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Skywatch Friday… Winter is nearly gone…
Skywatch Friday… Rainy days!
Last Monday, I had gone for a Ganapathi walk with a group visiting the Manache Ganapthi [old & prestigious] temples, Mandais [ the pandals set up for Ganesh Chathurthi] and…
Solo Travel [Woman]: A Comprehensive Guide
Traveling solo can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience. It allows you to explore the world at your own pace, discover your independence, and create unforgettable memories.
Wai Heritage Tour with Western Routes
It had been 2 months since my last getaway & I was itching to go somewhere.. Since most parts of the country are hot or crazy hot, there are very…
Road trip to Chennai- Day 3 onwards
It was Monday morning 5 am, and we were all set to hit the road towards Chennai. We knew the only stops along the way would be for food and…
The road trip to Chennai – Day 1 & 2
This was the 1st official long-distance trip that P & I were doing since we moved in. It was also extra special cos he was gonna be meeting my family…
Road trip to Chennai.. The Plan
This is a road trip that we have plan to do back in November 2021 when I thought of bringing Floppy here. Circumstances changed and we didn’t do that road…
Skywatch Friday… View from home
From last evening..
Skywatch Friday … Rains to Clear skies
During my most recent flight, there was a lot of drama and uncertainty! In fact, till we took off, I wasn’t sure if we were gonna actually take off and…
Skywatch Friday.. The Skies..
This was probably the 1st time in a long time when I purchased just a one-way ticket… It was exciting and am now looking forward to what life holds in…
Houses of Goa, Porvorim..
Say hello to the street with Houses of Goa The first house you see as you drive towards the road… There is a store and a museum of sorts upstairs……
Skies come alive….
I was up in the sky, high high above it all.. after ages.. This time, I got upgraded and travelled in plush seats, with wow level leg room.
What a trip~ Tungabadra dam & gardens..Hospet
It was a trip unlike any other I had taken…Why? Oh, several reasons…. I had been chatting with this guy via a dating app for a few weeks and we…
Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi, Gujarat
We were done with Bhuj and Kutch and before winding up the trip, one last stop was required. That was going to be Mandvi.. Had read about the historic significance…
Anantya Resort near Kanyakumari… The birthday getaway
I started this tradition few years back.. For my birthday I would get away, be away from Chennai… Over the years I have been to many different places..
Conversations about Travelling, & more…
I have been travelling for a few years now, more so in recent past. Infact, the love for travel began back in junior school. Luckily my parents let me go…
Kala Ghoda & Mumbai…
I had heard of the Kala Ghoda Festival in Mumbai few years back and since then been wanting to visit the city around the time.
Road trip, Temples, Mall.. Indore…
And just like that two weeks had flown by and we were headed to our final destination in the Explore Madhya Pradesh saga… We were headed to Indore, by bus…
Caves, temples and more in Bhopal
From Chanderi, we took a bus to Lalitpur, just about making it to the 1.45pm train to Bhopal. Upon reaching Bhopal, we headed to Hotel Sangam , which was fairly…
Fort, stepwell, textile and more in Chanderi
So from Jhansi, we decided to head to Chanderi… Now, these small towns have a certain charm about them, but on the other hand they are quite a pain when…
Exploring through the streets of Jhansi…
From Orchha, we were headed to a town that was a short 18kms away… We were going onwards to Jhansi, a historical city that is regarded as the gateway to…
Lost amidst Gods in Khajuraho… Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
From Corbett, we headed back to Delhi as the next leg of our journey was in the other direction. We took the night train from Delhi to Khajuraho, went to…
Skies across Uttarakand to Delhi and beyond…
Some gorgeous images of the sky while up in the air and during the safaris across Corbett & Panna….
My first real Safari- Jim Corbett National Park,Uttarakhand
From the word go, this trip was something I was quite excited about. I hadn’t been to any of the National parks in the North, actually I hadn’t done any…
Round up of the trip that was…. Phew!!
