Step into the captivating world of Southern Sri Lanka, where historical charm, ocean vistas, and culinary delights converge. Join us on a week-long adventure through the cobbled pathways of Galle Fort, where each corner holds stories of the past, and the scent of the sea whispers tales of ancient trade winds. Immerse yourself in the magic of Bartizan Hotel, our ocean-facing oasis that seamlessly blends work and leisure, with a private balcony offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. From thrilling encounters with whales and elephants to savoring the authentic flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, our journey is a symphony of experiences that will linger in your heart long after you’ve turned the last page.
Embark on a captivating journey to North Bengal’s mesmerizing hills with us. From train rides to vintage stays, picturesque drives, and culinary delights, experience the allure of Kurseong’s hidden gems. Discover the charm of misty landscapes, vintage accommodations, and delectable cuisine. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in North Bengal.
Discover the Unforgettable Charm of Vietnam: A 12-Day Journey Through Enchanting Landscapes, Captivating Cuisine, and Hidden Gems. Explore our meticulously crafted itinerary, from the tranquil allure of Ninh Binh to the vibrant streets of Saigon. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Vietnamese cuisine and uncover the hidden treasures that make this country a travel gem. Let us be your guide to an extraordinary adventure that transcends the ordinary, capturing the heart and soul of Vietnam.
We travelled to Vietnam from December 25, 2019 to January 5, 2020 – a total of 12 days. We started researching about Vietnam two years prior to our trip and after multiple permutations and combinations we finally picked 3 locations each in North and South Vietnam. For North Vietnam we went with Tam Coc, Halong Bay and Hanoi. South Vietnam comprised Ninh Thuan, Phan Thiet and Saigon. In this blog we cover the planning and mapping out of our Vietnam trip.
Bhutan was one of our dream destinations and we wanted to visit there for quite some time. We first attempted to visit Bhutan in October 2018, but finally made it there in October 2019 after over one and half year’s planning. We traveled across Bhutan between October 2 and 8, 2019, traveling to Paro on the fifth day of our trip. In this blog we capture our trek to the Paro Taktsang, the wonderful time we spent with our friends and our sadness for having to leave this beautiful country.
On the morning of March 25, 2020, the first day of the nationwide lockdown that started in India to fight the COVID-19 global pandemic, we decided to start documenting the lives of people during the lockdown with one photograph shot daily in the morning, from our balcony on the second floor of our building. We have continued our endeavour of taking one photograph a day through the different phases of the lockdown, which is ending today, May 31, 2020. During the lockdown, on May 20, 2020, the state of West Bengal was also hit by super cyclone Amphan, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
With the Government slowly trying to exit the lockdown and normalise the situation, we have decided to close this series with the last post being made today. By trying to capture the lives of the people over these last 68 days, we got to observe the human behaviour closely – how people were initially scared of the lockdown, then started living with it and eventually came to mocking it. We even witnessed how life went on after the destruction of Amphan. And, we finally came across a lot of heroes – some with and many without a uniform.
Bhutan was one of our dream destinations and we wanted to visit there for quite some time. We first attempted to visit Bhutan in October 2018, but finally made it there in October 2019 after over one and half year’s planning. We traveled across Bhutan between October 2 and 8, 2019, traveling to Haa on the fourth day of our trip. In this blog we capture our journey from Thimphu to Haa, experience of attending a Tshechu, living with the locals in the lap of nature, having traditional home-cooked food and visiting the highest motorable pass in Bhutan.
Bhutan was one of our dream destinations and we wanted to visit there for quite some time. We first attempted to visit Bhutan in October 2018, but finally made it there in October 2019 after over one and half year’s planning. We traveled across Bhutan between October 2 and 8, 2019, traveling to Punakha on the third day of our trip. In this blog we capture our journey from Thimphu to Punakha, tasting authentic home-cooked food in Bhutan and living in a homestay with the locals.
Bhutan was one of our dream destinations and we wanted to visit there for quite some time. We first attempted to visit Bhutan in October 2018, but finally made it there in October 2019 after over one and half year’s planning. We traveled across Bhutan between October 2 and 8, 2019, spending the first two days in Thimphu – the capital of the mountain kingdom. In this blog we capture our first impressions of Bhutan’s hospitality, cuisine and culture, and the places that are a must visit when one is in Thimphu.
Bhutan was one of our dream destinations and we wanted to visit there for quite some time. We first attempted to visit Bhutan in October 2018 and looked for flight tickets in January 2018 but guess what…they were sold out! We shifted the plan to travel to Bhutan in October 2019, kept a close track on the flights and booked our seats as soon as the booking window opened 11 months in advance, in November 2018. This was a record even for us; though we sometimes plan our trips 1 or 2 years in advance, we had never booked flight tickets almost a year in advance. I hope you will now understand how badly we wanted to go to Bhutan!
In this blog we pen down our experience of planning our Bhutan trip.