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vanitha
Jan 154 min read
A Nostalgic Detour - A Culinary Journey Back in Time
2024 went by in a whirl, and here I am, happily occupied planning another short trip! It’s already time for my annual (or bi-annual)...
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vanitha
Dec 13, 20244 min read
Where all that glitters, is gold!
Qatar left me stunned by its blend of modernity and tradition.
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vanitha
Nov 23, 20242 min read
Great expectations?
Pre-trip excitement for my visit Qatar—a place that shaped my childhood from afar yet remained unexplored until now.
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vanitha
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Exciting New Adventure - Store Launch
It’s been a while since my last post—nearly two months, actually! But I promise, I have a good reason for the break. I’ve been deep into...
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vanitha
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Sis-capades
I was looking for a fun event in Austin when, to my surprise, I stumbled across an Air Supply concert! Now, I can’t say I leapt at the...
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vanitha
Sep 7, 20243 min read
Free Spirits in New Orleans - Part 3
Day 3 of our adventures in NOLA. Fun surprises at the end!
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vanitha
Aug 31, 20245 min read
Free Spirits in New Orleans - Part 2
Fun details about a day in New Orleans
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vanitha
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Free Spirits in New Orleans - Part 1
Is New Orleans a good option for a weekend trip? Read to find out.
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vanitha
Aug 18, 20243 min read
As you (should) like it
New Orleans can be a fun visit for people who enjoy history and culture, but how did I end up in Orlando instead?
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vanitha
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Following the white rabbit (or our adventures with the Indian Railways)
I mentioned in a previous blog entry that I had planned to revisit Mysore. It wasn't my only option. Faced with numerous possibilities...
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vanitha
Jul 28, 20243 min read
The things that you could do
Today is my cousin's 50th birthday, and I find myself reminiscing about the good times we shared. Back in those carefree days, when the...
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vanitha
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Add some buzz to your weekend
Do you enjoy reading travel hacks that suggest inexpensive weekend trips at little or no cost? After an impulsive flurry of googling, I...
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vanitha
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Retreat into history
Sharing my favorite place to stay in Bengaluru
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vanitha
Jul 9, 20245 min read
Mad dogs and wanna-be bloggers aka walking in Adyar
a walk down memory lane in the heat
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vanitha
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Chicken and the (farm fresh) eggs
It is the simple things in life that bring the most happiness. Last weekend, we embarked on a mission. The goal? To find a farm where we...
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vanitha
Jul 8, 20242 min read
The best laid plans of mice and men..
and wanna-be-bloggers! The plan was simple: work mornings and my customary long hours at night, leaving ample time in the late afternoon...
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vanitha
May 19, 20242 min read
There's no place like home
I don't know about you, but reading about other people's travels is something I enjoy. I realized a few months ago that my favorite books...
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vanitha
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Am I in Texas anymore?
I remember debating our proposed move to Austin. "I cannot live in a flat dry place," I moaned. "I need hills, lots of greenery, and...
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vanitha
Apr 21, 20241 min read
When going to Africa is a stretch
Naturally, a South African safari is on my bucket list. Given the sheer number of entries, my odds of ticking that off within the next...
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vanitha
Apr 19, 20241 min read
My home away from home
Or 'never say never'. I can never forget just how certain I was that I'd hate our trip to Cancun. I'm not your typical beach...
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