On more than one international trips I have been acutely aware of the spelling of my name. It is Mridula Dwivedi. People get thoroughly stuck at Mr itself, we have never reached at the Dw bit ever! I have been nicknamed twice already. Hence the question- what nickname you will choose if you got another chance?…
Bhatoli Village Near Mussoorie
What do you do after building a wonderful resort like JW Marriott Mussoorie? Well you go ahead and curate wonderful experiences. I was part of the exciting #walnuttrail designed by JW Marriott Mussorie. I visited Bhatoli Village near Mussoorie as a part of the trail. If you wish to see how off beat it is…
Cooking Vegetarian Food with Silom Thai Cooking School in Bangkok
Cooking Thai food with Silom Thai Cooking School in Bangkok was the last thing I was doing at the end of a long trip. If I would be honest, I just wanted to eat dinner and crash. I had done Thai cooking before, I was not sure how exciting it was going to be, as…
Family Adventure Holidays
When it comes to family adventure holidays near Delhi we are spoiled for choices. We living in Delhi or National Capital Region (NCR) are just a hop away from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, all hot beds for family friendly adventure vacations. When I say family it means my husband, my daughter and me. We…
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…
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve Mussoorie
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is a hidden gem of Mussoorie. I visited it on the walnut trail with JW Marriott Mussoorie. If you love to walk and if you enjoy nature Jaberkhet Nature Reserve is the place for you. They have a comprehensive official website where you can book your tickets online as well. They have driving…
Visa on Arrival Online Application for Thailand
I have done 6 trips in all to Thailand. I have always availed visa on arrival in Thailand without any problem. I have stood in the fast track line mostly. But I have used the normal queue as well and got my visa every time. I was extremely thrilled when they introduced visa on arrival…
The Brat and the Sage Discuss Security Systems
The Brat and the Sage were lounging around the living room on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The Sage was excited as she was going to travel soon! The Brat asked her if she ever worried about the security of the home while she was away. Here is how the conversation went: The Brat: So when…
What is the Best Time to Visit Thailand?
With my trip no. 6 to Thailand already in progress, I am in a happy mood. Irrespective of what the weather experts say about the best time to visit Thailand, for me it’s a year-round destination! Then there are aviation experts who will tell you another way to plan your trip. They would say book…
Beautiful Memories of Coorg
I have beautiful memories of Coorg from both my trips, one way back in 2007 and the other as recent as April 2015. It also helped that I had excellent accommodation each time; first with Club Mahindra’s beautiful Coorg Resort in Madikeri, and then in a caravan at Kushalnagar. Here is why I remember Coorg…