This year has been good, especially with travels. I began the year with a trip that was focussed on the Textiles and ended it with the majestic Bengal Tiger and…
Of Flying & Airports…
I am always fascinated by people.. And my favourite hobby is to watch them, observe them… not stare or oggle- mainly at airports, train stations and bus stops… Some are…
To travel or not…
If you were to fill a room with people, a random group of people and ask them the question “Do you enjoy travelling or not?”, am sure you would get…
The birthday getaway tradition…
A few years ago, I was on a road trip with a cousin of mine and it so happened that on my Birthday we were in Chidambaram.
Interesting Encounters on the train -1
Train journeys are so much fun, especially if like me you travel alone. You can sit reading a book or plug in your headphones and tune out the world.
Sharing travel stories…
Travelling is super fun, I love it. And even though I haven’t travelled as much as I would like to, am still glad I am doing what I can.
Day out with Nature in Sikkim…. Part II
After spending a few hours near the river and grabbing lunch at Tenzing’s farm, we were off to a beach of sorts. Along the way, we drove near a raging…
Day out with Nature in Sikkim…. Part I
A day out at River Rungkyung and beyond… It had been about 4 days in Sikkim, and we were just done exploring Yumthang Valley and Zero Point..
The blue blue skies in Leh
A few days back a friend pinged and asked how my Leh trip was, how much did it cost, how many days, etc etc…. She went on to ask if…
Flags across Sikkim
Since the trip to Leh, Ladakh I have been in love with the prayer flags dancing to the wind… In Sikkim too, I saw them everywhere..
Drama in the skies… headed to Bagdogra
That was that, I had decided I was doing the trip to Sikkim. Next came the dilemma of travel, whether I wanted to fly direct to Bagdogra [a town in…
Sikkim Diaries… The itinerary for the 9 day trip…
[Clicked this enroute Yumthang valley.. Rhodendron flowers were in full bloom] Since I came back from Bhubaneshwar, I was busy chugging along life- work and things were happening and there…
What kind of a traveller are you? – Tavel safe and stay healthy!
Am not talking about solo, group, nor am I talking about mountains, beaches or nature.. Am asking if you are the well informed, do some research before you head to…
Bags are packed… off I go…
Its time to pack my bags and head off to explore a new destination… Couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, especially considering how hot it is here and…
Kedar Gauri Temple, Bhubaneshwar
Bhubhaneshwar, my trip in a nutshell– a jist of all that I did while in Odisha One friend said Bhubaneshwar is a “City of Temples” and I thought to myself…
Ethel M Chocolates’ Botanical Cactus Garden, Nevada
On the way back from Vegas towards Los Angeles, the bus was to make few stops, one of which was Ethel M Chocolates’ that included a visit to the Botanical…
Walking around Konark.. Orissa
Psst.. long post ahead!! 🙂 Bhubhaneshwar, my trip in a nutshell– a jist of all that I did while in Odisha After spending the afternoon exploring Bhubaneshwar, I decided to…
Applique work at Pipli
Bhubhaneshwar, my trip in a nutshell– a jist of all that I did while in Odisha About 30 kms from Bhubhaneshwar, I noticed the streets lined with shops on either…
Ekamra haat, Bhubaneshwar
Bhubhaneshwar, my trip in a nutshell– a jist of all that I did while in Odisha After plenty of walking around and visiting three temples, I decided to take a…
Where roots find the path
There are things I spot that just refuse to leave my mind for years after… This was one of those things that happened during our trip to Karaikudi..
Train Tracks of Karaikudi
I grew up in Madurai and Tirunelveli and therefore find a certain charm in small towns… Life is simple, everybody knows everybody and then ofourse there are these train tracks..
The National Mall in Washington D C… not really mall~
[All that you find in the area… image courtesy: Google] I had three days in Washington D C and wanted to make the most of it.
Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts, Bhubaneshwar
Bhubhaneshwar, my trip in a nutshell – a jist of all that I did while in Odisha When I planned my trip to Bhubaneshwar, I knew there were a whole…
Parashurameshwar Temple, Bhubaneshwar
Bhubhaneshwar, my trip in a nutshell – a jist of all that I did while in Odisha It was one of those trips that did not involve too much planning…
Bhubhaneshwar, my trip in a nutshell
Jan 26th was a Friday, which meant it was a long weekend. For a freelancer like me, it does not make much of a difference, but what the hell, decided…
Land’s end, Bandra…
During my last visit to Mumbai, friend took it upon herself to show me around certain parts of the city I haven’t been to and certain pockets that she had…
Hues of Yellow in Pondicherry
About a week or fortnight ago, I decided to do something I had been putting off forever. It was something that gave me nightmares, seemed daunting and well, scary at…
The artist stands tall..
He stood there, at the intersection glowing under the light.. I have no idea who he is or why there is a statue for him out here in Hospet… No…
Riding the Metro… and the beautiful sunset
So, a few days ago I got a message “can you come to the airport?” .. I was both surprised and stumped, cos he had mentioned the chennai trip, but…
Travel tales – The Camel at Puri beach…
Decided to weave a story of a place/meet/incident from each of my journeys…. These two photographs were clicked at Puri Beach during my visit to Bhubaneswar in Jan.
Skywatch Friday… Bhubaneshwar to Chennai I fly….
I love the window seat, and I make sure to grab it at every given opportunity. This time, while flying back from Bhubaneswar, I was allotted the aisle seating on…
Charm of road trips… kicking off 2018…
There is something charming about road trips and when it is into an unknown unexplored destination, makes it that much more special. This year began with one such, rather it…
Travelling with a friend or a group…. lessons learnt…
Travelling to me is more than just visiting a new destination. It is all about an experience that starts with the journey going all the way till the day I…
Walking through the streets of Ranwar Village in Bandra, Mumbai
Narrow lanes, quaint independent houses and bungalows is the first thing you see as you step into Ranwar village, dating back to 1716.. This is one of Mumbai’s treasures..
Skywatch Friday… Beyond the planes
Had just landed at Bangalore Airport, walking towards the shuttle I spotted this beautiful sky and cloud formation…. For more beautiful skies, visit Skywatch Friday
Vegas and all the jazz.. Part 2.. Hoover Dam
Well, after an eventful first few hours at Vegas, and the fantastic visit to Grand Canyon, I was all set for the 2nd round… Where were we headed?
Skywatch Friday…Golden Gate Bridge and the skies
It was a cool beautiful morning when I landed in San Francisco… As I sipped on the hot coffee while waiting for my bro in law [S] and niece [Sr]…
Sarda Farms, Nashik
Friend and another lady who were part of the road trip had been subscribing to milk from Sarda Farms for a few months now. And so one of the things…
Skywatch Friday… Up towards the North I go
This year has been good in terms of travelling, have done a trip a month [ almost ] and they have all been to new destinations [some with a stop…
Parekh Farms, Nasik
Mumbai is one of those cities that has quite a few options for those looking to getaway for the weekend. But the flip-side to this is most places get packed…
Vegas and all the jazz.. Part 1
Having seen enough movies and TV shows featuring Las Vegas, the lights, the glamour and the casinos were way too much for me. I was not interested in any of…
Sangam point, Leh
As we rode along the mountains, the landscape changed slowly, from blue skies and brown mountains to grey waters and muddy paths.. We were headed towards the Sangam area.
Skywatch Friday- The Magnetic Hill, Leh
As we got back on the Leh-Kargil-Baltik national highway, we were told the next stop would be the “Magnetic Hill” which is located about about 30 km from Leh..
Drama in the sky, Pangong Tso, Leh
We were at Pangong Tso, and after that eventful morning [read about it in earlier post], I was up at my usual time of 5.30am..
