Of all the chaotic schedule I have, last week there were some more activities at my end.

1. I introduced Captcha on comment form to scare away the spams.
2. Only 2 days later I realized I was not able to reply to comments on my site though I could comment elsewhere. I have done a workaround but that’s not a solution.
3. My personal gmail account to which my other accounts are attached was hacked. I am yet to assess the total damage. If you get any communications from me, I have not written them.
4. I am yet to reply to many mails, kindly bear with me.
5. I might protect my (more…)

Take a break from foreign locales and enjoy the Queen’s necklace.

The famous Marine Drive of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is fondly called Queen’s necklace. Your visit to Mumbai is not considered complete without a visit to this place.
But if you want to go there just to check in your list of places in this city, please do not go. It does not have anything to offer to such visitors. You have to live & experience the place. The visit is free but it takes your time and your thoughts. Even locals come here from faraway places at every occasion.
… To celebrate the first monsoon showers, to get soaked in heavy Mumbai rains or sprinkles of high tides, to relish the evenings with pop corn and cold drinks, to jog in the mornings, to take an undisturbed afternoon nap under the sky, to play with friends, to watch the sunset with icecream, to admire the necklace at night, to be left alone, to be a part of the crowd and the list goes so on…
This was my umpteenth visit there.

The cool nice breeze caressing my hair but careful enough not to disturb the sleepy water,
soundless illuminations of three big weddings at a distance near a stadium,
white fluffy clouds gently approaching us and
a cozy couple sitting a few yards away musing over the intricacies of life….

A perfect evening at Queen’s necklace.

After sometime, (more…)

Travellers have certain amount of vulnerability and uncertainty attached to them. They are not aware of the tricks played by locals and they invariably fall for it.
I was no exception and at times I too fell for certain tricks.

1. Hotels & credit cards – After a tiring bus journey to a new town & after checking 3-4 hotels/guest houses as per my budget I did not have anymore strength or patience. Then I check the last decent place. It has fair tariff, and accepts credit cards as well ! Since I do not have much cash on person what do you expect I would have done ?

I check the rooms and select one. Bargain to further lower tariff (small hotels are always open for negotiations). I know I have struck a good deal. I decide to take the offer.

While I take out my credit card for (more…)

The twin towers of Kuala Lumpur are better known as Petronas. It is a must see in the city considering the breath taking view you get from up there. And I heard a few Bond movies were shot there as well.

Up, up & up…..

I have around 100 photos of it. Why? Because I could see Petronas only in my third attempt. Every time I went there, (more…)

The site wears a new look now. It has more content in a more appealing way.
Some visible changes which you are going to enjoy are.. ..

• A set of featured posts that have been added.
• A section for featured video. This will have videos from me shot during my trips.
• Eight major themes which when clicked will take you to sub-themes for easy navigation. You can hover your mouse to see what all they contain. I am sure you will enjoy this section.
• Footer will also give some more information.
• Now there are more ways to connect with me and get updated.
• A list of places that I have been to, is also added. Still under process. At present the list does not contain links to all places. Eventually it will.

In the end, I sincerely welcome all your comments, suggestions & feedback. Good or bad, pour them in.

Even if you don’t like to comment, keep refreshing the page. The changing header images will definitely keep you refreshed  & entertained. 

More than sunrise, I like to click the skies at evening… especially when the sun is not set fully.
I think the diffusion of sunlight through the atmosphere and dust gives surroundings a feel of life and completeness compared to when it is totally dark and the contours of silhouettes represent mere outlines.
What do you say?

And somehow I always get an opportunity to click … so what if it is from a moving vehicle.

Though I have been to Bangalore 2-3 times, I am not familiar with roads or landmarks; main reason being (more…)

I found 2 pieces of scribblings in my notepad; one written during my trip and one a week after I landed here. I have to publish them before it is too late. I’ve merged the both hoping it still makes some sense to people who are intently following this blog.

Attention new readers, please go through part I & part II before reading this.

• After a few days of backpacking, you don’t bother if your clothes (more…)