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• Sunrise in Cappadocia

  

  We woke up at 5 today morning. Yes, 5 am! Last night's dinner was at this quaint Turkish restaurant called Old Cappadocia Cafe Restaurant. Ordinary chicken an... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• On Turkish Roads

  In the past 24 hours, we have been on four flights. Chennai to Bombay, then to Doha, then to Istanbul and finally to Kayseri. It is 7 pm right now and we are... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Outsiders' Guide to Madras

  

  Madras. The fifth city I have stayed in. Well, sixth almost, if you count my omnipresence in Bombay during my Pune days. I came here in 2009 and there's been... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• After Chaar Dhaam: Notes from Hindsight

  

  Two weeks after we completed our 10 day trip, there were cloud bursts and flash floods in Uttarakhand. The worst hit places were Rudraprayag, Kedarnath and... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Top of the World - Day 3 at Kedarnath

  The most spell-binding moments in life happen in the least expected places. And when it happens, there's a sense of calm that comes over. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• From the Mountains - Day 2

  We're sitting in this place called Chowranghikhal. The wolf like dog refuses to leave our side. As a family, we are not very dog-friendly you know. So, am... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• From the Mountains -1

  

  Woke up to chants today. Walked out of the room, and took in the view slowly. A marble white temple and the Ganges right behind it. And the smell of incense.... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Goa: The Frequent Traveler's Guide

  

  Now, I have been to Goa so often, that if and when I start working as a guide there, there would be a queue of takers. From the engineering days of little to... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 TRAVEL

• Couchsurfing Guest Post: Anne

  

  Couchsurfing. A verb which can make you go around the world. At no cost. And you end up gaining a lifetime of friends and a whole lot of stories. Thought I'll... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 TRAVEL

• Guest Post: Naren's Death Valley Roadtrip

  

  +Naren - our runaway friend. The guy who was a part of all our plans crappy or super! Our rasam maker during fever days. The ass who is sitting in Sacramento... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 TRAVEL

• Couchsurfing Guest Post: [The Perils Of] African Overland Adventures

  

  My list of guest posts grows longer. Well I admit, people are traveling more than I am. :) Kathleen couchsurfed at my place for a couple of days. I hope you kno... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 TRAVEL

• Leh Road Trip - Khardung La, Nubra Valley and Panamik

  

  After yesterday's journey and a good night's rest, the plan was to head off to Nubra Valley on Day 4. Around 150 kms from Leh (5 hours), the route goes through... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 TRAVEL

• Leh Road Trip - Tsomoriri

  

  This is one of those posts where I am going to let the pictures do the talking. All I would say is when you go to Leh, Tsomoriri MUST be there on your itinerary... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 TRAVEL

• Leh Road Trip - Pangong Tso

  

  And here's the last one for the road. The much hyped Pangong Tso lake. Our last stop before we left for the arduous journey back to Srinagar. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 TRAVEL

• Ignitink Article: For the Love of Rasam

  

  <I wrote this for the Travel Lifestyle section of the online magazine www.ignitink.com >As cyclone Thane swept the city with a vengeance, we stood at th... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 TRAVEL

• Ignitink Article: A Long Weekend in Munnar

  

  <I wrote this for the Travel Lifestyle section of the online magazine www.ignitink.com >Robert Louis Stevenson read my mind when he said - For my part, ... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 TRAVEL

• European Diaries - Frankfurt and Rhine Valley

  

  Let’s start with the beginning. The beginnings are always fun, right! Brimming with enthusiasm and optimism about a new place. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 TRAVEL

• European Diaries - Amsterdam

  

  Forewarning - This post might require parental discretion. :)If you ask us why we put Amsterdam on the itinerary, there are no two answers for that one. We... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 TRAVEL

• European Diaries - Paris

  

  Paris was absolutely whirlwind! Two days did not do justice to all that we wanted to do. But if you do have two days, do Paris like we did! :)We traveled to... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 TRAVEL

• European Diaries - Lauterbrunnen

  

  Nothing, and I really mean nothing, prepares you for the beauty that is Switzerland. As the train weaves through Interlaken, the scenery that unfolds in front o... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 TRAVEL