When the sun set on WA-14

One day, I saw the sun setting on a highway (WA SR – 14). Washington 14 (WA-14) runs along that part of Columbia River that flows between the states of…

Road tripping across Karnataka

We’re in ‘Discover-Karnataka* mode,’ We decide to step out of the all-too familiar Mysore-Bangalore region and head to western parts of Karnataka. The initial plan: to drive through a part…

VistaPoint Chamundi | See Mysore and Beyond

Chamundi Hills in Mysore lists high on the places to see in the cultural capital of Karnataka. The over-3000 ft tall hill can be seen from various parts of the…

A brush with California’s volcanic and glacial past

There’s a state on the west coast of the United States that’s known for its beaches, its wine country, it’s Pacific Coast drives, it’s entertainment capital, even its history of…

One Mighty River Gorge, Two Scenic Routes and Umpteen Vistas

The Columbia River Gorge lies between the States of Washington and Oregon; a result of erosion and volcanic and glacial activity. Scenic

America — Through California Zephyr’s Picture Window

Is a trip on ‘California Zephyr’ really a journey thro’ one of the most scenic train routes in North America? Here’s the truth>>

Aboard The California Zephyr: One of the Most Scenic Routes Through US’s West

If you were to do a one-way trip on this train, I would suggest traveling from SF to Denver rather than the other way around. Read on to know why —

Volcano tour on Hawaii’s Big Island

The highlight of my Hawaii Holiday was making it to Volcanoes National Park on Big Island. How could we go to Hawaii and not see a bit of the volcanic…

Tahoe…Finally

Lake Tahoe has been on our list of places-to-visit for a long time now. We just never got down to planning it. Then one evening hubby just announced out of…

Breathtaking ‘Gateway to Wayanad’

On the Western Ghats in southern India is a little green heaven called Wayanad. Cut out of the Northeastern part of Kerala, this district is one of the new hot-spots for travellers to South…