Kyoto is a city that breathes history and culture, and our visit there was a memorable one. My daughter, Chhavi, was especially excited about one thing—watching a Maiko dance. Maikos are apprentice geishas, known for their grace, elaborate kimonos, and traditional dance performances. The Struggle to Find Tickets As soon as we arrived in Kyoto,…
Capturing Kyoto in Pictures from a Tourists Perspective
Chhavi and I wen to Japan on a much needed vacation in October 2024. She wanted to go to Disneyland anywhere in the world. We have been to Hong Kong before. I have been to Paris with my sister, so I was not too keen to go back. US visa is way too complicated and…
Fireworks, Christmas Town, and Giant Christmas Tree – Why Hong Kong is the Perfect Travel Destination for Winter
It is December, the season to unwind and create memories with our loved ones. Hong Kong is the perfect destination to do so as they have so much planned for families, couples and friends at the Hong Kong Winter Fest 2024. You can indulge in Christmas markets, Disney-themed festivities, good food, all of it leading…
Dressing Up in Kyoto Japan
I am someone who will pick up anything from my wardrobe and happily go on with my day. While traveling I look for comfort more than anything. But it all changed in Paris. I went to Paris with my sister Alka. She brought a sari along and insisted that I wear it in Paris in…
Which Seat to Choose on a Hong Kong to Narita Japan Flight for Mt Fuji Views
Watching Mt. Fuji from air was a spiritual experience for me. If you choose the correct seats and the weather cooperates, you too can witness this spectacle from air. While flying from Hong Kong to Narita Japan choose the A side (left side) window seats. While coming back from Narita Japan to Hong Kong the…
Applying for the Japan Tourist Visa through VFS New Delhi
It has been a long time since I planned a trip and applied for a visa! But that changed recently. I could have done this earlier but for my daughter’s tennis! But by now not being able to travel was coming on my soul and I asked her coach the permission to travel. He did…
Saree Saga at Ibis Jaipur
The summer of 2024 was unusually harsh in Delhi NCR! As my daughter plays tennis, we are outdoors in all kind of weather! We have been doing this for a long time. So I have a theory about Indian summers, particularly around Delhi. I remember saying to my sister Alka, “it will be really hot…
A Magical Evening and More at Novotel Guwahati
I am a fan of Accor hotels. I have been invited to them previously as a blogger. But I stay with them on personal trips too like the one to Guwahati. I decided to stay at the Novotel Guwahati, This was last year as Chhavi was playing a tennis tournament out there. We settled in…
A Short Trip to Landour near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
I first went to Landour in 2016. I immediately fell in love with the place. Then I planned a trip to Landour in May 2024. I was flexible with my dates. But I went at the beginning of May. I could see the trains were getting sold out mid May due to the summer vacations….
A Family Vacation at the Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
In my family we love to travel. I do, so does my husband and my daughter too. But we all rarely go out together. We changed this when we went to Goa on a short holiday in April. We landed at the airport, we stayed at the Caravela Beach Resort and we went back to…