I was out with a friend at PS Cheese Cafe a few days ago, where we discussed travel, and one thing that came up was hostel etiquette. Since both of us travelled quite a bit (me less), we’ve had our share of experiences when it comes to hostels, and that’s …
Read More »The People Hostel Paris – One Trip, Two Wonderful Stays – Review
Of all the KubeCons I attended, KubeCon Paris was among the most taxing. I was constantly on the move, attending talks, meetings, and networking. The conference days were so tiring that I barely took any time to explore Paris. I used to come to my hotel and crash. However, after …
Read More »Hyderabad to Prayagraj By Car – Complete Road Trip Details – Maha Kumbh 2025
My mom told me she wanted to visit Lucknow a few days ago. So, I started looking for flights, and I was shocked to see the fares. For one second, I was confused, but later, I realized it was because of the rush for Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. With flight …
Read More »11 Restaurants in Paris I tried- My Complete List
My mother used to do that when I was a toddler; I used to fill a pan with water, add all the vegetable waste to it, and pretend to be cooking. Decades later, I learned cooking in my boarding school. It started with vegetarian cooking, but later, I also tried …
Read More »An unforgettable day at Louvre Museum – Beyond The Mona Lisa
If you’ve really been following the blog, you know I’m a history nerd at heart. Whether it’s food, culture, or politics, I live for stories about places. From the tribals of Bastar to the halls of Versailles, every corner of the world has tales waiting to be discovered. That’s why …
Read More »Lost in the History at the Palace of Versailles – Your Complete Guide
“What was your favourite subject in school?” – I’m sure many would say Science, Maths, or Literature. Well, for me, it was a history in most parts. Whether it was learning about the Guptas and Satvahanas to Hoysalas and Chalukyas in the South or the Lodhis in the North and …
Read More »Spotting 5 Statue of Liberty in Paris – From New York to Paris
Travelling abroad has always been overwhelming for me, even after three international trips in the last 12 months. It’s uncommon for many people to visit the US as their first international destination, but that was the case for me. When I attended KubeCon Chicago in November 2023, I planned a …
Read More »Epic Goa Road Trip From Bangalore – Our Unforgettable Dil Chahta Hai Moment!
I know I have been away from the blog for quite some time, but I’ve been active on Instagram, so if you’ve been following me (@Atulmaharaj) there, you know that I just returned from Goa road trip – my first time to Goa with friends. This Goa trip was after …
Read More »Paris’s Best Views: My Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Experience
Armed with my trusty unlimited Paris Metro pass – honestly, the best investment for exploring the city – I made an impromptu decision. Why not head to Montmartre, the city’s highest point, to visit the iconic Sacré-Cœur? Continuing from my previous post where I was exploring Arc De Triomphe and …
Read More »Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées – My Memorable Walk in Paris
Ever since reading French books in school, I dreamt of visiting Paris one day, and I’m fortunate that it happened. I had just completed my Roland Garros Stadium tour and realised that I had a lot of time on hand. That’s when I decided to head to Arc de Triomphe …
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