Special tales of a regular couple
Have ever seen any surreal photo of wave-like rocks? Vivid shades of sandstone red blending in and out of the view like waves of the ocean but on land. Compelling dark shadows highlighting the contrast of the abundant layers in view. May be a ray of sunlight peaking from a corner or lighting up theRead More
We are lying flat on the ground and have been staring at the night sky for some time now. We have already spotted the nearby planets through the telescope. We could make out some of the simpler constellations, but now have resorted to technology (read ‘sky maps’) for the more complex ones. With thousands ofRead More
(Disclaimer: This story is based on true events) The night train to Munich was running nonchalantly towards its destination. Darkness had befallen and the lights were switched off in the railway coach. It was quiet except for the gentle rumbling of the railway wagon. We were on our way back from a rather wonderful tripRead More
You have prepared hard for the examination… And you find a question in the examination which was not included in the syllabus… Now 99% of us would groan for injustice and complain that it was ‘out of the course’… But if we cracked that extra question, the exhilaration was just better than solving the restRead More
Ladakh trip is the best road trip ever… Ladakh is heaven… Ladakh experience is other worldly life… This and so much more has been written about Ladakh. And I would be lying if I said I disagree with any of these. The Ladakh region is amazing. The landscapes are natural beauty wonders. The people areRead More
Life is a journey complete it Pretty cool message. Don’t you think so? A bit philosophical as well. And we found it on a road sign. The highways in Ladakh have a whole bunch of them. Most of them are quiet clever and funny. They were different from the usual run-of-the-mill signage we usually see.Read More
Contrast is the taste of life. The best things come in pair of contrasts. Heads and Tails both come together to make a coin. Day and night together make the world go round. Food is tasteless with both salt and pepper. Combining opposite colors create wonders. So, it would seem natural that Gandikota and BelumRead More
Here goes part 2 of our learning from our travel experiences. (go for Part 1) Check the weather before travel Any destination would turn against you in adverse weather. The weather might be too hot, too cold or too wet/humid. The extreme conditions would hit hard on your experience of the place. The spot weatherRead More
We have been traveling together for over 2 years. During this brief period we have taken several long and short trip both domestic and international. And we have learned a lot from our travels. We have learned how to plan a trip, how to execute the plans and of course many pitfalls to avoid. HereRead More
Sikkim, in the lap of Himalayas is a magical place for us. The state though small in size packs a huge punch. We found that the landscapes, the food, the people and all the experiences were just wonderful. Each and every place left a lasting impression on us. And the journey still seems like aRead More