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

22 tips for traveling with a baby or toddler

tips for traveling with baby and toddler

Things do change when you start traveling with a baby or toddler (of age group 6 months – 3 years). You have to plan meticulously and think ahead. You have to select the best countries for family travel. In fact, many wonder how to travel with baby and toddler. And many find it difficult, thus … Read more

3 days in Jaipur – how best to utilize

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Jaipur keeps bemusing me. As a destination, it has so much to offer. Whether you take a guided tour or travel independently, Jaipur is bound to spell it’s magic on you. However planned an itinerary we create, at the end we feel short of time. However, this time around, we did a trip to Jaipur … Read more

Ranakpur Jain temple – a magnificence of spiritual serenity and artistic grace

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Although Rajasthan is full of architectural marvel, Ranakpur Jain Temple stands atop all. Since, the Ranakpur Jain temple is a unique example of architectural brilliance and spiritual serenity combined into one. And this makes it one of the finest ancient temples in India. Actually there are several jain temples in Rajasthan. And overall brilliantly built … Read more

7 wonders of Lepakshi Temple – the land of legends

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After tiring and prolonged work schedule for many weeks, we decided to head towards a place where we could score a completely new experience. And also which could revive our energy to carry out the everlasting demand of  IT Job. At least till we get chance for next enthralling journey. We were looking for a … 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

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

One week trip to Shimla and Manali

Manali Snow

We did a one week trip to Shimla and Manali in November 2015. Although a week is not enough to explore both Shimla and Manali, half of us had been there previously. So, rather than hopping from one site seeing destination to another, we were looking for a relaxing getaway from the daily hustle and … Read more

5 travel washroom tips

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You might be wondering why we need travel washroom tips? Safe and clean public toilets & washroom are one of the biggest obstacles to deal, particularly when traveling to countries which lag in clean public infrastructure like India. First of all the number of public washrooms is not great. Next, the hygiene level is not … Read more