Romantic Plantation Stay – for that extra spice
Romantic Plantation stay. In the midst of nature. My prescription for either kindling a fledgling romance or making the fire stronger in an existing romance.
Varanasi is an Onion
Varanasi and the onion! Strange connection huh? The reason I say that is because you can keep peeling off layers of this city, like an onion. To reveal a whole new city. Just like the onion. It is a city that lives in layers. Peeling off one by one. Like the seven veils of...
Iceland – A chill place to be
Iceland inspiration for me and Led Zeppelin
My first tryst with Iceland was with the band Led Zeppelin. Their association with the title “Hammer of the Gods” came after their tour of Iceland and performance in Reykjavik. In fact, Iceland was the inspiration for one my favorite Led Zepp songs – the Immigrant Song. Remember? The lyrics...
Sundarban Mangrove Forest – Mystery and Allure
Sundarban forest has been of great fascination for me from my growing-up years in Calcutta. It was probably the lure of the mystery surrounding it. Or maybe the legend of the Royal Bengal Tiger that lives there. The various myths and legends – of spirits and Gods and Goddesses who rule the imagination there? Or...
Second Honeymoon
The second honeymoon is now quite a trend. And why not? Life is quite hectic nowadays don’t you think? There is the rat race with increasing levels of competition. There is rising insecurity as far as jobs are concerned. Obsolescence and competitive pressure. On the kids' front too, there is enough pressure and competition. This is...
Best time to visit these unexplored Honeymoon places in India
Unexplored honeymoon places abound in India. Here is a list with the best months to travel there. This is because, most of us plan holidays around our schedules. It is difficult to juggle the schedule around work, marriage, anniversaries or other important events. This list will help you in researching before planning your trip. Do...
Romantic Destinations in India – The Romance of India
Romantic Destinations in India? But isn’t that the land of culture, spirituality, history, etc., you say? Yes, but India is a multi-faceted country. It is also a fabulous destination to celebrate your romance. The romance of India drips out of its every ethos. Beauty, thrills, serenity, peace and solitude. That’s what brings out the romance isn’t...
Mechuka – The Old Man and the Bowl
Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh of North-East India. Beautiful, peaceful, alluring... Remember Hemingway's novel "The Old man and the Sea"? Well this is "The Old Man and the Bowl" in a small monastery there. For me, he was the highlight of my trip to Mechuka. Here’s the story of the trip… The Old Man and the Bowl - Mechuka...
Mysterious India – a land shrouded in a sheen of Mystery, Myths and Legends
Mysterious India
India is waiting for travelers. To explore and gently remove the shroud of Mystery, Myths and Legends. Only then will they get a glimpse of the real India beneath. India has a rich history of centuries of civilization. And hence as an off-shoot, it is a treasure trove of myths and legends. The fact is,...