My sister Alka and I recently went for lunch at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre at Delhi. We met at the Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station and then took an auto to the Cultural Centre! At the entrance we we were asked for an identity, and as I remember my pan number, they accepted it along…
Our Epic Journey to Dodital: Freezing Cold, Endless Jeeps, and the Great Handkerchief Adventure
Hi, I’m Chhavi, and this is my story about the unforgettable trek I did with my father to Dodital in December 2025. I’m writing this for my mother, so she can live through our adventure (and probably panic a little). Departure Chaos and Train Drama 🚆 We left home on 16th December 2025, full of…
The Wonderful Village Safari in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan
Chhavi and I visited Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan as we are fans of off beat places. One of the best things we did at Kumbhalgarh was the open jeep Village Safari. It gives you a wonderful feel of the place. In November, the weather was perfect for traveling in an open jeep. If you wish, you…
Vero ka Math- A Temple in Kumbhalgarh Rajasthan
Vero ka Math is a temple devoted to Lord Shiva and Lord Parashuram. It is about 10 km away from Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan. It is also the origin point of Banas River. I visited it as part of what is popular on tourist itinerary, the village safari. The route leading to the math is scenic….
How I Cancelled my Indigo Flight that was Between 5 to 15 December
If you are an Indigo customer these days, chances are you are caught in some sort of flight cancellation or delay drama. I had tickets for two passengers on Indigo Airlines for Delhi Vadodara return. My dates were 6th December and 10th December return. By 5th December looking at the thousands of cancellations and I…
My Rugged Jungle Safari Adventure at Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Chhavi and I recently visited Kumbhalgarh. This is what she has to say about our jeep safari in Kumbhalgarh! Over to Chhavi. Last week, I embarked on an unforgettable jungle safari in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with my mother. While this was not my first safari, nothing truly prepares you for Kumbhalgarh until you’re actually inside…
Is it Worth Going to the Tokyo Tower?
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth visiting the Tokyo Tower, the short answer is yes! I’ve been to Tokyo twice, once with my daughter, Chhavi, and then with my sister, Alka and both times I ended up visiting the Tokyo Tower. Coincidentally, it happened the same way both times: we came out of teamLab Borderless,…
Friendly Drivers, Expensive Rides: The Truth About Taxi Prices in Goa
Goa taxi drivers are lovely but the prices? Totally random! Here’s my experience with Goa Taxi fares and the Goa Miles App
Wellness on My Mind- Taking Inspiration from Santani
Life has been kind to me in many ways and I am grateful for it. That doesn’t mean I don’t get to shoulder my portion of stress but almost always it never felt overwhelming. However, there are somedays, or should I say phases when it seems like stress is finally catching up with me. And…
When Flipkart Minutes Delivered an Expired Haagen Dazs Ice Cream
Update 3: We got the refund. It could have been done without all this fuss too. Update 2: We have been informed that a refund has been processed and we should get it by 19 September. This too happened on September 13, 2025. Update 1: The expired ice cream has been picked up today on…