Last evening, I took my scooter out and went to explore my neighbourhood. The only problem was getting around since Google Maps tends not to read interior locations accurately. After a few wrong turns, I found myself on the right road. I am yet to believe the surreal view at sunset from there. This is…
Travelling solo is never easy. Firstly, meticulous planning is key. I like to pre-plan my travels so that I can leave enough room for spontaneity and pitfalls. Secondly, since I am intrepid traveller, I would like to add some form of adventure to it. Thanks to the three solo trips I completed in the last 7…
It was a very hot day when I visited Radhanagar Beach (nicknamed Beach #7) in Havelock for the first time. Luckily, this tourist attraction was sparsely populated that afternoon. While I sat there, I recalled a quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “Sit in reverie and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon…
Today I spent ten minutes or more looking at a honeybee in the patio. Honeybee, remember one of those? I recently quit my hectic 9-5 job to travel and write. I loved my job but I felt like it was time I made travel my priority. Once I reassessed my life, I realised I was…
The white sand beaches of Andaman Islands are the quintessential tropical islands I had dreamt of. My last day in Havelock, I found the light just perfect to discover the many shades of the sea. Amrita DasI have been a travel and culture independent journalist. My bylines have appeared in many publications worldwide including National…
Cycling has become rather addictive. Whenever I see a bike these days, I want to be on it. The Blackbuck Resort in Bidar, Karnataka lets us hire bicycles on per hour basis. The terrain is interesting though challenging. After my quick ride around the lake I realised how happy the exercise left me. Amrita DasI…