Armchair Travel Experiences

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.

A visit to Walden Pond and site of Thoreau’s Cabin, Concord, Massachusetts

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...

The magnificient Belur Math

Belur Math, the Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata

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...