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Travel Diary #19: Scenic Idaho

Idaho trip was on the cards for the fourth of July weekend, but we were unable to get any Airbnb reservation. The ones available were so exorbitant that it was nonsensical to spend that much. So, we decided to take a day off and visit the place a couple of weeks ahead. Trip started with…Read more Travel Diary #19: Scenic Idaho

Travel Diary #18: Yellowstone – The Restless Giant

This Memorial Day wasn’t red, white or blue for me. It was painted all yellow 😉. Yes, I went to Yellowstone National Park this weekend. There was a surprise change of plan. We had planned for Idaho but at the last minute we got an Airbnb option available in Pray, Montana. This pushed us to…Read more Travel Diary #18: Yellowstone – The Restless Giant

Travel Diary #17: Oregon – Painted by the past

After more than a year of staying at home, it was a welcome relief to see something beyond the blue walls of my house and the well-trodden paths to Costco and Walmart. We drove to Bend, Oregon to spend an extended weekend there. We stayed there for 2 nights and traveled to Painted Hills, Crater…Read more Travel Diary #17: Oregon – Painted by the past

Travel Diary #16: Oahu, Hawaii

Hawaii is an adventurer’s dream. Stretching 1500 miles in Pacific, the Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of 8 major islands, several atolls and numerous isles. Replete with sun, sugary beaches, lush green mountains, vivid colorful corals and ferocious volcanoes, this place is the poster child for all tourism brochures. Learn to surf, snorkel in cobalt…Read more Travel Diary #16: Oahu, Hawaii

Travel Diary #15.2 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire

  .... 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

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