postaweek – Later Alligator

March 1, 2017February 27, 2017

Silk weavers, Sufi saint tombs and temple selfies – Exploring Ulsoorpet and Cubbonpet on foot

I live in an area that is sometimes referred to as the heart of Bangalore. It comes with its share of history. For instance, people often tell me of a time when Koramangala was undeveloped – just trees and nothing else, and the idea of living here seemed incredulous then. I’ve even heard that the … Continue reading Silk weavers, Sufi saint tombs and temple selfies – Exploring Ulsoorpet and Cubbonpet on foot

December 17, 2016February 13, 2017

Before sunrise

It’s 5 in the morning and I’m at the airport. A little déjà vu of when I was doing the same thing almost 6 months ago before my flight to Kolkata. This time I’m flying to Indore via Nagpur. The guy sitting opposite me seems to be working intently on his ThinkPad. I’m jealous that … Continue reading Before sunrise

December 12, 2016February 13, 2017

Iconic Bangalore | Brahmins’ Coffee Bar

There’s something comforting about really tiny menus. And by tiny I don’t mean the literal size of the menu but the number of items on it. Don’t get me wrong. Like every other person, I too, like to be spoilt for choice when I eat out. But there’s no denying the sometimes too many options … Continue reading Iconic Bangalore | Brahmins’ Coffee Bar

December 4, 2016February 13, 2017

Homeless Simpson on La Barceloneta

Barceloneta is a neighbourhood in the city of Barcelona that overlooks the beach. Tourists, like myself on chilly day in April, spend time walking the entire stretch of the boardwalk that is lined with restaurants, surf shops, bike rentals, bars, etc. In fact, you’ll find people walking, running, biking, skateboarding all along because the stretch … Continue reading Homeless Simpson on La Barceloneta

November 30, 2016February 13, 2017

Travel theme: Forest

I’m a little eager about responding to this week’s travel theme by Where’s My Backpack because I have a whole story to share about the forest(s) I’ve been to in the last two years. And while I haven’t gotten around to writing it down (what else is new, right?), for now I’m going to use … Continue reading Travel theme: Forest

November 29, 2016February 24, 2017

In Pictures | The road trip from Bangalore to Yercaud

If you’ve read about my travel plans for the rest of this year, you know that I was in Yercaud about two weeks back. Yercaud is just 4 and a half hours away from Bangalore (where I live), in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. One of the biggest pleasures of travelling from Bangalore to … Continue reading In Pictures | The road trip from Bangalore to Yercaud

September 15, 2016February 13, 2017

Travel theme: Transport

This week’s travel theme by Where’s My Backpack is transport, and while I could share all my pictures of airplane views and train tracks and boat rides and what not, I thought I’d go a little off-track instead. Here in India, one of the most common forms of public transport is the autorickshaw. Back when I … Continue reading Travel theme: Transport

September 8, 2016February 13, 2017

Travel theme: Peaks

Every week, Ailsa of Where’s My Backpack shares a travel theme. I’ve always wanted to respond but somehow, never got around to doing it. (Surprise, surprise! Haha) This week, the theme is Peaks. I’ve never been atop one or even close to one, I think, but the theme did bring to mind some peaks I … Continue reading Travel theme: Peaks

September 5, 2016February 13, 2017

Travel, as you like it

I sometimes meet people who ask or tell me about a place they’ve recently been to or want to go to, and if I perchance don’t know what they’re talking about, a disdainful look is thrown at me. This is often followed by remarks like, “But you say you like to travel, and you don’t know … Continue reading Travel, as you like it

August 30, 2016November 12, 2016

Why it’s high time I let go of my excess baggage

If you haven’t heard, I enjoy packing. Some might even say, I get a little obsessive about it. But that doesn’t mean I’m perfect. If there’s one mistake I’m repeatedly guilty of making while packing, it’s over-doing it. Is this a girl thing? I don’t know. But it’s definitely a problem when the need for comfort and convenience are … Continue reading Why it’s high time I let go of my excess baggage