Blog Posts

We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 431 posts.

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Happy New Year

Celebrating a fresh start with wishes, committing to regular updates on various topics including unfinished travelogues, eagerly awaiting reader engagement for continued blog success! Happy New Year...

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2008 - mixed bag

Reflecting back in 2008: A family welcomed a baby amidst life's changes and travel adventures across India while navigating parenthood, work challenges, and memorable trips with the newborn.

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Madikeri and around

Discover Coorg's charm: Cauvery birthplace, tea plantations with streams joining the river; a cool retreat in India’s Western Ghats offering lush greenery and cultural experiences amidst challenges...

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Little Tibet

Embark on a spiritual journey to Mysore, India's largest Tibetan settlement Bylakuppe - visit monasteries like Kagyu and Namdroling (Golden Temple), explore the local culture at Misty Meadows Home...

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Road trip to Mysore

December trip to Mysore and Coorg: A week off in Dec, planned for Christmas break with a late start due to procrastination. Visited the historic but less grandiose Mysore Palace without cameras or...

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Yelagiri

Discover the thrill of Bangalore's Team BHP meetup and Yelagiri Hills adventure in this captivating travelogue, complete with scenic drives through Karnataka to a picturesque lake. Join fellow...

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Chocolate Banana Muffins

A busy weekend with family and cooking led me to bake chocolate banana muffins, which turned out delicious after just 40 minutes of prep time! Aarush's nap provided the perfect break for this...

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Wear the red Ribbon

World AIDS Day highlights global HIV mortality and awareness gaps: Despite widespread online info accessibility, rural areas remain largely uninformed about this incurable disease's devastating...

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Back to Bangalore

Life's hectic pace leaves little time for blogging, as we juggle early mornings with Aarush’s needs while cherishing our first Walmart vase purchase together—now a casualty of his newfound mobility...

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Change

Obama'ths speeches emphasize "change," reflecting personal transitions and societal shifts observed during a tumultuous period in India as seen through the lens at Mumbai Airport. Gandhi’s wisdom...

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As time flies...

Celebrating six years at IndiJoe with sweet memories as a couple now blossoming into parenthood! Our son's arrival marks our "Iron Anniversary," adding joyful flavors to family life, even amidst...

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Long Time no see ...

Apologies for silence; we aim to post regularly. Aarush inspires our best typing when asleep but exhaustion follows. We've upgraded WordPress plugins and are back with new content soon. Welcome,...