Mexico travel information
During my recent travel to US, I made a short detour to Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. The main motive was to see the Mayan ruins. In this post, I will try to put in some information about travelling to Mexico … Continued
Pittsburgh in a day
Pittsburgh usually does not get listed in the places to visit for a traveller to the US, but it is a city with rich history and once known as the “Steel City”. The growth of industry also resulted in severe … Continued
Malaysia visa for Indians
Update December 2024 Malaysia announced that the citizens of India will be granted visa-free entry to Malaysia for a duration of up to 30 days from until December 31, 2026. Please check the official sites for latest updates. ================================ Malaysia … Continued
Iguazu falls Argentina
When we think about waterfalls, the picture of Niagara comes to our mind. (Though for me, it is Jog falls as it is my native place!!) But Iguazu waterfall in Argentina Brazil border surpasses Niagara in many aspects. Iguazu falls … Continued
Deception Island, Antarctica
We were almost at the end of our journey in Antarctica. It was the last evening and we were supposed to head back to Drake passage after the last landing on the next day. On that day, we were again … Continued
Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
While briefing about the next day program, our expedition leader announced that it would the most beautiful day in Antarctica. We will be crossing Lemaire Channel, one of the most beautiful places in Antarctica. It is 11km long and only … Continued
A typical day in Antarctica
Lot of people asked me how the days in Antarctica was spent. Lack of roads, hotels or restaurants make it an unique experience. Here is a snapshot of my experience in Antarctica. A regular day in Antarctica Every evening, the expedition leader … Continued
Argentina travel information
My stay in Argentina was for a short duration. Since Antarctica was my primary destination, I could only visit few places in Argentina in the time I had. The information below is based on the experiences I had during that … Continued
My experience at Indoor pistol range
I must say that the only instance where I saw gun in India was while travelling in the border areas. Of course, I have seen few policeman holding vintage era long and heavy guns!! India has very strict gun control … Continued
Argentina visa for Indians
Argentina is a well known country in India due to the interest in football. But it is nowhere in the “tourist circuit” for Indians. The main reason is its long distance from India and high cost associated with travel. In … Continued