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“The real voyage discovery consists not in seeking view, but in having new eyes.”
The words of Marcel Proust echo in my ears as I open my eyes with the utmost reluctance. Opening the balcony doors to let in some fresh air, I notice that the city is still asleep. … Continue Reading
The Vande Bharat Express, with its sleek, modern and futuristic design, shunted its way to Varanasi Junction Railway Station. At first glance, it did seem to paint an ironic picture. This settlement towards the very east of Uttar Pradesh is known to be as old as time itself, being the … Continue Reading
When you visit a place as a so-called ‘foreigner’, a tourist, if you may, don’t you wish you could just stay there? Typical grass-is-greener-on-the-other-side syndrome. You come across a majestic monument, or a quaint street, and you think, how pretty, imagine if I lived here. If you lived here, would … Continue Reading
Usually, the cultural explosion takes place right when the tourist steps out on the streets of the foreign city. But for your beloved narrator, this happens way before that; the moment he enters the airport. Surely, airports aren’t supposed to be that different right? All of the airports at … Continue Reading
The sunlight flitted into the room through the windows. Just when we thought the heat could not get any worse, the electricity went off, switching off the sole fan that was working. Like the hot air in the room poorly circulating before settling down on our already sweaty backs; realization … Continue Reading
Boasting beautiful beaches, dynamic nightlife, vibrant Portuguese influences, and the buzzing street markets, it is no surprise that Goa is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in India. No matter where you visit, the crowd is inevitable. This is why it is very unusual to say that I … Continue Reading
We have always been dependent on technology to take us around. With GPS in almost every device, exploring new cities have become much easier or that’s what we thought when we set foot in Bangkok. Nestled on the banks of Chao Praya river, Bangkok or Krung Thep as locally known, … Continue Reading
It was quarter past four in the morning when my mother woke me up, whispering that the clouds had finally cleared. I stumbled out of bed, vision still blurred from sleep and made my way to the window down the hall — the one facing the gardens. Lining the horizon … Continue Reading
The Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel that oversees the beautiful skyscrapers of the Lion City. On a usual evening, my family and I would have been enthralled to end our trip on such an encapsulating note. That, however, wasn’t the case. We had had a long perfect day … Continue Reading
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