Walking the tour and chalking the memories…

We love to walk and taking a self-guided walking tour is a must for us. Every city and town is explored on foot, at least, once. Discovering the beautiful sights and sounds at our own pace, visiting only the attractions we actually want to see, sauntering along care-free has its own charm.   The images…

Travelling woes!

While travel can be enlightening, entertaining and even empowering it is not free from hassles and horrid situations. It can at times, seem like a bad dream from which you are unable to awaken even after consistent efforts. These nightmarish situations can befall us due to poor planning, sheer bad luck or because we are…

Beyond Travelling!

There are many who ask me, “what is so great about travelling other than the fact that you see a new place each time?”. “Isn’t it bothersome? Doesn’t it get to you? The packing / unpacking, the layovers, the delays etc.?” Well, may be! Actually, all the organising and preparations that goes into planning a…

5 days exploring Dublin and the East Coast

Our final destination on our trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; Dublin, the capital city of Ireland is unique in many ways. Warm and welcoming, it has plenty to offer to every traveller from around the world. With the River Liffey flowing through its centre, the city has many outdoor recreational activities…

A week in the Republic of Ireland – exploring the west and east coasts

This is a contuniation to my earlier post A 12 Days Travel Itinerary of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our desire to visit this beautiful island stemmed from our love of Irish music. This country’s music resonates the kind of music that is very familiar to our homeland (Assam) and its musicians. Its…

Of rumbling tummies and warm hearts…

@ Marktstüble, Stuttgart Markthalle Relished Swabian cuisine recommended by a wonderful, young man. It was busy lunch hour but his friendly welcome and infectious smile won our hearts. We left full tummies and humming hearts. During our travels, we meet people who leave an everlasting imperssion. Oftentimes, they are kind and gracious, a mirror to…

Fields of gold….

A 10-hour road trip that could have been long and dull, brightened up by these stunningly beautiful, bright and warm 🌻 sunflowers🌻 True to their name, they cheered us on and enlivened the landscape and, this picture carved a special place in my travelling heart, forever.

Travelling With Children – Tips and Suggestions

“It Is Never Too Early To Begin Exploring The World.” – Anonymous Travelling with kids? Is the very thought daunting? The first few times may be, when they are still babies or toddlers. Let me assure you that as they grow older, things get easier and better. Kids are extremely flexible and accommodating. And, travelling…

A Travel Experience! A Musical Evening In Dublin

“Collect moments. Not things.” – Karen Salmonsohn A Musical Evening In Dublin In May last year, we were in Ireland for exactly 12 days, with 4 nights in Belfast (Northern Ireland which is part of United Kingdom) and 8 nights in the Republic of Ireland. Hardly enough days to explore the vast green fields and…