It has been after a very long time that I went out during Dusshera! I took my daughter and her friend out to two celebrations which were close to each-other. This was the first pandal we visited and both the girls after saying a brief prayer took a ride in a small ‘giant wheel’ which…
Author: Mridula Dwivedi
Some Thoughts on All 14 Eight Thousanders by Reinhold Messner
Even if you read climbing related books marginally, chances are you would have heard of Reinhold Messner. Many would argue that he is the greatest climber of all times. I of course have very limited knowledge about climbing. I just like to read climbing books and even with my limited reading I have been able…
What is Your Greatest Asset?
I wonder what my answer would have been a few days back? I am curious what your answer would be? But today I would say my greatest asset is being healthy. You only realize it when you see getting up and sitting down becoming an issue. You only realize it when walking is an issue….
My Malaysia Photo Feature now on Rediff Getahead
A photo feature of my Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2012 shots is now up on the Rediff Getahead. I am also at the end of my Malaysia pictures. So it is almost time to travel again. Let us see when and where. Nothing fixed as of now.
A High Peak and a Patch of Blue, Pheriche, Nepal
I had to dig the archives to find a picture for today’s sky watch and the best place to dig is my Everest Base Camp Trek folder. I am looking forward to May 2013 when I can go and trek in Nepal again. Nothing fixed yet (way too early I guess) but I do want…
Scuba Diving at Havelock, Andaman Islands, India- Alive is Awesome
Before I went scuba diving (I am one recreational dive old) I never associated sea with colors other than blue and its various shades. This was in spite of watching countless TV shows that displayed the beautiful underwater life. The beauty of the ocean registered firmly on me only when I saw it myself. Some…
I Wonder if it is Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
If you have been blogging for some time now you might have noticed that our blogs change, they go through phases and at least in my case my blog has grown up with me. When I look at some of my earlier posts and the pictures I posted I often wonder aloud- how could I…
Punting at the Cherwell River, Oxford UK
It took me three visits to Oxford before I could go punting! When I saw those punt boats for the first time just ahead of the Oxford City Center on the Magdalen River, I wanted to try it. After all, who would not be tempted to view the historic Oxford buildings while gliding through the…
What is Your Travel Blogging Niche?
What if someone asked you the same question- what is your travel blogging niche? Do you have an answer? I have to admit I was pretty stumped when this question was put to me! But since then I have been thinking. I started this blog just to talk about my own trips. There was…
Beauties on the Roads of Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
When I say beauties on the roads of Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia I mean the modes of transport! When I spotted this bus first I was too far away to click a picture. It is the Heritage City Shuttle Town Bus in Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia. But the next day I saw it on the…