Tuesday, July 20, 2021

A Travel Memory


Kayaking is a lot of fun! 

Kayaking in the open ocean is even more exciting and thrilling!! 

Kayaking into the ocean's darkest caves is thrilling enough, but imagine if that cave opens up to a bizarre other-worldly panorama with massive mountains rising right from the waters? What will your reaction be?! 

These are the moments that recharge us during our travels and stay with us. And it is without a doubt one of my favorite travel memories from this country! 

We, like our gadgets, need to reboot and recharge from time to time. Especially now that the pandemic has slowed us down so much! Are you wondering which country I'm referring to? Check out my previous blog post for the photo story on how to unfreeze your life there!

Monday, July 19, 2021

Unfreeze Life - Reboot in Thailand!

Much like our gadgets, our lives, which have been drastically slowed down by the Virus and frozen with negativity in this pandemic, require a soft reboot as well!

Thailand, in my opinion, would be an excellent destination for travelers to reboot and rejuvenate. Here's how to do it.
View of the Ocean from Koh Phi Phi Island, Phuket, Thailand
Experiencing the bliss of Island living to reboot with Nature!

Reconnecting with oneself on pristine beaches

Calming the soul in the solitude of the depths

Recharging the mind amidst surreal landscapes

Appreciating fascinating traditions

Immersing oneself in a rare fusion of cultural heritage

Catching up with the latest fashion trends

Rejuvenating the tastebuds with delectable Thai cuisine

Sharing a laugh with the people of the 'Land of Thousand Smiles'

Healing the body with the power of Thai massage!

Agree with me? Share your views in the comments!


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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The tiny wonders of Monsoon


When it rains, do you like to stay cozy indoors or get outdoors to enjoy Nature's magic? 🙂

If you like photography, then this is an ideal season to get out and capture that tiny rain-soaked flora and fauna in your locality!

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Snorkeling memory from Phuket


As Phuket is reopening today for completely vaccinated travelers, and without quarantine requirements, here's a throwback to my wonderful trip a few years ago! 

That was a time I didn't know how to swim but still hopped on the boat for the sheer fun of experiencing the underwater world. Those emerald blue waters of MayaBay glimmering in the late afternoon light was so inviting to make the jump. Thanks to all the floats and safety devices, it was so easy even for a non-swimmer (at that time) like me to do snorkeling and enjoy the colorful world of fishes and corals. That wonderful experience even led me to immediately learn swimming once I was back from the trip! Of course, there are so many reasons to visit Phuket and Thailand. But Snorkeling and the island hopping experience will be well worth it! 

So, are you motivated to make a trip to Phuket soon? Let me know in the comments below 😊 

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Decathlon Secunderabad Soft Launch


Yesterday I had an opportunity to be part of Decathlon Secunderabad's soft launch event. This outlet is huge and screams 'sports and fitness' in all directions. It is also their first themed outlet with an integrated play area and fitness zone.

As part of the launch event, we had a wonderful opportunity to hear from a few eminent sports/fitness personalities from the city. Maxwell Trevor (@maxwelltrevor64), a famed international cyclist spoke about the importance of fitness in achieving success and challenging one's previous best like a champion. Sridevi Jasti (@vibrantlivingbysridevijasti), the nutritionist correctly pointed out how we mistakenly associate every emotion to hunger and go junking. Also, instead of blind dieting, one should incorporate clean eating habits and fitness for a healthy lifestyle. Finally, the super mom Kiran Dembla (@kirandembla), also a DJ, celebrity fitness trainer, mountaineer, and photographer, gave an inspiring talk about how one should not fear to like and embrace what they like to do the most! Overall the session was very informative and inspiring. Now I am all pumped up to incorporate at least one regular sport into my lifestyle.

If you were actively into sports earlier but quit now due to time constraints, promise yourself to somehow find a little time in your routine to incorporate one regular sport for a healthy, active lifestyle!

