My trip to Central Europe started with the city of hundred spires – Prague. Stepping foot onto some of the prettiest cobblestone streets, strolling through the vast complex of medieval castles, walking down the aisle of gothic and baroque churches and gazing up the pastel-colored buildings with incredible paintwork, Prague has got it all. Amidst…Read more Travel Diary #31.1: Prague – City of hundred spires
Travel diary #30: Banff – Alpine wonderland of Canadian Rockies
In heart of Canadian Rockies, we find a conglomeration of 4 adjacent national parks – Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay, with Banff being the cornerstone of these. Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park. It was set up as a 26 sq. km Banff Hot Spring Reserve in 1885 near present day Cave and…Read more Travel diary #30: Banff – Alpine wonderland of Canadian Rockies
Travel Diary #29: Eastern Washington
It was raining cats and dogs in Seattle on the weekend of June 15th. But I wanted to go out with Maa Papa somewhere outside. I thought of some local Seattle’s indoor attractions, but it didn’t work out. So, this is when I thought of testing the Cascade rain shadow effect and taking a weekend…Read more Travel Diary #29: Eastern Washington
Travel Diary #28: New York
This was my second trip to New York. Last time it was in 2018 when I came to Boston on a business trip. With my parents in town, you couldn’t stop at just the Big Apple. So, I included Niagara Falls into the itinerary as well. It was a nice 5 days’ trip. We flew…Read more Travel Diary #28: New York
Travel Diary #27: Istanbul – The crossroads of two worlds
Straddling between Europe and Asia, this dreamy city once ruled by the affluent sultans has stood the test of time. Due to its strategic location, it has always been a prized possession for monarchs. No wonder it was imperial capital for more than 1600 years and the center of activity of two of the most…Read more Travel Diary #27: Istanbul – The crossroads of two worlds
Travel Diary #26: Machu Picchu – A mystery in the clouds
Peru is cornucopia of colors. From the snowy white glaciers of Ausangate to crimson mountains of Red Valley, from the lush green terraces of Machu Picchu to the arid pink salt mines, from grey colored granite stones of Saqsaywaman to the turquoise waters of Seven Lagoons. And if this is not enough, you can witness…Read more Travel Diary #26: Machu Picchu – A mystery in the clouds
Travel diary #25: SFO, Reno and Lake Tahoe
Alcatraz Island, Feb 17th 2023 Break the rules and you go to prison, break the prison rules and you go to Alcatraz! I had always been fascinated with Alcatraz Island since I watched the movie The Rock and its Hindi remake Qayamat (actually, I first watched Qayamat and then many years later watched The Rock).…Read more Travel diary #25: SFO, Reno and Lake Tahoe
Travel diary #24: Bali – The Island of Gods
Bali should be on everyone’s wish list. Not just because it is incredibly picturesque but also because it is a deeply spiritual place. Numerous temples with richly ornated sculptures at every nook and cranny, early morning scent of incense sticks in offerings made to spirits outside every shop or house, the sound of gamelan reverberating…Read more Travel diary #24: Bali – The Island of Gods
Travel diary #23: Mt. Baker
Mt. Baker standing at the height of 10,781 ft is an active stratovolcano (similar to Mt. Rainier). A stratovolcano, or composite volcano, is a conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava. It has a steep profile with a summit crater and is characterized by regular eruptions (thus forming layers). The glacier cover…Read more Travel diary #23: Mt. Baker
Travel diary #22: Mt. Rainier: Mother of waters
Mt. Rainier is an active volcano in the Cascade Range of Pacific Northwest, located in Mt. Rainier National Park. At 14,410 feet elevation, it is the highest peak and pride of the state of Washington. Famous British explorer Captain George Vancouver in his 1791-95 expedition explored and charted North America’s north western Pacific Coast regions…Read more Travel diary #22: Mt. Rainier: Mother of waters
