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Which Seat to Choose on a Hong Kong Narita Japan Flight for Mt Fuji Views - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
Watching Mt. Fuji from air was a spiritual experience for me. If you choose the correct seats and the weather cooperates, you too can witness this spectacle from air. While flying Hong Kong to Narita Japan choose the A side(left side) window seat. While coming back from Narita Japan to Hong Kong the view is
Applying for the Japan Tourist Visa through VFS New Delhi - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
It has been a long time since I planned a trip and applied for a visa! But that changed recently. I could have done this earlier but for my daughter's tennis! But by now not being able to travel was coming on my soul and I asked her coach the permission to travel. He did
Saree Saga at Ibis Jaipur - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
The summer of 2024 was unusually harsh in Delhi NCR! As my daughter plays tennis, we are outdoors in all kind of weather! We have been doing this for a long time. So I have a theory about Indian summers, particularly around Delhi. I remember saying to my sister Alka, "it will be really hot
A Magical Evening and More at Novotel Guwahati - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I am a fan of Accor hotels. I have been invited to them previously as a blogger. But I stay with them on personal trips too like the one to Guwahati. I decided to stay at the Novotel Guwahati, This was last year as Chhavi was playing a tennis tournament out there. We settled in
A Short Trip to Landour near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I first went to Landour in 2016. I immediately fell in love with the place. Then I planned a trip to Landour in May 2024. I was flexible with my dates. But I went at the beginning of May as I could trains were getting sold out mid May due to the summer vacations. I
A Family Vacation at the Caravela Beach Resort, Goa - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
In my family we love to travel. I do, so does my husband and my daughter too. But we all rarely go out together. We changed this when we went to Goa on a short holiday in April. We landed at the airport, we stayed at the Caravela Beach Resort and we went back to
High Tea at the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
It turned out to be a long break from blogging! All my breaks are unintentional though. Before I start on my fabulous experience of having a high tea at the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur I need to get two things out of the way, actually three. One I need to make peace with tennis travel as
Youth Historical Foundation, Maharashtra- In quest of Identity through Heritage and Culture - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I had the pleasure of interacting with Ilaan Garware, a class 12th student with IB board. Along with his schoolmates, he has launched the Youth Historical Foundation Maharashtra, a body aimed at kindling a profound appreciation for Maharashtra's rich heritage and culture among the younger generation. The essence of the foundation is to “… ensure
Table for Two at Cinnamon, Jai Mahal Palace Jaipur - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
Chhavi and I often travel to Jaipur for Tennis Tournaments. It is one of the venues that I like going to. I try to make a mini holiday out of it. One afternoon we were looking for a new place to go for lunch. We opened a website that had many restaurant recommendations in Jaipur.
Me Time at Brij Bageecha Kukas Jaipur - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
Of late life has been too much about tennis because of my daughter's tournaments and too little about anything else. So, when I got a few free days, I accepted the invitation from Brij Bageecha Kukas, Jaipur and spent two nights at their beautiful property. A lot of people wonder why I sometimes like to
Which seat to Choose on Delhi Paro Flight for Best Views - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
If you are like me you love looking out of the window of a plane. You also constantly wonder on which side of the plane are the gorgeous views. I was curious about my Delhi Paro Druk Air flight and randomly choose my seat and I was rewarded but let me take the guesswork out
Jaipur Metro: A Guide to the Pink City’s Rapid Transit System - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I love traveling by the metro train in any city where I can. Chhavi and I have been visiting Jaipur frequently for her tennis tournaments. We stay at Ibis Jaipur which is right next to the civil lines metro station. I now regularly use the Jaipur Metro, particularly to go to the old city as
The Himalayan Shire: Perfect blend of Tranquility and Modernity - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
Chhavi and I traveled to The Himalayan Shire near Fagu at the beginning of February for short non-tennis Holiday! And how we cherish that time spent in the beautiful surroundings of the Himalayan Shire in Himachal Pradesh. It is quite close to Shimla, Kufri and Fagu. The Journey to the Himalayan Shire The Himalayan Shire
The Many Moods of Mt. Fishtail: Witnessing Beauty at Pokhara - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
