holiday
Tales posts tagged holiday.
AirBnb versus Hotels
When planning your next trip, you may be wondering whether to stay in an Airbnb or a hotel. Both types of accommodation have their own pros and cons, so it’s…
2022, The wrap up!
Come December, my mood goes haywire. I am happy one minute, and sad/glum the next. The month over the years has left me feeling all sorts of restless.
Off to Rishikesh.. Part V
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II Hotel Sakoon, Dehradun at a glance… Part III Exploring Dehradun- Part…
Exploring Dehradun- Part IV
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II Hotel Sakoon, Dehradun at a glance… Part III Now that we…
Hotel Sakoon, Dehradun at a glance… Part III
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II A 30km ride away, a few phone calls later the hotel…
Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II
Well, in case you haven’t read Part I, go on read it already… 🙂 What began as a “Lets do the 40hour train journey to Dehradun transformed into lets just…
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I
About a month or two ago, the bunch of us met for a Tamil play.. A friend’s sis had also come down and she joined us.
The Grand Palace, Bangkok
It was our 4th day in Bangkok and the one place we were yet to visit was The Grand Palace. As we were stepping out of our hotel, the lady…
Thursday Challenge…. The Skytrain
“LINES” (Linear Marks, Strips, Railroad Lines, Telephone/Electrical Lines, Line ups,…) I fell in love with the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok- the trains are so well organised, the stations are super…
Thursday Challenge.. Spring is in the air…
The theme for today is “SPRING” (Fresh Leaves, Baby Animals, Warm Weather,…) Clicked this when walking out of a cafe in Bangalore after a meeting that had me nothing but…
Skywatch Friday… Summer is here~
With the temperature soaring, we are all melting down and gearing up for the days to come. The sun shows no respite~!! For more beautiful skies, visit Skywatch Friday …
Skywatch Friday – Showing the way in Bangkok
As we bid adieu to Wat Arun and made our way to the Jetty, this sign board caught my eye. It stood tall, worn out and yet was doing its…
Thursday Challenge.. Zip zap zoom!
The theme for today’s Thursday Challengeis“FAST” (Motion Blur, Cars, Boats, Running, Food,…) Clicked this while waiting at Udom Suk BTS station for the BTS train to take me back to…
Room with a view
We landed, took a luxurious ride in the S class Mercedes Benz which came with a cool box that continued chilled towels and wifi as well… And then came another…
Another weekend, another destination
Am loving the new turn of events.. When I was looking forward to welcoming 2015, I knew I was going to travel lot more this year but did not have…
Skywatch Friday… Thirumayam Fort near Karaikudi
One of the things I have decided to do in 2015 is to blog as much as possible, so here is the 1st post for the New Year!
Weekend getaway to the K land…
After a long hiatus, am off on a weekend trip… Ever since Dec showed its face, I have been itching to get on the road and explore a new destination.
Sri Lanka- The Turtle Sanctuary
As we left for Galle, our cabbie told us there was a Turtle sanctuary enroute which is a nice place to visit. We spotted it a few kilometers ahead, and…
Skywatch Friday- Humannya- Blow Hole, Sri lanka
As we were driving along towards Matara, our driver announced there was a Blow Hole nearby and asked if we wanted to visit. Ofcourse we did!!
Srilanka- An overview of our trip
Now that we had landed in Colombo, the excitement within us was brimming over. Even though we did not have a concrete plan or an itinerary, we managed to cover…
Srilanka- The departure
So, now that we were done with the Planning and Research, we had our ticket and our bags were packed. Since we were flying out of Madurai, both of us…
Srilanka- The Hotel Research
Now that you are done with Planning the trip, it is time to do some research and get some information on the country, places to see, things to do, and…
Skywatch Friday… Above the Indian Ocean
There we were walking from the airport shuttle all set to hop into the flight and head off to our final destination- Colombo. We were flying in a Bombardier Q400…
Sri Lanka- The Planning
This was a trip like no other. Why do I say that? There is only one reason why! This is my 1st ever trip across the Indian borders, yes, I…
Guess the destination
Well, it has been quite a while since I travelled.. And so I have decided to take a short holiday, and this time am travelling with a dear friend.
Skywatch Friday… Astronomy and science- Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
And what a glorious morning it was. We woke up to see the gentle drizze through the window, the spotted deer grazing in the park nearby and pigeons all over…
Skywatch Friday … Racing ahead
It has been a week since I got back from a relaxed break. I spent a good 5days in Kochi with a friend and her family, doing nothing but unwinding.
Skywatch Friday… Dutch live on
After ages, am back on the Skywatch Friday wagon today… All thanks to a conversation I had with a friend about Tranquebar. It has been over 2yrs since I was…
3 Adults & 2 kids in the Toy Train?
A steam engine takes place of honour outside the Coonoor station after having given years of service to the railways. A church i spotted while waiting at Coonoor station After…
Skywatch Friday.. Flower Friday…. Roses Galore
We were in the Blue hills, the Nilgiris and this trip was with my dear darling friend and her family [who are as good as mine].
Skywatch Friday- Lord Krishna stands tall
While we were walking around the Baha’i temple, i spotted a tall gopuram not so far off. Pointed it out to mom and within minutes she was asking the guys…
Skywatch Friday and 275th post… Welcome to the Blue Hills
It is not often that you take a holiday that leaves you wanting more. I had one such experience recently. Even though it was a trip to a familiar destination…
Off to the Blue Hills… and around
This year has been quite good, touch wood! Rather, this month has been good i should say. I have managed to revisit Delhi, spend time with uncle and cousin, explore…
Adios Kumbakonam
“Boom” I hear a cracker burst, beyond that I hear a dog howl and a child wail (am sure they were scared of the sound).
