As part of our Ramayana Trail, we traveled to Janakpur in southern Nepal, a city deeply associated with Mata Sita, King Janak and the wedding of Lord Rama and Sita. Known in ancient tradition as the capital of Mithila and the kingdom of King Janak, Janakpur remains an important pilgrimage center, with temples, sacred ponds… Continue reading
This article was inspired by A Fresh Mindset’s article, “I Spent 30 Years Learning These 10 Lessons The Hard Way.” While reading it, I found myself reflecting on the things I had started late in life — and the things I wish I had started much earlier. These are some of the habits I started… Continue reading
Sri Lanka had been on our travel list for some time, and in January 2026 we finally undertook a seven-day journey through the island, primarily following the Ramayana Trail. Along the way, we also visited some of Sri Lanka’s important heritage and cultural attractions and spent time on two safari drives in Yala National Park…. Continue reading
During our Seven-day journey through Sri Lanka, we included two safari trips to Yala National Park—one in the evening and another the following morning. Yala is one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife destinations and is particularly famous for its leopard sightings. Our Safari Experience We arranged our Jeep safaris through our cab rental company, Less… Continue reading
During our Seven-day Ramayana Trail through Sri Lanka, we visited some of Sri Lanka’s popular heritage sites along the way. While this post focuses on the heritage, history and cultural significance of these places, our separate post, [Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail – Following the Footsteps of Rama, Lakshmana, Sita & Hanuman], covers the Ramayana connections… Continue reading
Sri Lanka is closely associated with the Ramayana, with numerous places across the island connected by local traditions and legends to Rama, Sita, Ravana and Hanuman. During our January 2026 journey, we visited several of these sites, following a trail that took us from ancient temples and sacred springs to mountains, forests and waterfalls. Planning… Continue reading
After exploring the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park, we continued our Utah National Parks road trip to Bryce Canyon National Park. The scenery changed dramatically. While Zion is known for its towering cliffs and deep canyon walls, Bryce Canyon is famous for something quite different—a spectacular collection of tall, slender rock formations called hoodoos…. Continue reading
After spending a couple of days exploring Dublin, we boarded the train to Killarney, the gateway to one of Ireland’s most celebrated natural treasures—Killarney National Park. Established as Ireland’s first national park, it is home to pristine lakes, oak tree forests, waterfalls, mountains, and historic estates. We spent the next 3 days exploring not only… Continue reading
After completing our visit to Hampi, we boarded a train to Mysore, from where our four-day road trip through Coorg (Kodagu) began. Covering nearly 350 km by road, this journey offered a delightful blend of spirituality, scenic landscapes, waterfalls, wildlife, and the rich coffee country of Karnataka. Our itinerary included the Golden Temple at Bylakuppe,… Continue reading
My spouse and I began our journey to visit twelve ashrams across India more like a themed vacation. What we received instead were quiet teachings. Simple but powerful lessons that arrived subtly. Each ashram revealed something different, yet together they formed a map of gentle truths that continue to guide us. Our journey began at… Continue reading