Public Transit
This work by Boston’s very own John Wilson. Exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Travel
Posts from the travel category.
Solo Adventure in the Himalayas: A Travelogue
Foreword and pre-read warningSolo, well no, it wasn’t supposed to start as a solo but yes this trip was more or less an impromptu decision.A fortnight before this trip I was speculating on various trek options. Incidentally for some reason or other, none of the options materialized, with the irritation of the mind and my restlessness mounting up I realized I needed to just take a call and move.The...
Exploring North East India: A Journey on Two Wheels
I have always wondered if people are cautious or concerned about age. When I drove solo to Uttarakhand in June many thought I had gone bonkers. How can a person at the age of 55 start traveling alone? I never knew if my actions were concerned or dismayed the people around me. After all, is it not the time to start planning and walking into the sunset? It is paradoxical to hear the same people say ...
Govinda Govinda!
“Govinda Govinda” the word itself has a very spiritual vibe, the place tirumala is not only spiritual but is beautiful in its own way.Me, being a devotee of “Shree Venkateshwara swamy” feel privileged to always seek his blessings every year, it is believed that “one does not visit Tirumala when they want, rather one visits Tirumala when Govinda wants to see you.”The temple is located on the seven ...
Why I wrote It, How I survived It: Book Reviews 2024
Now, you don't always have to necessarily rush out and buy the books I review :D. I just hope to sprinkle some fun facts that might tickle your curiosity about the topics I share with you. Sharing my December Blog https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2024/12/22/why-i-wrote-it-how-i-survived-it-book-reviews-2024/Challenges, travels, experiences - let me know how’s your 2024 been? Best regards and h...
See the USA
If you or anyone you know is thinking of visiting the United States, I would beg and beseech you to include a National Park or Monument in your trip. Even if it is to take a break from seeing malls and big cities, these Parks are a universe unto themselves.IMO, you cannot begin to understand the United States without seeing the vast landscape and wild expanses that it has. The history of the land ...
Garden of the gods
One of the many awe inspiring sights in Zion National Park.
Essentials
They say travel broadens the mind. It is fatal to prejudice. I would like to make an addendum. Packing for a trip declutters your life. When you have to take the bare minimum with you and remain your whole self for many days, it brings into sharp focus what really matters in material terms. As I was packing for an upcoming trip, I realized that the backpack looked essentially unchanged from previo...