Monday, January 20, 2020

10 Asia Kitchen - Restaurant Review

The usual problem while planning a group lunch/dinner is the choice of cuisine! Most love Chinese and don't dare to explore beyond. Some crave for spicy Thai while some can't get over the taste of kimchi and wasabi. Some swear by the flavors of Indonesia, and for others, it is the subtle taste of Himalayan herbs that satisfy their tastebuds. Visiting a specialty restaurant serving one of these cuisines definitely satisfy one set of people but sure to upset others!

10 Asia Kitchen, Jubilee Hills, solves this classic problem by bringing specialty cuisines from 10 different Asian countries under one roof. Everyone in the group comfortably enjoyed their favorite food while also exploring and expanding their tasting horizon into other cultures!

From authentic coconut flavored Thai soup to wide varieties of dim sums and Tibetan momos, the taste was authentic and flavorful. Especially loved the tofu double mushroom green dumpling, which I've never tasted before. The Korean style flower tempura made for an excellent appetizer along with barbequed food in Indonesian sambal sauce. Even for the mains, the ever classic wok tossed fried rice went well with the combination of spicy Thai curry and flavorful Indonesian rendang.






For desserts, why simply resort to icecreams when it can be relished with banana fritters? Indonesian Pisang Goreng was exactly that! The taste of the melting hazelnut and the sweet taste of banana was something to experience. The Tibetan Rasbari was another yummy dessert made from cheese baked dumpling, with the right amount of sweetness.




Overall the full course meal was like a round trip around Asia for a single meal! Hyderabad, don't just enjoy the pictures, go and experience all the flavors for yourself!!

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Beautiful moments in adventure


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On this grey, monsoon day, I recollect this beautiful morning (a decade ago!) when the #Sunrise view was spoiled by the brewing storm, but the majestic Machapuchare itself didn't fail to treat me with this wonderful moody view!

Such beautiful moments during adventures are etched in our memory forever! What is your favorite adventure moment that in spite of initial disappointment turned out to be a memorable one?

Monday, July 1, 2019

That view from the tent


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When you have a cozy tent that offers a perfect front seat view of snow-clad giants, you only wish for the time to pause as long as possible!

Soaking in the cinematic views of Swargarohini massif, with clear blue skies on a beautiful Summer evening.

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Happy International Day of Yoga!

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It is only good that some of the best that Nature has to offer is only accessible to those who vow to remain fit, and respect Nature! Don't you think so?

Be fit, happy, and peaceful - Happy International Day of Yoga!

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Pledge to be Responsible this World Environment Day


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To say, this is a scenic backwater tribal island with no electricity. But you can clearly see the impact of irresponsible mass tourism even on such remote places! Reality sucks, right?

Today out of 10 tourists visiting a place, there are definitely 2-3 selfish tourists who want all the comforts/fame at the cost of anything. They don't care about the impact they create on Nature or other earthlings. At least if we consider Nature as our extended family, is it fair to leave our family member in such a sad state at the end of our vacation? Does our vacation entitle us to create suffering and damage to others?

We are already way beyond the so called 'High Time' to think. Report says in the last 4 decades we have killed 60% of Earth's wildlife just for our own selfish survival. It is beyond high time to React. Say No to irresponsible mass tourism which is causing more damage than providing livelihood to anybody, don't fall for social media fame which is shortlived, don't fall prey to paid campaigns that wants to earn money at the cost of wiping out Nature. And please, stop expecting luxury while outdoors, just because it is your vacation. Act Responsible!

Thursday, May 30, 2019

International Mt.Everest Day


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Happy International Mt.Everest Day! This day, exactly 66 years ago, the Mountaineers Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary scaled the world's highest peak!!

