There’s a certain magic that comes with a solo trip. It’s not just about seeing new places; it’s about seeing yourself in a new light. It’s about finding out what you’re truly capable of when you’re the only one in charge of your...
There’s something undeniably magical about the strawberry season in Panchgani. The cool breeze rolling off the Sahyadris, green valleys stretching into the distance, and that first bite into a sun-warmed, ruby-red strawberry fresh off the plant. And above all, I LOVE...
The question came to me on an ordinary afternoon, like a quiet knock on the door of my mind: If I set aside relationships, education, and achievements — what remains? Who am I, really? This was all playing on mind while I lay on the hospital bed with nothing to do,...
Ever since I moved to Pune, I’ve been looking for interesting places to visit and explore – Heritage History & landmark-based to explore. Over the last year, I visited quite a few – some on my own and some with guided walk groups. As with every...
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. I worry for the seniors around me – be it people or animals, I reminisce over the fond memories created during...
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