Auroville is an experimental township founded with the ideal of promoting human unity. Recognized internationally, it is a unique initiative supported by both UNESCO and the Government of India. The township was established in 1968 by The Mother, a spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo, the founder of Integral Yoga. Spread across approximately 20 square kilometers,… Continue reading
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, offered us one of the most professionally managed safari experiences in India. We visited this park in Oct 2025. Located about two hours’ drive from Mysuru, this reserve forms part of the Nilgiri forest range, which also includes Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Wayanad sanctuaries. Booking the… Continue reading
We reached the NRIs Queue near the Supatham entrance around 11:15 a.m., ready to make use of the NRI darshan facility at Tirumala. The initial stretch of the line moved at a steady pace, and after about an hour, the queue split into two—one for NRI pilgrims and another for the regular ₹300 ticket holders…. Continue reading
Travel guide to hiking trails, Aunu’u Island, Flying Fox bats, and cultural highlights of American Samoa. In November 2024, we visited the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator. Remote and rarely visited, this tropical place in the South Pacific offers rainforest hikes, volcanic landscapes, and deep-rooted Samoan… Continue reading
In recent years, we have made it a tradition to include a short European stopover on our trips between the U.S. and India. This time, our journey led us to Croatia, with the highlight being a visit to Plitvice Lakes. Plitvice Lakes National Park is often ranked among the top 10 national parks in the… Continue reading
Itinerary – Approx. 5 hours | June 2024 Our journey to Kobuk Valley & Gates of the Arctic National Parks began with a flight from Anchorage to Kotzebue, a small Alaskan town about 30 miles above the Arctic Circle and the starting point for visiting two of America’s most remote national parks. Upon arrival, we… Continue reading
We explored the two national parks (Badlands & Wind Cave) located in South Dakota staying in Rapid City. Close to the Rapid City is the Black Hills region with several remarkable attractions, including Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. On the final day of our trip, we drove to the Black Hills. The drive along… Continue reading
The OSHO International Meditation Resort, located in Koregaon Park, Pune, is the original ashram established by Bhagwan Rajneesh (Osho) in 1974. It served as his principal residence and the center of his spiritual movement until his passing in 1990. During his time here, Osho delivered daily discourses and introduced several meditation techniques, including Dynamic and… Continue reading
We spent about a week in total during our two visits to Yellowstone National Park—first in August 2021 and again in June 2025. During these trips, we covered both the Upper and Lower loops, visiting many of the park’s iconic sights. We stayed in both Gardiner and West Yellowstone during our first trip, with West… Continue reading
Why You Should Always Stop at the Visitor Center in National Parks Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Ferries-Our Adventures After Retirement 2500 Miles, 9 Days, 7 Parks And Countless Memories-The National Park Road Trip You’ll Want to Copy What helped me in landing in a job during difficult times We switched from Business to Economy without… Continue reading