Bangalore to Vatadahosahalli Lake and Gudibande Fort

Day trips around Bangalore have become our new normal now a days. Over the last few weeks we visited several beautiful secluded places around Bangalore including Chhota Ladakh, Muninagara Dam, Mariapura Lake and Gundanjenyaswamy Temple. All of these were within 50km of our residence. On each of these trips, we packed our food from home, … Read more

A smooth sailing Bangalore to Hyderabad drive

While we take a lot of weekend getaways from Bangalore, the destinations we always think of are a staycation in Coorg surrounded by lush greenery, the wandering through rainforests of Wayanad, the backwaters of Kabini or the coffee estates of Chikmagaluru. But, come monsoons and with heavy rain a drive from Bangalore to these destinations … Read more

Top 10 Scenic Road Trips in the Western USA

The western United States offers some of the most diverse and breathtaking road trips in the world. Making it a paradise for RV trips. From the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the sun-soaked beaches of California. Each journey presents a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and historic sites. Whether you’re seeking … Read more

Bangalore to Kerala road trip – Our Kerala road trip itinerary

Hello friends! We are back from an awesome Bangalore to Kerala road trip. And I am all excited to share our Kerala road trip itinerary with you all. Off late, we have been enjoying a lot of road trips. And if you are a regular reader on the blog, you already know about them. Some … Read more

Padmanabhapuram Palace Kerala – symphony created in wood and stone

On our recent road trip across Kerala, while traveling from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari, I stumbled upon a palace like none other I have seen earlier – the Padmanabhapuram Palace of the earstwhile Travencore Kingdom of Kerala. Although, it looked so much simpler than the other forts and palaces I have visited like the Amer Fort, … Read more

Travel safety precaution with the new normal

Life has changed a lot since the year 2020. So has travel and socialisation. While human race is known to tackle and win against all adversaries, the impacts do leave our ways of life altered. In short, let me put it this way – travel is never going to be the same. However, it’s unavoidable … Read more

Family travel : 10 tips for traveling long distances with kids

Traveling with kids is not easy, I agree. And when it comes to traveling long distances with kids, it seems all the more difficult. Isn’t it? I am sure there are lots of us who have been deferring traveling long distances with kids. Because we dread it. How to keep them engaged? Will kids remain … Read more

6 Kid Friendly Travel Snacks that every Mom should know

Why are kid friendly travel snacks so important? Why not the general snacks that everyone consumes? Well, when you travel with the family, particularly when you travel with kids, it is very important to be prepared to travel efficiently. And one of the major aspect of traveling efficiently with kids is to keep them well … Read more

Navigating through the clouds at Dochula Pass in Bhutan

The Dochula pass in Bhutan is one of the highest passes that we crossed during our 7 days trip to Bhutan. We crossed the Dochula Pass in Bhutan after exploring Thimphu for a day, from Thimphu to the valley of Punakha. Being located at a very high altitude, the Dochula Pass is covered in either … Read more

10 gems in my handy travel medicine kit

Medicine Kit 2

We carry a small handy over the counter medicine kit for all our trips – long or short. When traveling, you encounter different kinds of weather. You face a change of climate, water and cuisines. Your overall routine and surroundings change drastically. Cough, cold, stomach flu etc. are very common during travel due to these … Read more