As May approaches, I am feeling really excited for a number of reasons, and the one that tops the list is my son coming home for the summer. Of course he will have a summer internship to focus on during this time, but that does not mean we cannot take a…
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In April 2015, during our trip to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, we met the Dalai Lama. Oh yes, just saying that takes me right back to that moment when he asked me “You came all the way from Bangalore to meet me? Thank you!” And squeezed my hand. And leaned into my…
I admit traveling is a passion for me, but for some people I know, it is a hectic experience. The thing that makes it even worse for them is when the airport carousel rolls around . . . without their luggage. And of course missing even one bag is a miserable…
As a frequent flyer, I am excited about “The Billion Miles Festival” from Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. This festival is perhaps the biggest frequent flyer reward promotion till date, and will reward both loyal program members and first time flyers with millions of bonus JPMiles when they book and…
There is something to be said about having an airport transfers cab waiting for you when you arrive at the airport. And it is so easy to get used to this luxury. Last night, I was talking to my friend who is visiting India for a couple of weeks. One wedding…
One of the best things about travel, besides seeing new places, meeting new people and seeing life through a whole new perspective, is the joy of a perfect luxury hotel stay. An experience that makes you want to live it, all over again! My stay at Accor Hotels’ Novotel, Ahmedabad ranks…
‘Adventure awaits’ That phrase sends a tingle up my spine. And if you spend any time on social media (d’uh!) you must have seen it popping up with a few ads, for good measure. Then, of course, it becomes mandatory to take a quick fantasy vacation “just to see what is…