I have said this before and I am saying it again, I can get lost in a telephone booth if it has two exits! Yet I love to travel. I grew up in the time of paper maps and they were like the toughest puzzle to me! Then came smart phones but I resisted them…
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If I had a Few days to Holiday in Jakarta, Indonesia
I have not been to the beautiful Indonesia yet!. I almost planned a trip to Bali but it didn’t happen as the travel agent could not find a suitable date for me, I used to work full time then! But here is my attempt to create an itinerary if I had a few days in…
Hotels Need to Be Convenient
If you happen to find yourself traveling then you need to pay attention to the logistics about the entire trip. If you don’t take the time to consider a few things about locations then your once mighty trip of relaxation and convenience to recharge your batteries will actually turn into the type when you need…
Travel Roundup for 2015 at Travel Tales from India
It is that time of the year, to look back and cherish! I should have actually been in Rishikesh with Chhavi and Seshadri but for a nasty cold! 2015 was not my year, I hope 2016 will be! Still, it gave me plenty to cheer for, and travel wise this was what it looked like!…
The Top Ten Posts for 2015
While selecting posts, I was sorely tempted to increase the count to 15 but in the end I restricted the top ten posts for 2015 to 10 only. And whatever may be my confusions at the moment in my life, I did feel blessed while drawing it. I wish I could draw from 10 to…
Indian Tourists, Are We Rude?
Indian tourists, are we rude? I know it is better to stay away from generalizations but a few events in the past made me think about it; again and again. However, it started a long time ago, 2003 to be precise. And here I go, fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride … err…
Six Months After I Quit My Job
This has been an unusual year for me. So how does it feel six months after I quit my job? It is not easy to describe. At the start of the year I had no clue I would quit my job by May 2015! But it happened. Initially I didn’t even try to make any…
Renewing Indian Passport at the Same Address via the Normal Route
This is my tale of renewing Indian passport at the same address. My passport evokes so many in emotions in me, particularly the second one which I got in 2009. My first passport was made at my college address in IIT Kanpur. It was not at all difficult to get it done in 1999. Then after…
Essentials to Pack on a Foreign Trip
My approach to packing is far from ideal! Most of the times I am in denial about it! I delay it as much as I can. I subconsciously think that if I would not look at it, somehow packing would get done on its own. Unfortunately it never happens. But as I end up taking…
20 Unexpected Travel Expenses That Can Wreck Your Trip
For many, traveling is a way of life. You not only get to explore new destinations, cultures, and cuisines but, eventually, end up discovering a side of yourself that you never knew existed. But before you take the plunge, let’s take a look at some of the unexpected expenses that can catch you off-guard and…