I Went to Bengaluru to Finish a Thriller. Somehow, I Found Peace Instead at The Art of Living International Centre Sometimes the best journeys are the ones that were never part of the plan. I had travelled to Bengaluru with a mission. A serious mission. To complete a thriller novel. I boarded the UDAY Express […]
Visiting Sri Sri Ravishankar’s The Art of Living, Bengaluru Ashram Read More »
Where can I stay in Mangalore for one day for a nominal or free cost? That’s the exact question every smart and budget-conscious traveler asks the moment they plan a short trip. As a travelling professor constantly exploring new cities, I’ve learned one thing—You don’t need luxury, you need a comfortable, hygienic, and budget-friendly stay
There is a strange romance in railway stations. Not the cinematic kind.The real kind.With steel benches, chai in paper cups, and announcements that never quite sound clear. And somewhere between arrival and departure —there exists a small, practical miracle called the IRCTC retiring room. What Exactly Is a Retiring Room? If you’ve ever typed“irctc retiring
Between Two Trains: Discovering the Quiet Charm of IRCTC Retiring Rooms Read More »
A calm, honest review of Ariya Bhavan for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — written while walking, waiting, and eating like a traveller. Just Arrived in Thanjavur? Let’s Talk About Food First You’ve just stepped out of the railway station at Thanjavur.Your bag is still on your shoulder.Your body has arrived, but your mind is catching
Best Place to Eat Near Thanjavur Railway Station: Hotel Ariya Bhavan Read More »
A Travelling Professor’s Calm Way In There are journeys that excite you.And then there are journeys that settle you. My trip to Thanjavur began with the latter. I chose to travel from Coimbatore to Thanjavur by train — not because it was the fastest option, but because it felt right for the way I wanted
How to Reach Thanjavur from Coimbatore by Train Read More »
Some journeys don’t begin with confidence.They begin with a quiet decision — I’ll go anyway. This was one of those days. Not a long-distance trip.Not a grand escape.Just a solo journey inside Coimbatore, to Marudamalai Temple, with a backpack, a bus ticket, and a willingness to let the day unfold as it wished. The First
Marudamalai Temple: A Solo Day of Steps, Silence, Buses, and Becoming Read More »
A simple budget friendly route, a small climb, and a surprisingly big day Marudamalai Temple sits quietly on a hill at the edge of Coimbatore in the state of Tamilnadu — not shouting for attention, not demanding drama. It’s one of those places where faith feels less like an event and more like a pause.
How to Reach Marudamalai Temple from Gandhipuram, Coimbatore Read More »
Some places don’t announce themselves loudly. They don’t need neon confidence or viral drama. They simply exist — patiently — waiting for tired shoulders, loosened ties, and unhurried conversations. AnTeRa felt like one such place. So, if you’re in Hyderabad and are looking for a premium place to unwind, whether with friends, family, or even
AnTeRa, Hyderabad — Where the Day Softens Its Collar Read More »
When Motivation Feels Like Weather & Discipline Becomes the Journey A reflection from a train journey… As a trainer, traveller and someone who still believes in the poetry hiding between life’s everyday rituals, I’ve often tried to trace the difference between people who dream beautifully and those who build quietly. And somewhere between a cup
Motivation is a Mood. Discipline is a Decision. Read More »
The Masala Poori That Rewrote My Morning—and My Mind There are moments in travel that don’t announce themselves with dramatic sunsets or ancient monuments. Sometimes, the moment is sitting quietly on a stainless-steel plate… just like the one in the picture above. Two crisp, puffed pooris—sun-kissed golden, shaped like tiny edible bowls—each holding a generous