Can't believe it's already a decade since I stood on the peak of Kalapathar in the freezing cold, staring at the majestic black pyramidal rock. As the Sun started to rise from behind the snowclad mountains, the golden rays were deflected by the towering mountains and it lit the peak of Mt.Everest alone so beautifully. A mesmerizing moment that made all my efforts to get there, totally worth it!!

With the current climbing season undergoing so much chaos and problems, I hope and pray people manage to realize their dream peacefully and the rest of the season completes without more problems.

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Chinatown, Singapore


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The hustle and bustle of Chinatown and the sunbathed skyline that adorns the horizon!

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Thursday, March 7, 2019

ilightsingapore light art festival

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Beautifully lit Jubilee bridge leading towards the skyscrapers of CBD. Oriflammes is an array of lights that display colors and movement, a creative installation part of ilightsingapore light art festival!

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Buddha tooth relic temple


Buddha tooth relic temple beautifully lit on the occasion of Chinese New Year 2019!

It was quite an experience hopping places to find the perfect vantage point. Thankfully things aligned together during the blue hour when the beautiful skyline of Singapore came alive against the deep blue sky. Definitely couldn't have asked for a better backdrop!

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

River Hong Bao Celebrations

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Fantastic pyrotechnics display over Marina Bay on the occasion of River hong bao 2019 (Lunar new year 2019) celebrations in Singapore!

This photograph is purely made with the best use of the situation at hand. While we wanted to reach the bay at least an hour in advance to secure the best vantage point, we only managed to arrive just 10 minutes to the show. We didn't anticipate traffic diversions and massive turnout for the event. In thorough desperation, I set up my tripod quickly behind people and requested them not to move and trip over my tripod unknowingly. Singaporeans are amazingly helpful and cooperative! The gentleman standing in front of me and beside me made sure they don't obstruct my view!

Unsure of where to expect the fireworks that night, I pointed my Camera roughly framing the Marina Bay Sands and the buildings of CBD, hoping to have some fireworks in the frame. Finally so happy I managed to capture this, even after arriving in the nick of time!

I will be very happy to hear what you think about this photograph! 😃

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Thursday, January 31, 2019

My adventure 10 Year Challenge

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With viral 10-year challenge spreading in the social media like wildfire, thought of doing my share with my trekking adventures over the last decade!

The picture on the left is from 2009, atop the summit of Kalapathar peak (18,500 ft). I realized my dream of trekking to the base camp of Mt.Everest, popularly known as EBC. Behind me is the majestic trio of Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mt.Everest (in the middle). I suffered heavy sunburns after continuously trekking over a period of 10 days to reach the base camp.

The picture on the right is from my very recent trek to Har Ki Dun, popularly known as the valley of gods in the Garhwal Himalayas at around 12,000 ft. Behind me is the majestic Mt.Swargarohini massif towering over the valley!

I am really glad and thankful for how my love for trekking adventure and the mountains have shaped me over the last decade. Hoping for more such wonderful adventures ahead! ✌🍻

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Monday, January 21, 2019

Alpenglow moment in Kanchenjunga


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A beautiful alpenglow moment on the mighty Kanchenjunga in Sikkim Himalayas!

Trek to Dzongri La started at 3am, in the pricking cold. We slowly marched up from our campsite with only lights from our headlamps guiding us on a starlit night. Shivering and panting, slowly warming up with each step of the climb. After nearly 2 hours of slippery ascend, we reached the summit. The panoramic view of snowcapped mountains only seemed like a giant shadow against the predawn sky. But when the first light hit the peaks, it was pure magic! A moment that was worth experiencing after all the hardship!

Have you experienced alpenglow moment in the mountains? How did you feel watching the mountains turn colors?

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Flying Kites for Makar Sankranti


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With the interesting tradition of flying kites on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', an Indian festival to worship Sun god, people of Mumbai seem to have fun at the beach flying kites and chilling while the golden rays of setting sun beautifully highlight the iconic skyline of the city in the backdrop!

Happy Makar Sankranti/Pongal to all my blogger friends 😃

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