Shades of blue at Pangong Tso, Leh
We had been on the road for about 4-4.5 hours.. Had driven through snow fall in Chang la and rains, and now the dark looming clouds seem to come with…
Skywatch Friday… Where to stay in Leh- Lazakar Guest house, Leh
Where did you stay, how was the place, was it comfortable or did you have to rough it out… are some questions thrown at me from the time I have…
Thiksey Monastery…
Still reeling from the beauty of Shey Palace, we got back on the road towards Thiksey Monastery which was a few kms down the road.
Leh- Settling in and wandering through Shey Palace
The few people I spoke to [who had been to Leh] told me to take it easy the 1st day, and pop a pill [Diamox] to help with any acclimatisation…
I got Leh’d, the journey begins…
Every year, around June- Sep, there would be messages doing the rounds on the internet, across social media.. it would be like ants whispering to each other.
Skywatch Friday… Above the city lines
If you know me, you will know how I love the window seat on an airplane and hog it at every given chance.. This time, during the 4 flights I…
Thursday Challenge.. Feel the heat..
The theme for today is “HEAT (week 2 of 2)” (Hot, Glowing, Fire, Smoke, Heat Distortion, Curling Iron,…) Here is a shot of the trees that stand tall after the…
The horseshoe bend.. Arizona
After the jaw dropping few hours at the Grand Canyon, we were headed back and then towards the Horseshoe bend. There was another tour that had Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe…
Solo travel.. my take!
As most people know, I love travelling on my own and it so happens that most of my travels have been solo travel. I had done an earlier post about…
Skywatch Friday… Garden & art..
Walking along The Mall in Washington D.C, after spending about 7 hours exploring the museums and food trucks, I was ready to head back to the train station at Smithsonian.
Skywatch Friday… Skyscrapers galore..
More from the city that I entered with quite a bit of apprehension but loved just as much as the others… Since I did not have too many days and…
Quincy Market or Faneuil Hall Market, Boston
I was in Boston just for 2 days and on the 1st day, I was up and ready along with my friend & her family by 7am.
Skywatch Friday… Fire escapes of New york
While in New york, I did a brief tour via the hop on hop off buses and the views were beautiful, especially since I was sitting on the top.
The Grand Canyon , USA
We were done with our 7th Std Half yearly Exams and our teacher was giving out the answer sheets and calling out our marks. It was my favorite subject- Geography!
Fun quirky art pieces at Pier 39, San Francisco
From Fremont, I took the BART [Local train service] and got off at Powell Station. From there it was a short walk to the cable car place..
Skywatch Friday… Windmills
As we pulled out of the pick up point towards the highway and onwards to Yosemite National Park, these mountains and windmills was what we saw.
The Niagara Falls
E: So, are you heading towards New york? Me: Yes, towards end of the trip and I fly back home from there. E: Ah cool..
Skywatch Friday … Mountains meet the sky
What a feast on the eyes right? This was clicked as we headed out from Yosemite after the hike to see them giant red Sequoia trees towards the village..
Packing your bags.. the art!
I had earlier done a post on Travel light, travel fun, travel safe… Today decided to do one to help people pack for a long haul… I know packing can…
Skywatch Friday … The clouds below
The first flight had me slightly anxious, but thereon I became a domestic flight ninja of sorts. I knew where to go, what to ask or what to look for…
Universal Studios, LA
I had a plan in my head when I booked my tickets to USA. But then it kept changing every few hours, until finally I took a few places off…
Getty Center, LA
While I was planning my trip, one of my uncles [in Chennai] insisted I visit the Getty centre. I had seen pictures from grandparents’ earlier visit and knew it would…
Strolling along the Venice Beach , Los Angeles
Narrow lanes Short bridges Waterways all over Gondolas Romance These are a few words that come to my mind when someone says “Venice”.. But for us it was more of…
Skywatch… The rolling hills
We were doing with the wedding rehearsal, it was time to go drop off a friend whose daughter was part of the wedding entourage and head over to the Bridal…
Long haul and the hours after…
This was the 1st time I was taking a flight that was over 4hours in duration and so there was a lot of apprehension in the mind.
