R Hills 6

B R Hills or Biligiriranga Hills is one of the many beautiful hill ranges near Bangalore. It makes for a perfect weekend getaway from the metropolitan city of Bangalore. Although, it’s a surprise that many haven’t heard about it. While people mostly tend to go to the more popular weekend getaways, like visiting the hill … Read more

5 Best things to do in Pondicherry in two days

Pondicherry

There are so many things to do in Pondicherry , but when you have got just 2 days you need to figure out the best things to do in those two days. It was a long weekend of April, 2012 when we headed to Pondicherry for just 2 days. We were urging to break from … Read more

Gardens by the bay, Singapore

Gardens by the bay Singapore | 5 days trip to Singapore from India

On our trip to Singapore, that we took in 2018 with our kids and elderly parents, we visited Gardens by the bay the day after visiting the Singapore Zoo. Actually, by the time we reached here, it was almost 8:00pm. Which was a little before the closing time. As a result, many of the food … Read more

Visiting Universal Studio Singapore in a day

Universal Studio Singapore

The Universal Studio Singapore is definitely on every visitor’s must see list along with places like Gardens by the bay, Singapore Zoo and many others. However, it is definitely big. And many of us get just one day to visit here. Thus, the key to a successful visit to the Universal Studio Singapore in a … Read more

Exploring Ross Island, Andaman, India

Exploring Ross Island, Andaman was one of our best experiences while in Andaman. Although we also visited Havelock & Neil islands, exploring the best beaches of India like Radhanagar Beach and Vijaynagar beach, yet, Ross Island will remain close to heart. You will know why once you know the history and the tales that the … Read more

Shopping in Goa – Markets you shouldn’t miss

arpora flea market

Goa is a beach lover’s heaven but did you shopping in Goa is an experience in itself.  After having being there twice in last few years, I realized this about Goa. That it is equally a shopaholic’s heaven and shopping in Goa is quiet a delight. Actually, before being here I truly wondered what speciality … Read more