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…
Five Reasons to Visit Amazing Thailand
With my trip no. 6 to Thailand already in the planning phase, 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! And why Thailand? Well, I can reel off reasons after reasons in favor of my favorite destination!…
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…
Come to Thailand with Byond, TAT and Me on a Women Only Trip
As I type this, I should be actually packing for the trip #6 to Thailand starts at 3.00 am on October 15, 2015. I am going to attend Tbex for the first time. I have been sponsored for the trip by TAT New Delhi. However, I am writing this post to talk about my trip…
The Farm Lunch with JW Marriott Mussoorie
JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa spoilt me solid with its specialty dining experiences. Before I could completely digest my breakfast by the stream, I was out to enjoy a farm lunch. The folks at JW Marriott grow a lot of organic stuff on their farm. And they can set a table for a…
Singapore Airlines Premium Economy is Coming to India
Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class is coming to India and soon. It will start operating from October 25, 2015 on Delhi and January 2, 2016 from Mumbai sector. Today they unveiled the new premium economy seats at the DLF Promenade in New Delhi. Tintin was one of the first people who got to check it…
Revisiting Dhankar after Eight years- Some Places Don’t Change Much
I consider Dhankar to be one of the most stunning places in the entire Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. I went there first in 2007 when Seshadri, Dilip and I were trekking in the region. We started our trek from Langza and ended at Dhankar. I was extremely thrilled to go back to Dhankar in 2015….
Enjoy an Unforgettable Stay at Jim Corbett Resorts
When it comes to making time for vacations, many people turn to the sandy shores and surf-ready ocean waves of beaches for relaxation. Many others choose to delight in the thrills of bustling cities for excitement. Located in the Himalayan foothills, the Jim Corbett National Park is an excellent destination for those who desire to…
Diwali through the Years
Diwali is a festival that holds a special place in my heart. It is difficult to say what I used to like more as a kid- the sweets, the lights or the crackers. During the 1980s I was growing up in a small town in UP and Diwali meant an off from school for a…