Many times we feel that it’s just humans living on this earth, and forget that this beautiful earth also belongs to thousands of species of animals and insects, and thousands of varieties of trees and plants. However when you travel, you get an opportunity to break away from your routine and explore something new. One such journey was our trip…
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Since the times I lived in cold and windy Chicago, the warm tropical beaches of Cancun always enticed me to visit. However life went on, and we moved to Dallas. Suddenly Cancun was not that far away. Just a few hours from Dallas, Cancun was like a paradise destination that invited me! Cancún, Mexico, was a destination that seemed to…
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Dream journeys do come true! Having been in the United States for a while, our family like most other families had the wonder of visiting the magnificent islands of Hawaii. Little did I know about this beautiful group of islands, other than its name and Sridevi’s dance number ringing in my ears as “Hawa Hawaii”! But thanks to a beautiful…
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Years ago I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Meramec caverns near Missouri. The special thing about these caverns is that there are naturally forming stalactite and stalagmite formations inside the cave system. This was an unforgettable experience for me back then. After moving to Texas, I found out that Texas is mother to several amazing cave systems. One…
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Today’s blog on temple is very special, since it is about a special divine temple in Mangalore, which is a very special town as this is close to my native place. The temple we are visiting today, is the Someshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Beautiful beach by the temple This is really a small temple, but an ancient…
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After our visit to Coorg and stay at Evolveback resort at Coorg, we visited the Namdroling Nyingmap Monastery, which is just a short drive away. As I stepped into the serene grounds of the Namdroling Nyingmap Monastery, also known as the Golden Temple, I felt a profound sense of peace wash over me. Situated in the picturesque town of Bylakuppe…
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As the sun soared in the sky, casting a golden aura over the verdant hills of Coorg, I found myself immersed in a world of luxury and serenity at Evolve Back Resort, Coorg. Nestled amidst the lush greenery and coffee plantations of Karnataka, this exquisite retreat promised an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and it did…
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I had a business trip to Coimbatore some time ago and in the evenings I got to spend some time around exploring the quaint city of Coimbatore. An amazing city rooted in tradition but now getting modernized is a great place to spend a weekend. As the sun set over the lush landscapes of Coimbatore, I embarked on a journey…
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I visited Abu Dabhi a few years ago, and as soon I was there, I searched Google for places to visit. The highest recommendation was to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. I visited there with family and had a wonderful experience. It was very open, very clean and reflective. The unique grand architecture, with reflective materials like white marble,…
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A few years back I had a blessed opportunity to visit Kalaseshwara and Hornadu temple with my dad. My dad took the route from Mangalore that passes through the beautiful Kudremukh hills part of Western Ghats(Sahyadri range), Chikmagalur. That was was misty and rainy and mother earth seemed to be drenched in all glory that day. My innumerable salutions dear…