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Denmark, Europe

The alternate world in Copenhagen’s backyard – Freetown Christiana

I chugged along on my bicycle, occasionally stopping to take a quick look at the map on my phone till I could see the entrance to Christiana. I turned...

June 18, 2017
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Denmark, Europe

A Laid-back Weekend in Copenhagen

One would wonder how a city break could be termed “laid-back” but that was the thing about Copenhagen. Its compact size and easy, relaxed vibe demanded slowing down and...

June 4, 2017
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England, United Kingdom

Stumbling upon Lawn Bowling in Lake District

Our 2 days in Lake District were laden with rains, which was frustrating enough and more so, considering that we drove from Loch Lomond in Scotland, and had to...

March 4, 2017
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Scotland, United Kingdom

Photo Story : Highlights from Scotland

I spent 5 days in Scotland in August 2016, flying into Edinburgh and spending a day there, followed by two days each in Inverness and Loch Lomond. I came...

January 18, 2017
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Recent Trip to India – My take on Annoying Stereotypes

I came back from India yesterday after a 3 week trip and an overload of festivity, food and socializing. I had a fabulous time, barring the toxic Delhi air,...

November 13, 2016
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The wonders of my country, India

February 17, 2016

A perfect homestay at Naukuchiatal

May 17, 2015

A rustic retreat at Himalayan Village, Sonapani

December 23, 2014

Hotel Review – The Asian Confluence, Shillong

November 17, 2014

A Unique Trek to the Long Living Roots Bridge, ...

October 26, 2014

Travel tales from Meghalaya

October 9, 2014

A tea garden experience in Assam – Wild Mahseer ...

July 5, 2014

Kerala – Kovalam, Alleypey, Kochi and Wayanad

May 17, 2014

A vibrant Holi experience at Rishikesh

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I have a familiarity with Kasauli, built over years of visits , owing easy access in distance from Delhi and a beautiful family cottage in this hill station . I always felt a sense of calm in kasauli, it is tiny in size and still not prominent on the tourist trail. Or so I thought. I went after 2 years and longed for quiet walks, catching up on my reading and not doing much more. Owing to the long weekend, Kasauli was overflowing with tourists, driving crazily on the hilly slopes, drinking, throwing garbage everywhere and creating never ending traffic jams. A local taxi driver mentioned his frustration as he had decided to not drive his taxi around this weekend as it took him 45 minutes to cover a 2km distance. A guest house owner complained that tourists came without booking and got angry due to the non availability of rooms. I wondered if a thing of beauty can remain as is for too long. Can people ever realize the harm they may be causing to a destination they visit. Can policies be put into place to make tourism more sustainable. Can this small beautiful hill station retain its unaffected charm after seasons of peak. I wonder and wonder. The picture reflects the Kasauli I want to remember always #kasauli #himachal #india #hills #travel #sunrise #nature #indiatravel #sustainabletourism #traveller #lovehills #keephillsclean Something about beaches and sunsets #sunset #netherlands #beach #sunset #sand #sun #nature To making new friends - meet the colorful Arabella 🐦 #funnybone #bird #gettingakickoutofthis #netherlands #scheveningenbeach #random #birdonmyshoulder #smilingbutscared #fakesmile ❤️ Amsterdam #building #architecture #amsterdam #houses #netherlands

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Asia, Cambodia, South East Asia

Life lessons from Cambodia

Travel is a great teacher. And I feel that every experience has opened my eyes to some important life lessons, which no classroom education or job could ever teach...

May 4, 2015
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Asia, Cambodia, Nature, Relaxation, South East Asia

The paradise that is Koh Rong!

There is a certain beauty in wilderness, it is all-consuming, brazen and unapologetic. And for me, no place embodies this spirit better than Koh Rong – a beautiful Cambodian...

April 9, 2015
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Asia, Cambodia, South East Asia

Why I wouldn’t go back to Phnom Penh

The bus ride from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh was fairly uneventful, the so called highway was nothing more than a never ending dusty stretch of land, and by the...

March 20, 2015
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For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.

Robert Louis Stevenson

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I have a familiarity with Kasauli, built over years of visits , owing easy access in distance from Delhi and a beautiful family cottage in this hill station . I always felt a sense of calm in kasauli, it is tiny in size and still not prominent on the tourist trail. Or so I thought. I went after 2 years and longed for quiet walks, catching up on my reading and not doing much more. Owing to the long weekend, Kasauli was overflowing with tourists, driving crazily on the hilly slopes, drinking, throwing garbage everywhere and creating never ending traffic jams. A local taxi driver mentioned his frustration as he had decided to not drive his taxi around this weekend as it took him 45 minutes to cover a 2km distance. A guest house owner complained that tourists came without booking and got angry due to the non availability of rooms. I wondered if a thing of beauty can remain as is for too long. Can people ever realize the harm they may be causing to a destination they visit. Can policies be put into place to make tourism more sustainable. Can this small beautiful hill station retain its unaffected charm after seasons of peak. I wonder and wonder. The picture reflects the Kasauli I want to remember always #kasauli #himachal #india #hills #travel #sunrise #nature #indiatravel #sustainabletourism #traveller #lovehills #keephillsclean Something about beaches and sunsets #sunset #netherlands #beach #sunset #sand #sun #nature To making new friends - meet the colorful Arabella 🐦 #funnybone #bird #gettingakickoutofthis #netherlands #scheveningenbeach #random #birdonmyshoulder #smilingbutscared #fakesmile ❤️ Amsterdam #building #architecture #amsterdam #houses #netherlands The last few weeks I have been totally out of control health wise, eating what and when I want with hardly any exercise. But it's okay. I know I will get back on track, starting today. And if I do well, I may just reward myself with a pizza with a lovely oozing burrata such as this one, had at Mother's Pizza in Copenhagen. Rewards are good, for accomplishments big or small. I look forward to that day. #motherspizza #pizza #throwback #pizza #copenhagen #denmark #europetravel #copenhagenfood #foodporn #foodie #nomnom #lovepizza #foodgasm #foodpics #foodies #needtoloseweight #tryingtoeathealthy The stunning Copenhagen Opera House ❤️. New post on my blog on how to spend a laid back weekend in this beautiful city #copenhagen #travel #europe #travelblogger #traveldiary #indiantraveller #wanderlust #denmark #city #citybreak #copenhagenoperahouse #water #thingstodocopenhagen #lovecopenhagen #danish

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