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A Warm Lunch on a Rainy Day

Hi everyone! Since we're in our monsoon season in Bangalore, it has been a roller coaster ride with the city flooding and a sudden drop in temperatures. With th...

More Birthday Adventures Amid Nature

Hello there! It’s good to be back on the platform after a work trip and recovering from a nasty flu. In my previous blog, we found ourselves in the middle of a ...

World’s Most Beautiful City: Exploring the Timeless Charm And Mind Blowing Scenery of Venice, Italy.

Hello Travelers! Continuing our unforgettable journey in Italy. Guess what? We visited beautiful Venice. When I hear the name of the place Venice, Italy it is r...

My Birthday Amidst the Hills - 2025 Edition

Hello there! It’s been another year around the sun for me (my birthday), and at this point my girlfriend and I have set a tradition to take a trip- however shor...

A Moment of Leisure in My Parents' Garden

Hello there! While I visited my parents’ home last month, I found myself in the garden going around and getting some much-needed fresh air since the pollution c...

Visiting Home - Beach Views and Amazing Grub

Hi there!! This weekend, we found ourselves in Mangalore, India, a costal food heaven and my hometown. Although the place does not have a variety of cuisines, i...

In Search of a Hidden Waterfall

Hello there! I hope you guys are doing well. We just got back from a big fat South Indian wedding and our hearts are so full for one of our closest friends who ...

Journey to Simple Joys- Good company, better views and the best time!

Hello there! Last year for my 25th birthday, we took a trip to the ‘princess of hills’ named Kodaikanal located in Tamil Nadu, India. After a lot of activities ...

Spending my 25th Birthday amid the Hills!

Hello there! Been a busy week with Easter celebrations and traveling to my parents’ home for the long weekend. While summers in India are brutal, I remembered h...

Following Goats - Hiking to the Peak of Jebel El-Kelaa Mountain Overlooking Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen is a beautiful blue city perched up in the Rif Mountains of Northern Morocco. In my last post, I shared my experience taking a short hike out of the...

From Temples to Cliffs: Ninh Binh in a Day

After spending two amazing days in Hanoi, enjoying the charming city, it was time to explore the natural side. We had booked a one day tour via Airbnb to Ninh B...

Jodd Fair – The Biggest Night Market in Thailand

----- ----- Everything is in Thailand, I think there are so many experiences that can be explored in this country because it has a diverse culture. There are so...

Korean Chicken Wing

----- ----- Which part of the chicken do you like, which is your favorite? I can guess, THIGH? Of course, thigh has a tastier part than chicken breast. The juic...

Alan Wake Remastered – A Psychological Horror Masterpiece That Still Shines Bright

https://youtu.be/nS-9aSRx3M When Alan Wake Remastered went on sale for Rs 437 ($ 5.08) on the PlayStation Store, I didn’t think twice. The bundle included both ...

A Healthier Ice-cream?

Hi there! Every time after a hearty meal, I crave for something sweet because I have a sweet tooth that WILL NOT back down. This is such a frequent occurrence a...

Homemade protein ice cream

Today I want to share a great ice cream that I make at home and that everyone loves. It is extremely easy to make and only has three ingredients. - cottage chee...

Human's Greatest Companion - Dogs!

Hello everyone! > In the light of Weekend-Engagement topics: WEEK 252. Here's my take on 'Cats or dogs, which do you prefer and why?' Meet my pretty girl- Rexi....

Feasting On the Best Eats at the Ramadan Market

Hello there! Last week we had @bighungrypanda and @yugadi visit us here in Bangalore. We had a really fun 3-4 days, which was much needed to break free from the...

Cravings Thursday - Lemon Chicken for the soul

Hi guys! Lately, my girlfriend and I have been trying to eat more balanced meals considering meals in India are generally considered protein deficient. Eating m...

Ending our Mysore Trip - The Park and the Food

Hello there! After an eventful morning on the second day of Mysore (Here’s the morning bit if you’re interested), we headed for a delicious lunch to a hotel tha...