We visited Rocky Mountain National Park twice—first in June 2023 as part of our Colorado national parks trip, and again in May 2025. Visit 1 – June 2023 (2½ Days in the Park) Bear Lake Trail (0.7 mile) This easy walk around Bear Lake offered peaceful views of the surrounding mountains reflected in the water…. Continue reading
Zion National Park was the first major stop on our memorable road trip covering the five Utah national parks, Death Valley National Park, and Antelope Canyon. After flying into Las Vegas, we drove to Springdale, the little town just outside Zion, where we stayed overnight before beginning our exploration. Day 1 Zion Visitor Center &… Continue reading
We had visited Grand Teton National Park twice so far. Our first visit was in August 2021. Our second visit was in June 2025. Both trips offered different experiences. August 2021 Visit (1½ Days) Day 1 We stopped at several scenic lookouts inside the park. Each viewpoint offered clear views of the Teton Range. We… Continue reading
Our Vienna City walk, Two-capital tour, and Sound of Music memories During our trips between India and the United States, we usually take a short break in Europe. This year, we spent a couple of days in Frankfurt during our outward journey. On the way back, we stayed in Vienna for a few days. We… Continue reading
A Combined 1½-Day Itinerary from Our 2021 and 2022 Visits Visit 1 – September 10, 2021 Drive from Seattle A scenic drive from Seattle brought us to Mount Rainier National Park, with the mountain dominating the skyline as we approached. Henry Jackson Visitor Center / Paradise Our first stop was Paradise, known for its meadows… Continue reading
Our journey began early in the morning from Pune, setting out on a two-day pilgrimage through the sacred destinations of Maharashtra. We drove toward Nashik, one of the most revered cities associated with Lord Rama’s years in exile. Taked Jatayu Temple After a five-hour drive, our first stop was the historic Taked Jatayu Temple, dedicated… Continue reading
Trip to Pandharpur from Pune We started our journey early in the morning and drove from Pune to Pandharpur, a renowned pilgrimage destination situated along the sacred Chandrabhaga River. The town is best known for the revered Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple and numerous associated shrines that attract devotees throughout the year. The drive from Pune… Continue reading
Exploring the Sacred Planetary Temples of Tamil Nadu Visiting the Navagraha temples in and around Kumbakonam is a deeply spiritual journey. Over three days, we followed an organized itinerary that covered all nine Navagraha temples along with several iconic temples of the region. Here is a brief account of every temple we visited, with a… Continue reading
We travelled to Ayodhya and Nandigram in March 2025, exploring a range of sacred sites over three days.Below is a summary of the places we visited. Day 1 Ram MandirOur online booking made the darshan process smooth, allowing us to enter through a dedicated queue and complete the visit without delays. Ram ki Paidi GhatLining… Continue reading
Our brief yet memorable stay in Frankfurt turned out to be the perfect mix of history, nature, and relaxation. Day 1 –Exploring the City After landing in Frankfurt, we checked into our hotel and set out to explore the city’s highlights. Our first stop was the Frankfurt Cathedral, a majestic landmark that dominates the old… Continue reading