Tag Archives: Travel

As I write this from my window seat in the TGV Lyria from Basel to Paris Gare De Lyon, I reflect upon the last couple of weeks that I’ve spent during my first Europe trip. All of you know how much I love travelling and exploring new places, cultures and …

One of the major concerns that I had even before flying out of India was where I stayed in New York. Being one of the most expensive cities in the world I was quite sceptical if I would get an affordable stay in the Big Apple. If you have been …

No, it’s not a clickbait title. Everyone who knows me personally knows how much I’m into credit cards and points. When I’m out with friends, I often agree to pay all the bills saying “I need points, you don’t need anything” I don’t have any fancy cards, but I have …

It was over a decade ago that I was introduced to FRIENDS, a popular sitcom from the 1990s. Whether it was Ross’s query antics, Rachelle’s fashion statements, Joey’s pizza, Monica’s competitiveness, Phoebe’s songs or Chandler’s sarcasm, each episode had me glued. Even today I watch any random episode of FRIENDS …

December 2nd, 2023 was a special day that I’ll cherish all my life. It was when I took my first international flight to Chicago and attended KubeCon. As I said earlier, it was a trip of many firsts, my first international flight, my first Emirates flight, my first time on …

The first time I came to Kerala was to attend the Tata Nexon launch event in Kochi. We drove the Nexon to Idukki and I instantly fell in love with the greenery and the hilly terrain. Soon after, I planned a long getaway to Munnar on a Honda Activa visiting …

Those of you who’ve been following the blog for a few years, know that I did a Kochi to Munnar road trip on Activa a few years ago. I remember a lot of people telling me that it would be risky, but again that was the cheapest available option I …

Kerala, God’s Own Country has something extraordinary to offer to each one of us. If you’re a nature lover, you can immerse yourself in the tea plantations of Munnar or take a boat ride in the backwaters of Alleppey. If you’re a foodie, relish the food in Calicut, Palakkad and …

Hyderabad is synonymous with Biryani and Charminar. While these top the list of things to eat in Hyderabad and places to visit, there’s much more to Hyderabad. From the historic Qutub Shahi tombs to the delicious Mulberry cream, there are so many unexplored things. And in this age, when every …

During my recent trip to Chicago, I was put up at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel as part of the Dan Kohn Scholarship from KubeCon. Little did I know that I was staying at one of the most iconic and historic hotels in the United States.  How many times you’ve …