We used the Leonardo Express Train from the Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in Rome to reach the city center in Rome, Termini. My sister and I were taking a vacation Budapest and our transit was in Rome. The good bit with Schengen Visa is that the immigration happens at the first point of entry and…
A Fabulous Trip to Budapest, Hungary with my Sister
I dragged my sister, Alka Dwivedi, on a vacation to Budapest with a transit in Rome. I had to use every trick in the book to make her travel, I told her she was going with me this year even if I had to kidnap her! Here is her account of our travel to Budapest!…
Amazing Sightseeing at Kargil, Lakdah, India
Even though this was my first fourth visit to Ladakh, it was my first trip to Kargil. I travelled to the Kargil District. While my primary task was to experience the inaugurations at the schools, a travel blogger finds a way to explore the region. So here is an account of my amazing sightseeing at…
Meeting School Children in Kargil with Axis Dil Se
I have a personal bond with Ladakh, this blog came into being because of our trip to Ladakh, way back in 2005. Little did I know that one day I would quit my full time job as a professor and do full time blogging. I traveled for the fourth time to Ladakh for the Axis…
A Day Trip to the Amazing Koh Nang Yuan Thailand
I have visited Thailand 9 times by now. I am quite at home in the country. I went back to Thailand in September 2017 with Getaway Goddess to Koh Samui. I did a day trip to Koh Nang Yuan from Koh Samui. While Koh Samui is beautiful in its own right, Koh Nang Yuan is…
Dwarka: Exploring the Sacred City of Lord Krishna in Gujarat
I recently visited Dwarka in Gujarat with Mercure Dwarka. While I am not big on religious tourism, I do love to visit new places. And here is how I saw Dwarka, Gujarat in pictures! My first stop in Dwarka was the Nageshwar Temple, which is a little outside the city in Daarukavanam. When we went there…
Exploring the Historic Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi
Ever since I realized I have explored very little of my own neighborhood, I have been trying to set it right. So, when I got a new phone, Infinix Note 4 to review, I decided to get out and explore, both the phone and a monument (Safdarjung Tomb) in my own vicinity. Metro is my…
Dress Code for Women in Mauritius
Dress Code for Women in Mauritius is relaxed, you can pretty much wear what you please! Mauritius has a strong connection with India but their dress sense is closer to the western world. In the picture above you can see the skirts worn by the pretty women of Mauritius while doing the traditional dance, Sega….
Must-Visit Places on a Day Trip to Borivali
If you are from Maharashtra, a day trip to Borivali would be a perfect thing to do. Here is what you can do in the area! Sanjay Gandhi National Park: The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) was previously known as the Borivali National Park. This park is situated in the metropolitan itself and, thus, the overcrowded city…
The Good Food at Makhan Restaurant, Mercure Dwarka
Update: Mercure Dwarka now seems to be Ginger Hotel Sometimes I sort pictures before I write a post. This is one such post. When I looked at the pictures I immediately realized this post is going to be more about ‘food and me’ rather than food at Makhan Restaurant at Mercure Dwarka! You will see…