Off to explore a new destination…
Its been a few weeks since I got back from my last trip, which was with my girl friends. We headed to Gujarat- wandering around in Baroda… It is already…
The archways at Lakshmi Vilas palace, Baroda
On a hot sunny day, all you want is to stay indoors/relax in an air conditioned space and sip on something cool. Right? Well, what did we do?
Skywatch Friday… Walking into Lakshmi vilas Palace, Baroda
There we were, four girls meeting up after a few years all set to explore the sights that Gujarat had to offer. The one place we all wanted to visit…
The Doors & Windows of Pondicherry
Earlier this year, during the day in Pondicherry, I walked around and clicked as many Doors & windows as possible. They have always fascinated me, the architecture, the style, the…
Thursday Challenge.. As the day breaks..
Theme for this week is “OPEN SPACE (week 1 of 2)” (Square, Courtyard, Mall, Field, Meadow, Clearing, Forest Opening,…) Clicked this enroute to pondicherry.. we had stopped for a break…
A day in Pondicherry with me – 6- The Fortune teller & his parrot
Of all the things I have come across during my travels, this was the last thing I expected to see. There I was lost in thoughts, walking along the road…
Passport renewal & Address change
My passport expired early last year and for some reason I dilly dallied about the renewal .. Don’t ask me why!And when I finally got around to it, all it…
Skywatch Friday… A day in Pondicherry with me – 5- Soaking in the sun
Bharathi Park and Aayi Mandayam are places that I end up spending some time in every time I visit Pondicherry. Infact I have done a detailed blog post on this…
Foreign tourists will now get free, pre-activated SIM cards on arrival in India
[Image courtesy: http://indiatoday.intoday.in] I remember the time I landed in Sri Lanka, my very first international trip. We went through towards Immigration, where after checking our passports, while handing it…
Thursday Challenge- A day in Pondicherry with me – 4- The Roads
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 3- The Museum A day in Pondicherry with Me- 1 A day in Pondicherry with Me- 2 Ah, it had been one fabulous day…
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 3- The Museum
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 1 A day in Pondicherry with Me- 2 I was done at Le cafe and wandered about the town, first heading to Bharathi Park…
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 2
The first part can be found here So, I spent about an hour & a half to two hours at Le cafe, enjoying my coffee and reading the book.
A day in Pondicherry with Me- 1
“I learnt how to read directions, I learnt how to let go and trust a stranger, I learnt about my strengths and weakness, I enjoyed the adrenalin rush on achieving…
Agasthiyar Falls.. Tirunelveli
There I was in the train, lying on the Side Lower berth, unable to sleep [well cos the 6 foot me wouldn’t fit into that small berth and cos it…
And we meet again Bangalore
It has been nearly 2.5yrs since my last visit to Bangalore, and that was also a short one. I remember having a full day meeting in Coimbatore, and from there…
The Metro Rail ride..koo chug chug chug with pride…..
Sometime last week I posted this in one of the whatsapp groups am a part of- “we spoke about doing a Metro ride, but haven’t done one yet as a…
Thursday Challenge… Glitters
The prompt for this week’s Thursday Challenge was “EXPENSIVE” (Clothes, Cars, Jewelry, Money, Gold, Coins,…) Clicked these during my trip to haridwar earlier this year for the ardh kumbh mela……
Thursday Challenge- Memories
The prompt for this week’s Thursday Challenge was “GROUND (1 of 2 weeks)” (Things on the ground, Soil, Garden, Lawn,…) Clicked this near our gate, on the road.
Thursday Challenge- Bright and sunny
The prompt for this week’s Thursday Challenge was “SUNNY (1 of 2 weeks)” (Bright, Sunrise, Sunset, Sunshiny, Sunlit, Cheerful, Happy,…) Clicked this at the Chennai airport while waiting for the…
Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai
I was wondering what other new places to visit, when a friend spoke about how the mills in Mumbai had all become malls, and one of them was the infamous…
Thursday Challenge- spreading some love
The prompt for this week’s Thursday Challenge was “WARM” (Sunny, Pleasant, Warm Colors, Food, Drink,…) Almost looks like is laughing away, enjoying the wind on his face,not to forget the…
A walk through history at the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Bombay
I was heading back to Bombay after a gap of about 5years and this time I had no agenda at all. I had informed about 4-5 folks that I am…
Skywatch Friday… New kinda company!
