We wanted to spend the complete trip settling in our homestay tucking into the delicious food and drink gallons of hot coffee. But then we thought why not have a look outside as well. It wouldn’t be fair to the land if we didn’t see what it offers. Secret sunset point One hidden perk ofRead More
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Coffee trails at Chikamagalur (Part 1)
Green and coffee. These two words pretty much sums up our 3-days Chikamagalur trip. If you wish to relax in the midst of nature, this is the place. If you wish to see lush green valleys and plantations, this is the place. And if you wish to enjoy hot delicious coffee, the answer is same.Read More
7 essential packing tips
Imagine you are in Venice (pretty nice, eh!). You have spent the day taking beautiful shots of the city and have run down your DSLR battery. You reach into your bag only to find nothing. You forgot the charger. What a shame!! Now imagine again that you are in Venice (still pretty good, yeah!).Read More
10 tips for Europe: Paris and Italy
On our trips, we have figured that even with a detailed itinerary and list of places to visit, at times we needed some specific nuanced tips which added huge value to the experience. These became the difference between a good and a great trip. So, combining our own experiences and our in-depth pre-trip studies forRead More
Discovering the world of Scuba
When was the last time you tried something for the first time? When was it that you were fearful of something you were going to try for the first time? When was it that something you tried for the first time and you loved it instantaneously? When was it that you turned your exploring funRead More
Best of New York City in 3 days
The ‘Big Apple’. The most populous city in USA. It is the City of New York. It is as big and famous as it can get. It is world’s hub for arts, culture, entertainment and the financial capital as well. Home to the most recognizable symbols of USA, the city is busy, boisterous and bustlingRead More
Go – Goa – Gone… Finally… Some what
It may sound strange but we finally got to enjoy Goa in the very sense of the word only this January. We had been roaming all around the country but didn’t seem to find the right time to get back to this hamlet. This was our second rendezvous with Goa. We had visited Goa forRead More
Indian brilliance at Ajanta Ellora caves
Tucked away near the sprawling city of Aurangabad, Ajanta & Ellora caves have been attracting attention for centuries. For anyone having the slightest interest in ancient Indian art and architecture, the twin caves of Ajanta and Ellora are a must visit. Scholars and tourists both throng to these caves with intrigue. And they are amazedRead More
Our 9 days Odyssey in Greece
Greece is an amazing country. It offers one of a kind combination of ancient ruins and natural beauty. At one time, we were exploring ruins which were 3000 years old and only a few minutes later we were driving along beautiful coast. The contrast itself makes for a wonderful experience. We found great food everywhereRead More
Dreamland also known as Switzerland
Green pastures stretching as far as your eyes could go. The green is soothing to the eyes. White and spotted cows are grazing nonchalantly. The sea of green is speckled with small quaint colored houses which seemed to be picked from children story books. The scene is perfectly finished by snow peaked mountains at theRead More