Vero ka Math is a temple devoted to Lord Shiva and Lord Parashuram. It is about 10 km away from Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan. It is also the origin point of Banas River. I visited it as part of what is popular on tourist itinerary, the village…
If you are an Indigo customer these days, chances are you are caught in some sort of flight cancellation or delay drama. I had tickets for two passengers on Indigo Airlines for Delhi Vadodara return. My dates were 6th December and 10th…
Chhavi and I recently visited Kumbhalgarh. This is what she has to say about our jeep safari in Kumbhalgarh! Over to Chhavi. Last week, I embarked on an unforgettable jungle safari in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with my mother. While…
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth visiting the Tokyo Tower, the short answer is yes! I’ve been to Tokyo twice, once with my daughter, Chhavi, and then with my sister, Alka and both times I ended up visiting the Tokyo Tower.…
When the usual weekend routines start feeling like one long loop of exploring cafes, streaming shows, and endless scrolling, the idea of stepping outside the city for something slower begins to feel more appealing. For those who want a…
Life has been kind to me in many ways and I am grateful for it. That doesn’t mean I don’t get to shoulder my portion of stress but almost always it never felt overwhelming. However, there are somedays, or should I say phases when it seems…
Update 3: We got the refund. It could have been done without all this fuss too. Update 2: We have been informed that a refund has been processed and we should get it by 19 September. This too happened on September 13, 2025. Update 1: The…
My sister and I recently visited Phuket, Thailand, and chose to stay at the Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort. It wasn’t a long-planned trip, more of a spontaneous decision, but we had a great time! The resort itself is beautiful: large,…
One rain and the evening turns from fun to almost disaster, here is Chhavi’s account of our adventure at Ambience mall when rain came on July 9 in Gurgaon! Over to Chhavi! On July 9 my mom and I decided to take a simple coffee outing to…
Disclaimer: Visa rules and immigration policies can change quickly. Always check the official Thai Embassy website or speak to your airline to confirm the latest entry and exit requirements before your trip. What I’m sharing here is my…
Japan holds a very special place in my heart. Having visited twice now, I find myself completely blown away each time. There’s something about the country that quietly seeps into your soul, its culture, its people, its rhythm. It’s hard to…
Travel is not just about places, it’s also about people, conversations, and those small, unforgettable moments that stay with us long after the journey ends. During our recent trip to Tokyo, we decided to stay in Yokosuka, a charming…
Hey it’s Chhavi and I am not trying to hijack my mom’s blog. But here is another episode from our first trip abroad. And then there was Disneyland The third day of the trip? Boom. Best day. Because guess where we went? DISNEYLAND. Yep, the…
I took Chhavi and Vasu to Hong Kong in 2014, their first ever international trip! The main attraction was of course Disneyland! So here is a collaborative post by Chhavi and I which will cover our trip in parts. This is the airport part…
When most travelers think of getting around Tokyo, the first things that come to mind are the PASMO or Suica cards. These are indeed convenient and widely used. But during my recent trip, I discovered another option that turned out to be…
Booked a flight disrupted by the India-Pakistan tensions? Here's a practical travel tip to help you get refunds or rebooking support — even when airline apps fail.
I have been to Japan twice and I am smitten! I have been to Tokyo, Kyoto and Yokosuka, which is part of Greater Tokyo. I usually write about my impressions about what women wear in any country I visit. And I post a lot of pictures of what…
Chhavi is trying to take over my blog! Hers is her version of our holiday in Goa last year! Over to her. When my dad suddenly declared, “Let’s go to Goa,” I thought it was just one of those random ideas he’d forget in five minutes. But to…
This post is written by Chhavi and me. I will tell you the backstory. I recently took out my Tintin figure given to me by Hassanein. We met once in Delhi and that is when he gifted the toy to me. But our connect was over the Everest Base…
I’ve always had this thing for metros. Back home, it’s my go-to way to get around—fast, reliable, no traffic. And when I travel, that habit follows me. If a city has a metro system, I’m on it. There’s something about being part of the…
On our final day in Kyoto, my daughter Chhavi and I were determined to soak in every last moment. The city had already offered us so many beautiful memories, but we still had a few special places left to visit.We started the morning with a…
One evening in Tokyo, Alka and I found ourselves wandering the buzzing streets of Akihabara, the heart of manga culture in the city. Her daughter, my niece is fond of manga and Alka wanted to pick something for her. As the neon signs began…
Earlier this year, my sister and I embarked on a long-anticipated trip to Japan. The timing was intentional, it was a special birthday celebration for her in late March. What I hadn’t fully realized when I began planning was that we’d be…
This is a post written by Chhavi. Chhavi has dyslexia and reading, writing and math are her enemy. But with technology, things are changing. She wrote this blog using ChatGPT. I am obviously a proud mother! Over to Chhavi, parenthesis and…
Chhavi and I had just wrapped up the scenic Sagano Romantic Train ride from Kameoka, and as the train pulled into Arashiyama, we had one of those spontaneous travel moments—we decided to hop off early. Our tickets were till Saga, but the…
If you’re like me and care deeply about the view from an airplane window, then choosing the right seat can be the difference between a regular flight and a spectacular one. Especially when you’re flying a route as scenic as Delhi to Haneda…
Kyoto is a city that breathes history and culture, and our visit there was a memorable one. My daughter, Chhavi, was especially excited about one thing—watching a Maiko dance. Maikos are apprentice geishas, known for their grace, elaborate…
Chhavi and I wen to Japan on a much needed vacation in October 2024. She wanted to go to Disneyland anywhere in the world. We have been to Hong Kong before. I have been to Paris with my sister, so I was not too keen to go back. US visa is…