Planning out my Sandakphu trek was not difficult though I was confused with the many route options. This terrain can be done in a number of ways and across days. I wanted to do mine solo (sans a guide) and over six days. However, I completed the trek in five days, with a guide and…
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Virajpet, the quiet cousin of Madikeri, only 45 minutes away, introduced me to the beautiful Coffee Trails Coorg. Perched up mid-way on a hill in Kodagu district, this homestay sprawls across a big property. There are two ‘bungalows’ or sections in this property. It is owned by Ragini and Capt. Suraj who stay in the…
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It was -8 degrees Celsius night before and the proof of it was staring at me from the window, where I saw water frozen through disconnected pipelines. I wanted to play spoilsport and somehow make up for the sleepless night, just when I heard Amar call out, ‘Ready?’ We headed out to the viewpoint at…
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‘But what are you going to eat in Singapore?’ asked a concerned friend before I left for Singapore. Allergic to seafood and a selective non-vegetarian, I was left at the mercy of vegetarian options and chicken or fresh water fish preparations. Even though I have absolutely no problems with that, a lot of my friends…
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Somewhere in the middle of the night, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned my head around and leaned forward to hear what my friend was saying. ‘Are you having fun?’ she asked. I replied with the biggest grin on my face. That was my first night in Singapore and I was at…
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Singapore was a destination I only read about until earlier this month when I finally reached here. This island nation has been my introductory step into South East Asia and my first impressions are only of amazement and wonder. Singapore is a typical well-developed city with larger than life skylines. Its residents keep their corporate…
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