There are still people like me who would look out for a nice Beef Biryani when you are in a new town. I was on a Solo bike ride to Yelagiri. I choose Yelagiri for two reasons, one is a good climate and proximity to Vanuambadi and Ambur to try some good food. Famous Biryani […]
Thanks giving always gives a reason to pack my bag and head out. Last year it was a bike ride around Karnataka. Year before was around the Nilgiris. This year the initial plan was for a solo trek in Vellaingiri hills (Coimbatore). Already had the schedule ready. Train and bus identities. Was waiting for my […]
This is a quick recipe for those time crunching moments and will come handy for a healthy breakfast for your outdoor camping and trekking. Kids love it. If you are already serving ready-made soup for your kids, take this as a reason to introduce millets in their diet. They would not complain and would love […]
It was August 14th, 2016 (Sunday). This day was planned well in advance. Afternoon was Shafique Bhai's brother's wedding. Then Joker (Tamil Movie) with Vasu and Ranjitha. The next day plan was to take Mark around Chennai, which I had committed to him when I met him in US. Due to some changes in his […]
Day 1: Run-up and Chennai to Hubali Battling strong wind and rainChandramoulishwar templeLake view with heavy rain Day 2 and 3: Mahabalishwar Rain never stoppedSivaji statue a few feet away, hidden in fog Day 4 and 5: Lonavala and Mumbai Karla cavesLohagad View pointsIndia GateSoup and dinner at the famous Bade miya shop + Firni […]
Day 1: Run-up and Chennai to Hubali Battling strong wind and rainChandramoulishwar templeLake view with heavy rain Day 2 and 3: Mahabalishwar Rain never stoppedSivaji statue a few feet away, hidden in fog Day 4 and 5: Lonavala and Mumbai Karla cavesLohagad View pointsIndia GateSoup and dinner at the famous Bade miya shop + Firni […]
Met few bikers on way. Tagged along with them in Lohagad. Bade Miya shop was suggested by the guys I met in Lohagad. Day 1: Run-up and Chennai to Hubali Battling strong wind and rainChandramoulishwar templeLake view with heavy rain Day 2 and 3: Mahabalishwar Rain never stoppedSivaji statue a few feet away, hidden in […]
Day 1: Run-up and Chennai to Hubali Battling strong wind and rainChandramoulishwar templeLake view with heavy rain Day 2 and 3: Mahabalishwar Rain never stoppedSivaji statue a few feet away, hidden in fog Day 4 and 5: Lonavala and Mumbai Karla cavesLohagad View pointsIndia GateSoup and dinner at the famous Bade miya shop + Firni […]
Distance is a challenge for this trip. Riding in the rain will only add more challenge to this trip. I already had a bad experience during last years Unplanned trip when I had to break my journey in Bangalore after being caught in heavy rain. What went wrong: 1. No rain protection2. Bags and camera […]
This year's unplanned trip was in my mind right from early 2016. I did not finalize the direction or the time. I had multiple options. I sort of decided the final destination as Mumbai for various reasons. I have heard a lot about places around Mumbai and Pune from Shankar. I also wanted a taste […]
I stumbled on this video during a regular browsing session. Before the video ended I was almost drooling. It means one thing. Salem, Kanda Villas here I come. The next weekend I had committed to make it for one of my ex office colleagues marriage. The week after that, had no plans, so had to […]
After a tragic event in Kolkata here is the coverage in Indian Media and International Media. One more reason to show how Cricket overshadows the real world. Here are more if you are interested. NDTV (11:25 pm IST) BBC (11:25 pm IST)