Lavasa, independent India’s first hill station, is roughly 70 KM away from Pune. Nestled in the Sahyadri hills, it is tucked away in a valley, away from the hustle bustle of the big city. I had always wanted to visit Lavasa during the rains. The 2-3 hour drive is the perfect enjoyable distance for a…
That Perfect France Trip
No matter how much we travel or how far, there is always room for more. The world is such a big place after all. I have been fortunate to live in a country that offers tremendous geographical diversity. Truth be told, you can experience most kinds of weather,and diverse phenomena ranging from the Northern Lights…
Pune Staycation at Four Points by Sheraton
Staycation may very well be the new buzzword in the travel and hospitality industry. Frazzled by the demands of a hectic urban life, people are feeling the need to get away and relax, if only for a day or two. Spending weeks away at some hill station retreat is a thing of the past. What…
Mirage Hotel – Comfortable Mumbai Airport Hotel [Review]
The Mirage Hotel in Mumbai (certainly not to be confused with the Vegas Mirage) is a 4 star business hotel that provides a comfortable, somewhat luxurious stay at a reasonable price. Located near the Mumbai International Airport or BOM, it is perfect for layovers, or for any reason you want to spend some time in…
The Lodgycal Roadtrip
All I ask, the heaven above and the road below me – or something like that. Vagabond, a poem by Stevenson has had a huge impact on me. Or maybe wanderlust is in my genes. Traveling to far off places, becoming one with them and staying on seems to be a family trait. No, we…
A Rejuvenating Day Trip to Hill City Lavasa
Lavasa has made waves for the past few years, maybe for some wrong reasons? It is the dream retirement township nestled in the hills, a short drive from Pune and Mumbai. Whether you are looking to reconnect with nature, or spend time #together with family raising hell boating or taking part in adventure sports, Lavasa…
Jallianwala Bagh – A Subdued Visit
We have all read about this dark day in our history books. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919 saw a lot of innocent lives being lost. People were crushed as they scrambled to evade the bullets of the British army and it was all made worse by the narrow alley which offered the…
Wagah Border Ceremony – A Memorable Experience for Every Indian
Wagah- Attari border lies between the city of Amritsar in India and Lahore in Pakistan. This is where the lines were drawn in 1947 and our Mother India had to contend with a part of her being stripped away. The Wagah Border has been mentioned in iconic works like Train to Pakistan, and it was…
Golden Temple Amritsar – Memorable Visit
Apart from a brief stopover on a flight to Srinagar, I had never been to Amritsar. The Golden Temple, the holy place of the Sikhs needs no introduction. Naturally, it is a place I have wanted to visit in my lifetime. In recent years, the Wagah border has also become a tourist attraction. Of course,…
11 Ways to Enjoy Virginia Beach
Some people love mountains. Some love beaches. People rarely love both. But if you live in Richmond, Virginia, you don’t have to choose. Richmond is a small town with a big city feel as we Richmonders love to say. Located in Central Virginia, Richmond is rich in history because it was the capital of the…