I arrive in Kumbakonam
After a long journey, a bus ride of nearly 10hours i have finally arrived. This is a destination that has been on my radar for over 3yrs and looks like…
Skywatch Friday- God meets Crowds meets Currencies
There we were, partying away amidst friends and strangers, while the clocked ticked away. Around 11pm, a friend came over and called us aside. “The cab is here and so…
Mysore, all lit up for Dussehra
It was either the last day of somewhere near the last day when we landed in Mysore from Coorg. The entire city was abuzz with activities- there were people thronging…
Skywatch Friday… Floating stones and Hanuman in Dhanushkodi
As we drove towards Dhanushkodi beach, our drive suddenly stopped the car and asked if we wanted to see the Floating stones.. Puzzled, i looked at him and asked “what…
Dussehra in Kullu
Interestingly, after the entire country winds up the Dussehra celebrations Kullu [also known as the Valley of Living Gods] comes alive with Dussehra celebrations. The festival begins on the 10th…
Skywatch Friday- Where the sea meets the sky
How I wish i could switch off this life and get away, disappear? Maybe to a place where i know no one and there is nothing but the ocean and…
Skywatch Friday… Bridge over the Indian Ocean
I have been wanting to visit Rameswaram for as long as i can remember. But it just dint seem to happen. Gramma told me “Rameswaram & Kasi are places you…
Onam with colours…
The one thing i associate with Onam are flowers, i see elaborate kolams made with different flowers for days in advance. We have had Malayali neighbours, i have had friends…
Skywatch Friday, The sun rises over Tranquebar
I havent done Skywatch in weeks and so decided to resume today. Last year around this time was when i did the Coromandel coast trip, and what a journey it…
Bhoothathan Kettu Dam, built by the Bhoothams
Every journey we embark on has its share of surprises and adventures. This trip of mine to Kochi was no less. It was Saturday and i was busy shuttling between…
Skywatch Friday… Rolling grasslands
The winding path, and clear skies kept us company as we drove from Ooty towards Wellington. Why? After 3 fun days with the dogs & their owners/trainers, it was time…
Where miles dont matter
There i was, a lone traveller waiting for the tour bus. As the orange bus pulled over, i hopped in only to find all the seats taken.
Amidst the Pink walls of Jaipur
It was hot, and no, it was not summer. It was October, and it was hot.. Yes i know i said it before, but i want you to understand how…
The Thread Gardens in Ooty
I walked out of the Botanical Gardens thirsty for more.. I wanted to explore Ooty some more.. I knew i might not have time the coming few days and decided…
Skywatch Friday.. Sailing along the Backwaters
The silent waters glistened against the setting sun, adding to the lovely mood of the evening. We were enjoying the ride along the backwaters in Allepey, and it was very…
Project 365 Day 74 Reflections
Ah, how i wish i was here now.. Amidst nothing but nature, cool breeze and lush greenery all around… The Coir village, where we had fun, relaxed, and simply let…
The little mouse
It was a weekend getaway that was completely relaxed, and perfect… All that we did was walk around the vast property, soak in the beauty of nature, and bird watching…..
Time to sail away….
All planning done Everything has been sorted out [almost] Only thing that remains is we pack our bags and scoot… This is yet another 1st of sorts..A vacation with high…
Day 13 – to the hills we go
I think this was the 1st time my Mom was going on a Holiday Holiday… When we were in Tirunelveli, dad used to have these office trips – uber fun……
Coromandel Coast… Mahabs!!
It was a bright cool saturday, i was all excited for i knew it was gonna be a fun weekend! my bag was packed, camera battery charged and all pepped…
Strangers and beaches… Goa Part 2
Read the Beginning before starting here… so you can catch up on the fun i had!! 🙂 Para sailing..one activity i wanted to do, but dint.. next time!! Ahh..
Sun sand and the beaches.. Goa, part 1
“Just got for it girl, go on , have a lovely time” was all it took to convince me that i can make the trip on my own… Was used…
Mysore to Chennai.. Coorg Part 4 Finale!!
Read about how it all started and the journey till now …. Cauvery on the go.. Coorg Part 3 Tibet comes to town..Coorg Part 2 Kodava land, here we come-…
Cauvery on the go.. Coorg Part 3
Since we dint have any fixed agenda and were taking each day as it came, today was the day to head to Talacauvery in the Brahmagiri hills and it was…
A cuppa
Its been 3days since i got back from my awesome holiday… and i know i’ve been meaning to sit and write about it, but time just seems to fly by…
Hoysala trail… Coffee trail.. bird watching…!!
A day after our cousin’s wedding, Lakshmi called and that was it!! She and a friend were organising a tour, for close friends, as an inaugural offer..
Bombay Pune and back….
[After sleeping pondering over how to draft this post, here it is.. finally…!!:)] The 3 awesome weeks – [28th March to 22nd April] that i shall remember forever…[atleast as long…
Bring it on……
Where are the ballloons let there be cheer Bring out the drums Roll out the red carpet…. Arent you glad. Am bacccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!! 🙂 I know you missed me Cmon, now…
All my bags..
are packed am ready to go I hate to wake you up to say goodbye But the dawn is breakin Its early morn The taxis waitin He’s blowin his horn…
What a weather~~~
This place makes me wish i could stay here forever… The lovely cool weather is just sinful!! can go about walking through the city n not feel tired loads of…
Weekend adventure
This weekend, me and a friend,S, decided to hop skip and jump outta Chennai and go away somwhere… spend the weekend away from the usual routine, or watching movies and…
what a break it was…
No, i dint break anything.. i swear.. 🙂 Just talking abt the break i had in Blore … which happened over abt 5days and ended on 5th march….
May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. On the occasion of Diwali when the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of love, here’s hoping this…