Beyond Sunrises and Sunsets

I was in college when I watched the Bollywood movie Don, where the protagonist was making a deal on a bridge. The drone camera zoomed in and revealed the massive bridge which was surrounded by lush green forests far down below. Such majestic was the scene that I at once…

When we decided on a South East Asia trip last December, Bangkok was our obvious choice to end the year on a high and happy note. Bangkok offers so many options in terms of sightseeing, shopping, leisure, amusement, and adventure that several weeks can fall short if you wish to…

The idea of having a Vietnamese wedding stuck my mind when I was reading through an article that explained how elaborate and beautiful the customs and traditions are. A proper wedding is an extravagant affair spanning a few days consisting of several ceremonies like asking permission to receive the bride,…

A monstrous snow-clad mountain stood ahead of us. The only thing that laid between us and the mountain was the highway and a small flowing stream across the road which we could only hear. A frisson ran through my spine as if we were the only two souls in the…

One early morning, lifting the dark misty blanket of night as the Sun peeked through; uncovering the silhouette of a sandstone temple structure with lotus-bud shaped towers, creating a surreal reflection in the moat nearby; it gave the impression of divinity. The hues of the sky at the crack of…

The previous day's disappointment turned to our favor because when we finally stepped into the capsule and the glass door closed behind our back, we realized it was only two of us in the entire capsule. This was a fortuitous moment and we were on cloud nine. As the capsule…

A faint glowing line slowly appeared through the darkness in the horizon. I looked out of the window watching the first rays of Sun come up wondering how long before we land. A sense of exhilaration filled me as I thought about the whole impromptu decision of making it to…

We were standing on the edge of a boat shaped rooftop on a 57th storey building. As far as the eyes stretched, we could see the panoramic view of a world class city. On one side the golden rays of the setting sun gleamed on the cluster of skyscrapers and…

“Þetta reddast” (pronounced thet-ta red-ahst) the Icelandic Credo which translates to “everything will work out in the end” is a phrase which most Icelanders believe in. A notion that will always uplift your heart and mind with optimism and hope whenever you’re in doubt and facing challenges in life. One…

Jan 27 2018– As I set my foot out of the Helsinki airport, a gust of strong icy cold wind hit my face. It was the end of January and deep winter in the Nordic. The entire landscape had turned monochromatic due to snow. That was the first snowfall we…

Seychelles is a place which has something to offer to all kind of travelers. Whether you wish to just stroll along the sparkly white sands or snorkel/dive into glitzy ocean to explore the straggling coral reefs, whether you choose to spend a day relaxing amidst the splendour of your luxurious…

Dining on the beach under the starlit night sky with your soul mate/better half might have been on the bucket list for many of us. The sound of the first wave of the rising tide crashing on the pebbly beaches, the rustling of leaves in the wooded steep caused by…

“I found a love for me….Darling just dive right in…And follow my lead…-Ed Sheeran”  The song that played while we walked down the isle hand in hand on the dreamy beaches of Seychelles. Months of research, hard work, planning and lying(because it was a surprise) got us to this day. The…