“Sometimes in life, a sudden situation, a moment in time, alters your whole life, forever changes the road ahead”. When the first cases of coronavirus were reported back in December,’19 in Wuhan, China, I like most people thought to myself “Well thank God I am safe back home”. When the cases started increasing and found…
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A dreamy getaway to Dibang Valley, Arunanchal Pradesh.
This January my husband and I decided to ditch the usual vacation spots and take a trip to my home town, Dibrugarh, Assam and Lower Dibang valley in Arunanhal Pradesh. The fact that it was Magh Bihu time in Assam, a harvest festival celebrated with yummy feasts and merry making with friends and family, added…
The Ultimate Greek Honeymoon Guide: ATHENS
Athens, the birthplace of democracy, the bedrock of western civilization was our first destination. It has been inhabited continuously for more than 3500 years and even today, ancient monuments, relics and landmarks dominate the cityscape. Even though Athens has now been transformed into an urban, cosmopolitan hub, it’s glorious heritage echoes through the ruins and…
The Ultimate Greek Honeymoon Guide: Itinerary and Trip Basics
Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by all things Greek. Being a massive history and culture freak, their rich culture, history and glorious mythology have always awed me. I’ve grown up reading the Homeric Epics, the Illiad and the Odyssey with all its heroic and sometimes tragic stories of the rise…
My Goan Trail: A food lover’s delight( PART 1)
This is a guest post by Sujata Das. Goa- the quintessential annual retreat for Mumbaikars! If you live in Mumbai and are a foodie and water babe like me, it is definitely a must visit. Golden sands, endless sky, surfy water till your eyes can stretch a food lover’s paradise and so much more. After…
Exploring Ziro Valley, Rediscovering Maa.
Mother. This singular word conjures up myriad emotions. Unconditional love, warmth, care, affection, faith, hope, certainty, stability: these are just some of the emotions one feels when the words “Mother”, “Mummy”, “Maa”, “Aai” etc. are uttered. But what happens when a woman becomes a mother? More often than not, she puts aside her entire…
10 offbeat weekend getaways near Bangalore and Delhi
Another Friday, another long weekend and most of us are wondering what should we do with all the time? Should we finally find out why Kuttappa killed Bahubali, run errands at home, put on our dancing shoes and hit the club, chill and chat with friends over a pint of beer or maybe just catch…
Anniversary Edition: 4 common Travel Myths Busted!
The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. In my case, 2 years back, when I took up a pen and paper, a new journey began. An idea took shape to document and capture all the transient and in transient journeys in the head that set us free. That idea became Lokyana,…
The Enchanting Kingdom of Bhutan
This is a guest post by Tejasvini Viraj. I clearly remember, I was ranting to a colleague about how hot it is in Delhi and how I have a dire urge to pack my bags and run to the hills. The very next minute, I received a text from my friend in Pune. She said-…
The Land of Green and Gold: Bylakuppe
“You’ll remember me when the west wind moves Upon the fields of barley You’ll forget the sun in his jealous sky As we walk in fields of gold” As I sat underneath a Boddha tree, I hummed this song in my head, gazing upon fields of maize, shining like gold, on a lazy afternoon….
Peora, Kumaon’s secret haven: Photo essay
Time freezes in the hills. The first rays of the sun burst out of the clouds, shattering the darkness; the morning paves way for a hazy day and sometime when the clocks strikes 7, the darkness gently creeps in again. It is like one endless continuum which has no beginning and no end, just transition….
Euro Backpacking Diaries: Paris Basics
Accommodation: Hostel : Le Regent, Montmarte. Cost : 24 Euros (4 bed,shared dorm)+ Complimentary breakfast. Booking site: http://www.hostelbooker.com How to get there: Take the RER Line from CDG Airport and get down at Gar Du Nord Station. The hostel is at a walk able distance. Review: Good location, close to Montmarte, Gar Du Nord and…
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