Sira Fort
A few years ago, we wanted to see Sira Fort while driving on the National Highway. However, the road leading to the fort was very dirty, and my family didn’t want to walk on it. The area around was not … Continued
Luxembourg travel
Luxembourg is a small but rich country in Europe. It is easy to miss in the maps but make its presence felt with its high per capita GDP. It is 53 times higher than India. We may be the 4th … Continued
Travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty is a major city in Kazakhstan and the main entry point if you are flying into that country. During our recent Central Asian trip, we spent two days in Almaty. This post is about our experience in this beautiful … Continued
Guide to the Pamir Highway trip
Pamir Highway is an ultimate testament to road travel. It has a lot of things to offer for an adventure traveller. You travel next to Afghanistan for 750 km, separated by a river. China is just a fence away! You … Continued
Uzbekistan tourist visa for Indians
Uzbekistan has a simple e-visa policy for Indians. With minimal documentation, you can get a visa in 3 days. Click here for more information on my Central Asian trip. The website to apply for e-visa is https://e-visa.gov.uz/main Keep the following documents … Continued
Trip to Central Asia – 4 countries, 16 days and 3600+ km
The Pamir highway trip was on my radar for a long time. This epic “silk route” winds through some of the world’s most rugged and remote terrain. My friend Subbu was also interested, and he suggested why not we cover … Continued
Exploring the Charm of Split, Croatia: A 5-Day Adventure
Introduction: Captivating Split Do a simple Google search on Croatia and see the images. It unveils a mesmerizing tapestry of picturesque landscapes. These images left me captivated – catalyst to add Croatia to our recent Central Europe and Balkans trip. … Continued
Hallstatt, the most visited village in Europe
Hallstatt is renowned as one of Europe’s most captivating villages. Its breathtaking location by a picturesque lake and nestled amidst steep slopes adds to its allure, making it a truly Instagram-worthy destination. Chinese even replicated that village in China!! During … Continued
Central Europe and Balkans: 15 days, 4,000 kms and 5 countries
It had been nearly four years since we as a family last ventured abroad together, with our previous trip being to Australia in 2019. As my daughter was soon starting college and would have a demanding academic schedule for the … Continued
Travel to Idukki dam
Idukki dam is an arch dam across the Periyar river in Kerala. Idukki dam, with Cheruthoni and Kulamavu dams, has created a large artificial lake. Boating We spent a day in the Idukki dam area during our recent trip to … Continued