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A Wedding Trip (Day – 3)

Despite being extremely late to bed, we woke up reasonably early on Saturday. The wedding reception was to happen only by evening, so we had plenty of time to explore Kovalam. Our stay was at a property overlooking a rocky beach. After searching various breakfast options through Google Maps, we finally settled on the in-houseContinue reading “A Wedding Trip (Day – 3)”

A Wedding Trip (Day -1)

There was a time when trips just happened. Someone would initiate the idea, others would chip in and we would just go. Backing off was considered a sacrilege and the fear of missing out was real. But times have changed, we have changed. Somewhere along the way, we forget that the best reason to goContinue reading “A Wedding Trip (Day -1)”

With a Plan we don’t have (Hampi – Part 1 )

After a usual day at work, the five of us started from Bangalore around 7:00 PM. The city traffic was torturous, but things got better once we reached the highways. We stopped for dinner somewhere near Tumkur, where as usual, I ordered more than what was required and ended up wasting a lot of food.Continue reading “With a Plan we don’t have (Hampi – Part 1 )”

Don’t worry, Be Hampi (Hampi – Part 2)

There are many ways to explore Hampi. The ideal way would be to take a guided tour and explore this medieval city to its fullest. Our first trip to Hampi was very much in this fashion. This time however there was no plan, no itinerary, no schedule. We walked till we were tired and restedContinue reading “Don’t worry, Be Hampi (Hampi – Part 2)”

When in Hampi, Be Hippie (Hampi – Part 3)

There are two worlds within Hampi. While we enjoyed the ancient ruins and heritage sites to the south of the Thungabadhra river, a trip to Hampi is not complete without crossing the river and exploring the north side popularly known as ‘Hippie Island’. A rather quiet place with lush green agricultural fields, cottages and cafes. WithContinue reading “When in Hampi, Be Hippie (Hampi – Part 3)”