1 Fantastic Epic Night in Ajodhya Hills: Art, Waterfalls, and Wind in Our Hair
Sometimes the shortest trips stay with you the longest. On a whim, with one free weekend and a toddler-sized bag packed, we set off for a 1-night escape to Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, not knowing that in just 24 hours, we’d […]
The Best 3-Day Dooars Escape: Tea Gardens, Rainy Forests and A Toddler Named Adventure
If you’re a working parent, you know what a long weekend really means: a shot at sanity. This Independence Day weekend, we finally took that much-needed break… ditched our office chairs, paused our deadlines, and packed our bags for Dooars, the magical green belt […]
Joypur Forest in 24 Hours: A Peaceful, Rainy Escape Your Family Will Love
It began with a sigh and a cup of tea. “Ekta bhalo jaygay jawa jaak na,” (Why don’t we go to someplace nice?) maa said one afternoon, watching the rain slide down the windowpanes in Kolkata. I looked up from […]
13 Iconic Eats in Hong Kong & Macau: From the Best Roast Duck to the Cutest Egg Tarts
Let’s just be honest: we didn’t go to Hong Kong and Macau to sightsee. We went to eat. Yes, there were light shows and Disneyland magic, but our travel memories mostly smell like soy sauce and taste like roast duck. But, […]
1 Day in Hong Kong Disneyland with a Baby: First Birthday Magic & Mickey-Sized Memories
Let’s be honest — traveling with a one-year-old is basically a full-contact sport. Between the diapers, the naps (or lack thereof), and snack negotiations, planning a day at Disneyland might sound mildly unhinged. But for our daughter’s first birthday, we decided […]
Tiny Feet, Big City: 4 Magical Days in Hong Kong for Baby’s First Birthday
4 Days, 3 Bags, 2 Sleep-Deprived Parents, and 1 Very Cute Birthday Girl Before We Begin: A Word on Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) If you’re an Indian passport holder planning a trip to Hong Kong, there’s a tiny but important checkbox to tick:Pre-Arrival […]
3 Days in Lucknow: The Best Nawabi Itinerary of History, Handicrafts & Heart
Some cities are loud about their charm. Lucknow? Lucknow glides in with grace, hands you a kebab, and says: We spent 3 days in this royal yet grounded city. We came for the history, stayed for the Chikankari, and left […]
Shymbulak: 8 Insider Tricks to Master Your Family Snow Day
Imagine this: crisp mountain air filled with the scent of pine, sunlight sparkling on freshly fallen snow, and the sound of your little one’s delighted giggles as she builds her very first snowman. That was our day at Shymbulak Ski […]
Green Bazaar: 7 Mistakes to Avoid in This Realm of Culture, Chaos, and Cashews
Visiting the Green Bazaar had been firmly marked on our Kazakhstan itinerary—underlined, highlighted, and, if I’m being honest, scribbled with slightly unrealistic expectations. Every guidebook, travel blog, and overly enthusiastic local we met swore by it: “You must go to […]
The Best Itinerary for Huns Village, Kazakhstan: 1 Nomadic Day with Baby, Bows, and Baursaks
They said “ethno-cultural experience.” I heard “let’s go play dress-up, ride horses, and meet real-life warrior queens.” Guess which one got me packing faster than our 3-year-old spots a playground? Our visit to the Gunny Ethno Huns Village, just outside […]
