Facing the blank canvas

It was such a beautiful day. One of those most wonderful, perfect days that I got to enjoy after a really long time. T'was a rainy weekend in July when I, on a whim, had signed up for a sip and paint event at one of the cafes near my place. And the best part …

Maison Perumal – A true Tamil delight

I will not lie, Airbnbs are a great option when for a holiday. If you are able to get your search metrics right, and with a little bit of luck, they are not only cost-effective but help one really immerse themselves in the local culture of a place, rather than some insipid and staid hotel …

The Landour Bakehouse – A lovely breakfast date

There is something about Mussoorie, about its quiet and quaint beauty, that leaves you breathless at first glance. I may not be a mountain or a hill person, but the sheer magic of the Queen of the Hills stuns me every time. The old brick and tumbled-down homes, long winded roads that hug the hillside, …

Into Thin Air – Facing nature’s fury at 29,000 ft

I must’ve been a wee child when dad got me an illustrated book from the library for kids on Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, depicting their fascinating journey to conquer the highest mountain peak on this planet. That’s the first time I got to know about Mt Everest, a magical place indeed. I was in …

Puducherry – A Coastal Dream

#ReadingIndiaProject Book 1/36 This post is part of my #ReadingIndiaProject. I flagged it off at the beginning of the year but finally getting down to writing about it. You can read more about this little pet project of mine here. This post is so long overdue it isn’t funny anymore. Late last year I decided …