Trankebar, a place named by the Danes and later, anglicised by the English as Tranquebar. And the locals call it Tarangambadi, which means ‘land of singing waves’. A fitting name as the constant sound of the waves serves as background music throughout the village’s streets.
Category: Travel
The Yoga of Balancing Stones
It is been exactly a year since I travelled, never have I imagined that 2020 will veto me from my business trips. I really miss my last minute packing, vegetarian anxiety, cribbing about airport traffic, relaxing at premium lounges, getting lost alone with my phone and most of all that loving hug from my kid…
In the land of Rising Sun ….
Travelling to new places boosts enormous amount of positive energy and gives new perceptions to life in many dimensions ! Recently, I spent two weeks in the beautiful city of Tokyo for work ! I always enjoy business travels as my focus is not on sightseeing. But Instead I get an opportunity to experience everyday…
Middle of Nowhere
Someone asked me ” Are you travelling to no- man s world for business ?!” Yes, its definitely not a common man’s world. Blissfully land locked between Russia and china, it still preserves old traditions and citizens lead a very simple humble life. And that is the country I recently landed in, which left me…
Tale of Two Summer Travels!!
May was a month of travel , different types of places in a very short duration ! But lots of learnings and loving memories to carry forward! It was a short family road trip to traditional temples in Tamilnadu ! One particular temple in Tanjavur- “The Periya Kovil (The big temple)” which many of us have read…
Beautiful city of Pagodas !
When it comes to food, being a vegetarian and traveling in APAC is sometimes very challenging! I am a typical south Indian foodie, my taste buds always long for tangy and spicy food! Even on a peak hunger day just a simple curd rice and pickle will do the magic! My first visit to this…
That One Night in Malaysia
Malaysia is always close to my heart, very comfortable, beautiful place, easy commute and I can eat very yummy southie food! Of the many trips to Malaysia this one trip is the most unforgettable for obvious reasons! It was a Christmas eve, and post our productive meeting with the client, we decided to have a…
Finally a Java I liked !
Selamat Datang di Indonesia-Welcome to Indonesia !!!! The best part of my work is my travel to different places which mostly you will not try otherwise for a vacation. This time it was Jakarta, Indonesia! Everybody goes La la about Bali – But Jakarta ?? My high school geography knowledge says it’s an archipelago– Java…