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India, Rajasthan, West

Ranthambore National Park safari: SCAM ALERT

Sawai Madhopur lives off Ranthambore National Park. In fact, that is the only reason why most travellers venture to this […]

October 22, 2025
India, Rajasthan, West

Sawai Madhopur: why we hated it

We hated Sawai Madhopur. It was the second stop in our India trip and we had high expectations. Gorgeous photos […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The sights and sounds of Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi

Last updated: October 20, 2026 “Ahhhchooo”, “Ahhhchooo”…these were my first reactions to Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi. A very […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

An afternoon at Safdarjung Tomb

Last updated: October 24, 2026 Safdarjung Tomb is grandiose. Although it does not have the massive proportions of the more […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Lodhi Gardens, my favourite Delhi park

Last updated: October 22, 2026 One of the things I like best about Delhi is its gorgeous parks and how […]

October 22, 2025
India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining an Indian eVisa for the Upcoming Cricket World Cup

The world of cricket is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the decade – the Cricket […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Our wonderful Delhi stay: a photo essay

Momo smiled, breathed in rain-misted air, and said dreamily, “Mmm…I love Delhi. I can stay here forever.“ I looked at […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North

The kind happy monument called Jama Masjid in Delhi

My trysts with Delhi go long back and for some years I called the Indian capital city home. Funnily, all […]

October 22, 2025
India, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

India trip in a nutshell

This year in February, I went on an India trip with my friend and my 6-year-old son. It was the […]

July 11, 2023
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Kolkata Fun Facts

Kolkata or Calcutta as it is still fondly called is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded by merging […]

March 7, 2023
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