Travel

The first time I pulled up the Tokyo metro map on my phone, I genuinely thought someone was pranking me. Fourteen lines. Five different operators. Colour coding that would make a Pantone chart look minimal. I zoomed in. Then zoomed out. Took a screenshot to study later. Then gave up …

I know I owe the blog a lot of posts. March had me in Amsterdam for KubeCon Europe, followed by a short getaway to Belgium and Luxembourg. And then, barely a week after I got home, I was on a flight on my first trip to Japan and the eastern …

The moment I first held the Scapia credit card, I knew this was not just another plastic in my wallet. Over recent years of frequent international travel, I have tested many travel cards and wallets, but the Scapia credit card intrigued me because it promised zero forex fees and a …

I guess I’m compensating for the lost road trips in 2025 this year. Just last weekend, I was on a Hyderabad to Badami road trip with my family, and the following Republic Day weekend, I did an amazing Hyderabad to Ajanta Caves solo road trip. Why Ajanta? Well, I had …

2026 has started on a good yet nostalgic note for me. God knows for what reason, but I’ve been revisiting places that I had visited as a school kid during my days at New Era High School. Back in the day, it was just another educational trip when nothing made …

There’s something quietly magical about waking up on Sankranti morning with a hot cup of coffee in hand, gazing out over the calm waters of Almatti Dam. Dad just came home and told me about his Sankranti leaves, and I was like, let’s do this trip! It wasn’t your usual …

I still remember the day I stumbled upon an old photo album while cleaning my house. Flipping through those grainy Kodachrome film photos taken by my father in London during the early 2000s felt like stepping into a time capsule. There, amidst the faded colors and slightly blurred edges, stood …

The moment I landed in London for KubeCon in early spring 2024, I knew my trip wouldn’t be complete without diving into the city’s vibrant food scene. Having already spent some memorable days exploring Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes and culture and enjoying London’s urban charm, I was eager to discover one …

I previously wrote about iconic London walking tour guide with landmarks like Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and Big Ben in one blog post. While those sites are undeniably spectacular, Westminster Abbey truly deserves a dedicated post of its own. This isn’t just any church; it’s a living monument to …

The moment I saw the signboard for Lepakshi on the highway while driving from Hyderabad to Bangalore, I made a mental note: “We’ll visit this place on the way back.” It wasn’t just any random flag on the map – Lepakshi had been on my radar for a while. I …