Whenever we thought about Maldives, the same images always came up- exotic resorts, sea-planes, hammocks, coconuts, sea activities and underwater life- a super-expensive relaxing vacation. For budget travelers like us, Maldives seemed a distant dream- the one that would cost more than a few other budget tours. Maldives- 2018 However, a few weeks of extensive research (by extensive I mean researching day and night- I was using my laptop/ cell even in my dreams :D ) and we finally came up with a

If you are here reading this, you probably are preparing for Hajj yourself, or helping someone with their preparations. Congratulations on being the chosen one, this would surely be a journey of a lifetime, the one you would always remember, cherish, and wish to repeat. I went for Hajj in August 2019- since it was really hot and humid, most of the preparations were in accordance with summer. Here I am sharing the list of items I took along and used during the

Covid19 has been around since quite some time now, and while things are gradually getting back to normal (one step at a time), people are also trying their best to adjust the ‘new normal’. It is now clear that normal life activities would not fully resume anytime soon, and we need to adjust routines accordingly. One of the most challenging tasks, indeed, is to stay active indoors. Somehow, the idea of physical activities is linked to gym and outdoor activities- thus making it

What is more beautiful, than a calm evening, listening to the sound of waves, watching the most beautiful sunset? The whole situation might last for a few minutes only, but these are the best minutes of your day, taking away all the strain, apprehension, frustration and fatigue away with them. In the current times, having some time to appreciate the beauty of nature, and practically forgetting about the soundings, enjoying the company, is nothing short of a blessing. So, while you are on

If we survive all this, we would have stories to tell Of the days when everyone became a potential hazard When hugs and handshakes were replaced with distant smiles When meetings were limited to online messengers When more than two people were literally considered a crowd When the busiest places went deserted When everything outside home became untouchable When precautions took us to the verge of paranoia When eating out became thing of the past When social distancing became the new norm When

Golden sand, clear water, breath taking view- simply one of its kinds! That is how I would describe Jarada island, and I am sure everyone who has been there, would agree. About Jarada Island  The disappearing island is specifically known for its small size, its location (in the middle of Gulf) and the fact that it is completely submerged in water during night, surfacing the other day. The misconceptions about Jarada Before my visit to Jarada Island last month, I had several doubts