.... Journey began here Day 5: Reydarfjordur to Hofn, 19th August 2019 Lush green grassland enveloped by mountains from all sides. A stagnant freshwater pond with sauntering swans. A fjord whose tranquility was disturbed by occasional gush of winds. And a cold morning basking in overnight dew. Cold enough to make you snuggle…Read more Travel Diary #15.2 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire
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Travel Diary #15.1 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire
Seriously, Iceland is a land of ice and fire. Its history, its geology stands testimony of this. Iceland was forged by fire 20 million years ago and molded by Mjölnir of ice some 1.5 million years ago. The diversity of geology, flora and fauna in Iceland is mind-boggling. You see things here that are exclusive…Read more Travel Diary #15.1 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire
Travel Diary #14: Ghent
13th August 2019 After spending one and a half beautiful days in Bruges, we reached Brussels on 12th evening. I didn’t like Brussels one bit. Probably I would have liked it on any other day, but I was coming to Brussels after spending 4 days in Amsterdam and Bruges. Comparison was bound to happen, and…Read more Travel Diary #14: Ghent
Travel Diary #13: In Bruges
My fascination with Bruges is old. It started when I watched the movie “In Bruges” during my college days. Was it the movie or was it the truly the irresistible charm of Bruges? I don’t know. But whenever I thought of Bruges, a sensation ran through my body. My mind started wandering in the neon-lit…Read more Travel Diary #13: In Bruges
Travel Diary #12: Amsterdam – Venice of the North
I came out of Schiphol airport looking for Hotel Sheraton. That’s what Sneh had messaged me – “follow the arrival signs after exit” … “Sheraton k paas bus stand pe hain”. It was half past 10 on the 8th day of the 8th month. Just outside the airport was the iconic “I amsterdam” sign, welcoming…Read more Travel Diary #12: Amsterdam – Venice of the North
Travel Diary #11 – Sri Lanka
Pristine beaches, rolling surf, warm golden sunsets, oodles of elephants, timeless ruins, vintage forts, wound down evenings, serene backwaters, genial people, and passion fruit. That's Sri Lanka for you. I visited Sri Lanka between 10-16th August 2017 with my friends. We restricted ourselves to 3 cities – Negombo (2 nights), Galle (3 nights) and Columbo…Read more Travel Diary #11 – Sri Lanka
Travel Diary #10: Rupin Pass
It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ~Sir Edmund Hillary I woke up to the sounds of Gurgling Rupin river Ringing bells in the neck of mules, Chirping of birds, Ruffling of leaves, Ricocheting of winds. I woke up to the sight of Early morning mist, Lush green mountains, Fresh virgin snow, Sashaying…Read more Travel Diary #10: Rupin Pass
Travel Diary #9 : Seattle and San Francisco
This was my 3rd visit to US but I had hardly explored it. It's usually difficult to squeeze some leisure time out on a business trip. However, I managed to spend quality weekends this time. The first leg of my trip was Seattle (and Redmond) and the another one was San Francisco. I landed in…Read more Travel Diary #9 : Seattle and San Francisco
Travel Diary #8.2 : Roopkund – Strolling in a dream
Journey began here. And it continues henceforth ... Day 4 – Bedni Bugyal to Pathar Nachauni Leaving the Bedni camp site was not easy for me. I used to look back after every 15-20 steps so that I can etch the view in my heart for eternity. The trail disappeared into a saddle in the…Read more Travel Diary #8.2 : Roopkund – Strolling in a dream
Travel Diary #8.1 : Roopkund – Strolling in a dream
Nestled comfortably in my 3 BHK apartment amidst a concrete jungle, I dreamt of deep virgin forests. I dreamt of luscious aroma of rain-soaked leaves, vast expanse of alluring meadows, blue rippling brooks, wondrous stretch of rugged meandering terrains and unconfined snowy flanks. I dreamt of waking up in breathtaking camp sites, seeing picturesque villages…Read more Travel Diary #8.1 : Roopkund – Strolling in a dream
