Finished reading Vir Sanghvi’s ‘Rude Life’. It's a memoir about his life through the years as an Indian journalist cum Lifestyle writer from the time of emergency until now. The book is mainly a chronicle of India's various prime ministers, and the events they presided over that shaped India, divided India, and built India, as …
Kauai’s North Shore
Kauai’s north shore is the most gorgeous. We visited the Kilauea lighthouse, skimmed through Princeville, walked around Hanalei bay and pier, did hiking in Haena State park all in one day. The north shore of Kauai deserves a more relaxed time and pace. Plan for 2-3 days minimum to explore this area. Kilauea Lighthouse is …
Kauai Trip: Tips & Info
Planning for the Kauai trip? Some tips based on my experience/learnings: Must carry with you: Hiking sandals: Kauai trails are muddy and slippery. Carrying waterproof, hiking shoes or sandals is a must. From my experience, sandals are a better choice as they are lightweight and easy to clean in a stream or a waterfall on …
Sophie’s Choice
Meryl Streep as Sophie Sophie's choice, as defined by Collins dictionary is "A choice between two persons or things that will result in the death or destruction of the person or thing not chosen". Yesterday, I watched this movie which is based on William Styron's novel with the same name. I heard the phrase 'Sophie's …
Book Review: Small Fry!
Small Fry is a memoir by Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Steve Jobs' eldest daughter. I was super excited to learn that she is publishing a book and I promptly preordered it on Amazon. Excerpts in Vanity Fair and Lisa's profile in the New York Times indicated that the book might ruffle a few feathers. The book was published …
Sinhagad, a hike to remember!
Where: Pune, India Type: Mountain Fort Where to Park: Paid parking at the foothills. (50 Rs per car) Starting Point: Donje village about 23 miles from Pune. How to get to the Starting Point: Buses run every 20 minutes from Swarget or by car/cab. An 8 hour OLA trip from Paud Phata to Sinhagad foothills and back …
Italy: Monterosso to Vernazza
Where: Cinque Terre, Italy Type: Coastal hike, expect steep climb at places Significance: Cinque Terre is a hamlet of 5 fishing villages which were once accessible only through seas but now can be reached by road, train in addition to boats. A regional train runs every 20-30 minutes from La Spezia to Riomaggiore-Manarola-Cognilia-Vernazza and Monterosso. The best part …
Switzerland: Aletsch Glacier
Where: Valais, Switzerland Type: Alpine glacier, High altitude (about 12000 ft) Where to Park: We did not have car but cars can be parked at Grindelwald and then take the train to Jungfraujoch. Starting Point: Jungfraujoch How to get to the Starting Point: Reach Jungfraujoch by train from the Grindelwald station. (Grindelwald - Kliene Shiedegg-Jungfraujoch). There are …
Switzerland: First to Grosse Scheidegg
Where: First, Grindelwald, Switzerland Where to Park: Cars are allowed and can be parked in Grindelwald. the First Gandola stop is very close from the only train station. We stayed on the hills. We took a public bus from our chalet and got down one stop before the station. Things to take with you: Sunglasses, hat, water, …
Switzerland: Bachalpsee Lake Hike
Where: First, Grindelwald, Switzerland Where to Park: Cars are allowed and can be parked in Grindelwald. the First Gandola stop is very close from the only train station. We stayed on the hills. We took a public bus from our chalet and got down one stop before the station. Things to take with you: Sunglasses, hat, …
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