It has been a few months since my last trip and this one was indeed a special one, with many firsts.. For the first time I actually announced to my…
Heritage tour to Kovur & Thyagaraja connection
It was Sunday, and I was up by 4.30am.. Had kept the alarm for 5 and told gramma & mom to wake me up, which both of them did [in…
Travel light, travel fun, travel safe…
Yesterday when talking to a friend, I released safety is a big big concern for us travellers, more so if you are travelling alone. Here are a few tips I…
Thursday Challenge- Flying high, up in the sky…
The theme for today’sThursday Challengeis “FLIGHT” (Bird, Insect, Jet, Airplane, Seeds,…) Clicked this few years ago at Pulicat.. it was such a sight to see those flamingoes and the colours…
Thursday Challenge- Barriers- Bhima Gateway,Hampi
The theme for today’s Thursday Challengeis “BARRIER” (Wall, Fence, Gate, Door, Stanchions,…) In Hampi, as you drive around, you will stumble upon a few of these gateways, giant stone structures…
Skywatch Friday… Sun sets over the bridge
This is of a Bridge that I love in Chennai.. it is one that I have passed by numerous times and it continues to fascinate me..
Thursday Challenge- Colours
The theme for today’s Thursday Challengeis “MULTICOLOURED” (Kaleidoscopic, Rainbow, Clothes, Toys, Flowers, Paint,…) This was one of the homes we visited in karaikudi and i was in love.
The Mughal Gardens, Delhi
Once we were done visiting the Chandi Devi Temple, we were off to Delhi before catching our flight back to Chennai… But we did have a few hours in Delhi…
Another Ropeway to Chandi Devi Temple and off to Delhi – Part VIII
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…
Thursday Challenge- Empty..
The theme for today’s Thursday Challengeis“EMPTY” (Vacant, Abandoned, Hollow, Empty Container/Chair/House,…)
Temples and Ropeways in Haridwar- Mansa Devi Temple- Part VII
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…
Skywatch Friday… Airavatesvara temple at Darasuram
This was probably the last solo trip I did in recent years and what a trip it was. Just before Diwali, I got the itch and that was it.
Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri, Haridwar- VI
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…
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…
Skywatch Friday.. Listening to the waves
It was one of those days, I had decided to take off and spend it with a dear friend [who has recently moved to chennai and is in the Navy…
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…
Walk along the streets of Kumbakonam – Part I
The morning began with a cup of hot Kumbakonam Degree kaapi and this time I was looking forward to enjoying it in the town it is named after.
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.
Celebrating Chennai – Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar
After the rains, after the floods, the city is slowly getting back on its feet. And so, when my uncle and cousin had come down from Delhi, we decided to…
Skywatch Friday… My Chennai
Though this year I havent travelled as much as I would have liked to, it has been quite an interesting one at that. Here is one last post before 2015…
Thursday Challenge- Treats in Chennai
“TREATS” (Candy, Chocolate Bar, Cake, Pie, Ice Cream, Comfort Food,…) Mini donuts – light fluffy airy delicious little bites A spice based cake with thin custard poured on top… Heaven…
Thursday Challenge- Burst of Orange in Karaikudi
A few beautiful patterns from Karaikudi – The aachi house, the Bangala and from one of the streets…It is amazing the kind of things you come across during your trips-…
Thursday Challenge.. In the Dark…
“NIGHT” (Dark, Low Light, Twilight, Evening, Shadows, Long Exposure, City Lights,…) This photograph I clicked from a moving train, the train that was taking me to Goa… It was pitch…
Interesting Encounters- The cute doggie in Karaikudi
We were exploring the town of Kanadukathan, when after a while we asked our cabbie if he knew of any traditional homes where we could watch a meal being cooked.
