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We have been writing since early 2000, around travel, food , running and anything. In total we have written 422 posts. Hope you enjoy them. Subscribe to the RSS feed to stay updated.

Travel

Munnar in Monsoon

Escape from Bangalore for a wildlife and cultural adventure in Munnar, Karnataka! Discover Eravikulam National Park's Nilgiri Tahr amidst scenic spots like Mattupetty Dam. Enjoy Kathakali at...

General

A quick post

Discovering an old clipping about Chaturanan Mishra, who was both freedom fighter & legislator post-independence in Bihar—a name meaning 'four faces,' tied to Brahma but also linked with a darker...

General

Father Day - Thank you Aarush

A father shares his May experiences as Pamela secures teaching job in Bangalore; he juggles morning routines, hires temporary drivers and adapts Aarush (7) to new school life amidst fun but...

General

Sleeper Class

Indian railways, once a symbol of luxury and efficiency now struggle with speed as millions commute daily across vast networks in sleeper class or air-conditioned compartments due to rising flight...

Travel

Chikmagalur

Exploring Chikmagalur, our journey from Halebid-Belur to Apna-Sapna homestay offered scenic drives through mountains with a twist on dirt roads and encounters with local coffee estates. Despite the...

Travel

Halebid and Belur

Explored Halebid and Belur's Hoysala temples, rich in sculptures depicting epics; visited Chikmaglur. Avoided guides for a self-led adventure but regretted later due to lack of historical context on...

Travel

Dubare

Celebrating Aarush's birthday at Dubare Elephant Camp, despite initial reluctance due to the cold night and unhygienic elephant bathing experience. The camp offers engaging activities with...

General

Chod Aaye Hum Woh Galiyan

A blogger reflects on their eight years at Tata Sherwood with fond memories of friendships and community spirit. They express gratitude for the connections made through shared experiences, especially...

Travel

South Trip

Embarked on an impromptu road trip across South India, weaving through destinations like Madurai, Rameshwaram and Kovalam with no prior bookings for accommodation—a liberating yet unpredictable...

Travel

Backwater of Kumarakom

Embark on a Kerala backwater adventure, staying at GK Homestay near Kottayam and exploring Vembanad Lake's scenic beauty with local boat rides—a perfect escape from city life.

Travel

Malampuzha

Embarked on a scenic journey to Malampuzha, exploring its gardens and unique Rock Garden with recycled artwork amidst the Western Ghats backdrop. Visited Hotel Tripenta for lunch in Salem before...

Travel

Kovalam and Varkala beach

Embark on a picturesque journey from Kovalam to Thiruvananthapuram via scenic paddy fields before visiting Kerala’s historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, followed by the serene Varkala Beach with its...