Welcome to a world of wanderlust from the comfort of your own home! Join me on a virtual journey to captivating destinations, where I’ll vividly describe the sights, sounds, and experiences of each place I visit. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your next adventure or simply want to satisfy your wanderlust from the armchair, this blog is your passport to explore the world through words. Embark on a visual and emotional odyssey as we uncover the hidden gems, cultural wonders, and breathtaking landscapes of our planet, one captivating destination at a time.
Every time I drive past the stately white Ripon Buildings, I can’t help but turn and admire its timeless grace. Built in 1913, this magnificent structure, which now houses the Corporation of Madras (Greater Chennai Corporation), is one of Chennai’s most enduring colonial landmarks. Recently, I finally got to step inside this architectural gem, thanks to the Heritage...
The 12 seater van was speeding past GST road and the music was blaring from Valanteena’s phone, our designated DJ for the day, via the Bluetooth. The girls were all on their feet and dancing away. After several songs, UNO games and Charades we arrived at The National Wood Fossil Park, Thiruvakkarai. The place is about 15 kms from Mailam and about 28 kms from...
Massachusetts is a beautiful state and we were lucky to visit in Fall…2019. One afternoon we (along with my sister’s family) decided to drive to Walden Pond, currently a tourist spot which has the fame of housing the great Transcendentalist thinker Henry David Thoreau for 2 years, 2 months and 2 days. Thoreau took this “exile” into the woods to internalize and this...
Late October seemed perfect for a trip to Kolkata and our first afternoon we spent in the holy, serene and tranquil Belur Math,the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. On arrival, the greenery, the clean surroundings and the bird song assault your senses. And of course the imposing architecture of the beautiful, mesmerizing monument out there...