Category: Beyond Four Walls
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A Story of unforgettable kindness
Year: 1983; Place: Shillong, India The year was 1983, a few months into our marriage. We were young, newly married and spontaneous. Well, one of us was, and it wasn’t me. My hubby was a veterinarian serving as an officer in the Indian Army. He was posted in Assam (land of lush tea gardens) and I,…
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Maui: Our 7 Day itinerary in Paradise
That, my friends, is no exaggeration!! From the mesmerizing sunrises, glories sunsets, sandy beaches, warm temperatures and friendly people Maui truly is a paradise. If you have been reading my blog, you know before planning any holiday we like to figure out the intent of the holidays. The world has so much to offer that…
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our 7 day Bhutan itinerary with photos
The intriguing and mystical land of Bhutan had been on our bucket list for a while. This past spring we decided to take the plunge and make it happen. Planning and taking a trip to foreign lands can be a daunting and overwhelming undertaking. In my opinion, having a clear intent and conscious planning with…
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Bhutan- travelling the land of happiness
Nested amidst the Himalayan range, this tiny little country of Bhutan is the first to measure its Gross Domestic Product in happiness. Yes, that is right. It is known as the land of happiness. The fact that it is sandwiched by two giants, India and China on either side, and is still able to maintain…
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Hiking The Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan -Conquering the Biggest Physical Challenge of My Life
As I stood at an elevation of 7,000 feet and looked up at the The Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang) so beautifully perched on a Himalayan mountain another 3,000 feet high, I had such mixed emotions about hiking. Our trip to Bhutan, with both our younger kids (now young adults) will always be one of the…
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France Summer Packing List : How to overpack and not regret it.
When it comes to packing I always go against the grain and never follow advice. In fact, rather than travelling light I maximize the baggage allowance to the last pound. Travel itself is so exciting and fun. Now add to it the anticipation, the planning and the shopping for the trip, it just takes…
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Traveller In Time
Walking through the intriguing, mystical streets of the old world, I could feel the presence of countless souls that walked these streets before us. Their aspirations, triumphs, and struggles, Their joy, laughter and tears, Their attachments, love and desires, Just like our own. Nothing is changed, nothing is different… As they were travellers…
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Our 15 Day Japan Itinerary and why Japan should be on everyone’s bucket list.
I was nervous, even a little hesitant. As a little girl, I had passed through Tokyo many years ago. This metropolis with its futuristic existence had really intimidated me. Don’t get me wrong, I love to travel. My favorite part is how traveling pushes us beyond our comforts. But in this case, there was a…
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Maldives – memorable celebration in the paradise
In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with – Charles M. Schultz” This past November marked 35 incredible years of a beautiful journey of friendship, love, and commitment. A bond that has grown and flourished with each passing year. Our milestone marriage anniversary called for an exceptional and memorable celebration.…