During my childhood—we’re talking about the 60s—we usually traveled by train and bus. For joint families it was travel with kids. My Mom always made sure I carried a blank notebook to write down my experiences—essays about the trip. And that kept me focused mindfully on everything I saw and did.…
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Traveling through India has always been a journey that can take anywhere from mere hours to multiple days, depending on your starting point and ultimate destination. For those who are out there to explore, there is so much to see and do in the country that travel transportation is a bustling…
This gorgeous spot is one of my happy places on my son’s campus. I remember the first time I saw the expanse of green, moist after the rain when the sun just broke out of the clouds. The two trees you see behind the bench were just young ‘uns when I…
Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. – Dalai Lama Travel broadens the mind—there’s no doubt about it. As a child of the ’60s, I was fortunate to enjoy summer holidays that were earmarked for travel. The planning would begin months in advance, itineraries drawn around events we…
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens are undeniably one of the greatest attractions of Bangalore and I consider myself lucky to be living in this city. Every time we have a visitor, Lalbagh is immediately on the itinerary, whether we accompany them or not. We usually do. This fabulously verdant oasis located inside the…
I’ve spent more than a third of my life in Hyderabad and consider it my spiritual hometown. Some of my happiest years were spent there—I am talking real cozy with my Grandmother, Mom and Uncle. Part of my schooling and college years were here, and later, a good part of my…
One of the greatest things I love about travel is slowing down, looking around, observing and allowing time to control me. The interaction that comes with this experience is precious. Sometimes, there’s no conversation and often, none needed. During a trip to Ranchi last year, I visited the Hundru Falls. Gorgeous…