Skywatch Friday… Over the ocean yonder..
It was one of those plans that fell into place before you could blink our eyes twice.. Well, that is a bit of exaggeration, but nevertheless it was a trip…
Thursday Challenge.. All Suited up!
CLOTHES (Dress, Suit, Socks, Colourful Fabrics,…) These two photographs were clicked in Bangkok.. 1st one at Chatu Chak market and 2nd one at Wat Arun..
Statue Circle, Jaipur
Jaipur city or the Pink City as it is called is home to quite a few tourist spots, Forts, Palaces and festivals. Oh and not to forget the amazing array…
Thursday Challenge…. Royal…
“SEAT (2 week theme)” (Chair, Sofa, Bench, Stool, Bed, Anywhere/Anyway one can sit,…) This image was shot at the Krishnapuram Palace in Kayamkulam… The palace is today a museum of…
Wordless Wednesday 1- Buddha lined up at Wat Pho
Thursday Challenge…. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
“PLACE; 2 week theme” (House, Cabin, Apartment, Tent, Workshop, Office,…) We were finally done with our trip and all set to fly back home. but the Suvarnabhumi Airport had me…
Off-roading in Chennai..
If someone told you “let’s go off- roading in Chennai” you might have stared at them long and hard and burst out laughing. Right? Well, that is pretty much my…
Thursday Challenge.. Going back in time
“OLD” (Vintage, Antique, Rusty, Secondhand, Long ago, Aging, Senior,…) These pictures were clicked during the Vintage car rally that I got to be a part of a year or so…
Thursday Challenge.. Dogs
Today’s theme is “FAVORITE” (Thing, Photo, Person, Pet,…) I love dogs, and this little piece caught my eye at Wat Pho temple in Bangkok… 🙂
Thursday Challenge.. In person…
“SOUND” (Noise, Music, Singing, Birds, Insects, Vehicles,…) It was 2003 or 2002, don’t remember the exact year. But I do remember the euphoria I felt after the concert.
Skywatch Friday. One among the many temples..
While exploring Karaikudi, we stumbled upon this temple, majestic and beautiful. it was closed and so we did not go inside. Did however spend some time in the Museum nearby…
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…
Auntie Anne’s pretzel, Bangkok
Me: Hey, am headed to IKEA today.. want anything? A: You are headed all the way to Megabangna? Me: Yes.. Am on the train now..
Wat Arun, Bangkok
Next up on our agenda was to visit Wat Arun temple, which had to be reached through a short ferry ride from the jetty. After grabbing a quick bite to…
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 …
Kundrakudi Murugan temple, Kundrakudi
The day we landed in Karaikudi, we made a list of places we wanted to see in and around here. Among the places were two temples, one being Pillayarpatti Pillayar…
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…
Skywatch Friday.. go where the tracks take you, in Karaikudi
Whilst in Karaikudi, one noon when driving towards Kanadukathan, we had to cross this railway track. The system was what it used to be, what I have seen in Tiruneveli…
Thursday Challenge- Take a a few moments for yourself
The theme for today’s Thursday Challenge is “PEACEFUL” (Calming, peaceful nature, park, or urban scenes,…) This photograph was taken at GRT Temple Bay. A bunch of us had gone out…
Skywatch Friday… Meeting the Lord at Kataragama
We were exhausted after exploring Yala National park for a good 4-5 hours. Not to forget the sun was blazing down on us. Our next stop in the vacation was…
Chatuchak Market, Bangkok
The one place that everyone suggested we visit was the Chatuchak market in Bangkok.. I had no idea about the place- where it was, what was it about and why…
Colours all around.. Athangudi Tiles Factory, Karaikudi
For years I had been dreaming of visiting Karaikudi and one of the things I knew the town was famous for was the Athangudi Tiles.
