A (Nostalgia-tinted) Guide to Shillong
Jun 12
Must-Drink Local Japanese Alcohol
There is no dearth of interesting liquor in Japan. Sake and Asahi beer are synonymous to Japanese alcohol, but there is a world within the industry which is very inciting and lesser known among foreign travellers. After an exhausting and exhilarating day of exploring Kyoto, we walked a few steps away from Nishiki Market. This…
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Jun 7
Turin, Italy’s Chocolate Paradise
I pressed my nose at the display window and stared at the chocolatier’s creations. From crusty gateaux to cup-sized sugar-dusted dessert to the dark chocolate truffles, I gawked. Just then I heard my guide, Guglielmo, say, ‘Ah, of course, Torino is the land of chocolates.’ Had I mistakingly walked into paradise? Earlier that morning when…
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May 31
Away in a Dream Called Binsar
No matter how far we go, there are a few sights that give our life a direction. They become a part of our memory and sometimes, our waking dream. I’ll call my dream, Binsar. This was my second time in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon mountain town of Binsar but it felt like a first time. It was…
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May 23
Travelling in the Bloggers Bus Across Garhwal, Uttarakhand
I’m still reeling from the super exciting journey around Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region with a bunch of travel bloggers from across the country. The first ever Bloggers Bus (or #BloggersBus on social media) went around five districts of the state with seven of us. This post is my account of being a part of this crazy…
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May 14
Walking Trails in Singapore
Singapore is designed as a pedestrian-friendly nation. While I saw many people on foot, I wondered how many travellers actually explore the island through its walking trails. Here are some of my favourite trails. MacRitchie Reservoir for adventure trails Even before I walked in this park I was in love with it. Thanks to my…
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May 7
Who’s listening?
(Caution: Rant ahead.) Last month, I had a significantly big argument with a friend (one which doesn’t get fixed with time). Apart from the core ideological difference in opinion, what irked me was that he was not listening to my constant requests of keeping quiet for two minutes. His 10 seconds of silence was a…
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