Chhavi and I went to Pokhara on a tennis trip. She was playing in two ITF qualifying tournaments at Pokhara Nepal. So we stayed for about 10 days. Tennis trips are different than vacations. We see the tournament venue more than anything else. She spends some time on court almost everyday and then is the
Table for One at Steam, Rambagh Palace Jaipur - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I took a short break in June at Jaipur. And as if that was not enough, in a fit of madness I booked a table for one at Steam at the Rambagh Palace Jaipur. This was a personal vacation for me, I was traveling solo. Steam is the Mediterranean Restaurant at the Rambagh Palace at
A Small Hike with The Himalayan Shire - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
It was a beautiful sunny day in February at Fagu in Himachal Pradesh. Chhavi and I had a leisurely breakfast at the Himalayan Shire lawns. All I wanted after that was to sit down and doze off in the sun. These days I perpetually feel tired and that day was no exception. But Rishabh, who
Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi Kathmandu Flight for Best Views - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I recently visited Nepal as my daughter, Chhavi, was playing an ITF juniors tennis tournament there. It was a breath of fresh air for me, to be able to combine her tennis with my travels! This was my 4th trip to Nepal and surprisingly I never gave much thought to the views of the Himalayas
Table for One at Steam, Rambagh Palace Jaipur - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I took a short break in June at Jaipur. And as if that was not enough, in a fit of madness I booked a table for one at Steam at the Rambagh Palace Jaipur. This was a personal vacation for me, I was traveling solo. Steam is the Mediterranean Restaurant at the Rambagh Palace at
A Small Hike with The Himalayan Shire - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
It was a beautiful sunny day in February at Fagu in Himachal Pradesh. Chhavi and I had a leisurely breakfast at the Himalayan Shire lawns. All I wanted after that was to sit down and doze off in the sun. These days I perpetually feel tired and that day was no exception. But Rishabh, who
The Many Moods of Mt. Fishtail: Witnessing Beauty at Pokhara - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
Chhavi and I went to Pokhara on a tennis trip. She was playing in two ITF qualifying tournaments at Pokhara Nepal. So we stayed for about 10 days. Tennis trips are different than vacations. We see the tournament venue more than anything else. She spends some time on court almost everyday and then is the
The Himalayan Shire: Perfect blend of Tranquility and Modernity - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
Chhavi and I traveled to The Himalayan Shire near Fagu at the beginning of February for short non-tennis Holiday! And how we cherish that time spent in the beautiful surroundings of the Himalayan Shire in Himachal Pradesh. It is quite close to Shimla, Kufri and Fagu. The Journey to the Himalayan Shire The Himalayan Shire
Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi Kathmandu Flight for Best Views - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I recently visited Nepal as my daughter, Chhavi, was playing an ITF juniors tennis tournament there. It was a breath of fresh air for me, to be able to combine her tennis with my travels! This was my 4th trip to Nepal and surprisingly I never gave much thought to the views of the Himalayas
How to Reach VFS Global Using Delhi Metro - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
We all feel happier as travel has resumed post the COVID19 pandemic. So, if you are traveling abroad from India you might be looking to apply for a visa. A lot of countries use VFS global as their partner for visa application. Reaching VFS Global using the Delhi Metro is easy. VFS Global is located
Stunning Views of Hanoi from the Top of Hanoi Restaurant - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I am a big fan of clicking sunsets and city lights. Getting up to a high point does wonders for capturing them. Sometimes, I gain this height by painfully walking up a hill. But it is luxury when you can take a elevator to click the panoramic views of a city. I got that luxury
The Girl with Two Birthdays or My Thoughts on Adoption - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
We adopted our daughter, Chhavi in October 2009. The initial part of the tale has already been documented. You can read it here. My husband Seshadri and I always wanted to adopt, and both of us wanted a girl. If you ask me the reason, we don’t know why. So, we went ahead and simply
The Tranquil Morning Walk at the Ramakrishna Beach, Vizag - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I recently stayed at the Novotel Vizag and I could see the Ramakrishna Beach, also known as RK Beach was right across the road from the hotel. The view of the Beach Road from the Novotel Rooftop was incredible too. If you wish to rather watch a video than read the post, please scroll to
Photographing Budapest from a Tourist’s Perspective - Travel Tales from India and Abroad
I loved photographing Budapest. I did some research before going which talked about the best vantage points in the city. Initially they were just names to me but I recognized them when I stood there. I was also lucky that I was staying for 7 nights, so I could go back to a few places