Thursday Challenge – Vibrancy along the roads in Bangkok
Came upon this Thursday Challenge on a fellow bloggers’ page and thought why not do it here as well.. The theme for today is “BRIGHT” (Sunny, Lights, Laser, Intense, High…
Jim Thompson’s house, Bangkok
When I was planning my Bangkok trip, as always I did do a bit of research and one of the places that cropped up in almost all the sites was…
Skywatch Friday- Wat Pho, Bangkok
And so we had finally landed in Bangkok and made our way to the Hotel. After grabbing a quick bite in the Executive lounge and taking a tour of our…
Travellling to Bangkok- visa!
Once the destination was decided, it was all about getting details sorted out for the Visa, picking up some foreign currency and finally putting a few things in the suitcase…
Skywatch Friday- Sky coming alive at the break of dawn near Thailand…
I love travelling as most of you have guessed by now, even though I havent travelled as much as I would love to. And when it comes to flying, then…
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…
Pillaiyar patti Pillaiyar temple, Thiruppatthur
I had been dreaming of visiting Karaikudi for nearly 2 years and finally decided there came the day when I knew the weekend was free and ergo I made plans.
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.
Exploring Galle, Sri Lanka
There we were in our last leg of the trip, heading towards Galle before driving back down to Colombo for a day’s rest before catching our flight back home.
[Skywatch Friday] Buddhism within the Theosophical Society
It was one of those things in my list of things to do in Chennai. So when a Photowalk was being planned, I added my name to the list even…
The Chidambara Ragasiyam and my birthday!
My birthday comes with a lot of fond memories, one of them quite special. Few years ago was on a road trip with a friend down the Coromandal Coast.
Solo travel- Joy of travelling alone…
Couple of days ago I was part of a conversation that nearly ended up in a heated argument and what was it about- travelling, well not just travelling, it was…
Skywatch Friday.. Blue waters in SriLanka
Ah, the memories from the Sri Lankan trip continue to linger on… I was talking to a friend about the fresh sweet Strawberries from Nuwara eliya and so decided to…
Skywatch Friday.. Along the Galle Fort
We were on our last leg of the Srilankan holiday. We left Unawatuna that morning and drove towards Galle before heading down back to Colombo.
Sywatch Friday– Amidst all that Gold- Golden Temple, Amritsar
I woke up dreaming of walking through the long marble tiled floor towards the Golden Temple. I could almost feel the chill on my feet, and my dupatta sliding off…
Skywatch Friday- Madurai in all its glory
Walking through the streets, I reminisced about our life in that town, crossing the road to get to school, the family that lived below in our house and a whole…
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…
Teej Festival in Jaipur
It is nearly monsoon up north and that is what brought on this post. It was Aug 2013 and I was doing some reading about the places to visit in…
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 Arrival
The Planning The Research The Departure We were all set to Arrive in Colombo… And with a blink of an eye, the one hour flight was over and done with.
Prayers to Lord Rama in Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram
This is a post that has been in the drafts for nearly a year now! And what a coincidence I opened it this morning to complete it.
SriLanka- Accommodation – Colombo Haven, Kollupitiya
We came to know of this place through our cab driver and were we glad he did! We checked in the day before we were to fly out of Colombo…
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-Durgiana Mandir, Amritsar
We had just landed in Amritsar and plans were being made for the days to follow. We learnt there was a temple near the hotel we stayed at which is…
Oppana dance at Dakshin Chitra, Chennai
For those who are visiting Chennai and always asking the one big question – so what else is there to do or see around here?
Skywatch Friday- Along the blue waters at Temple Bay
A little beep on my phone where it all began! A friend asked “How about we all go for a drive and a nice lunch on 12th jan, sunday?”
Angalaamman Kovil, Mel Malayanur
About a week ago, sometime during the day a friend messaged asking if I would like to come with her and her boyfriend to a temple near Gingee.
Skywatch Friday– Fire in the sky
There I was, sitting in my favorite seat, eyes shining bright and glued to the window.. When we were checking in, my friend wanted an aisle seat, preferably in the…