Category Visits to other places

Black Hills & Mt Rushmore

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 →

Duluth, Minnesota

On our way to Voyageurs National Park, we made a stop in Duluth, Minnesota, a city often regarded as a gateway for travelers heading north to the park. Conveniently located nearly halfway between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Voyageurs, Duluth serves as a natural rest point. The city boasts several attractions, with Lake Superior… Continue reading →

Portland Sights in half a day

Before reaching Seattle in our road trip, we spent about half a day in Portland suburbs to visit multiple waterfalls and other scenic attractions. Our Itinerary: Intl. Rose Test GardenColumbia Gorge viewpointsLatourell FallsBridal veil FallsMultnomah Falls International Rose Test Garden The garden is in the city itself and it gets the name because it serves… Continue reading →

Lake Tahoe in half a day

A Scenic Stop at Lake Tahoe Exploring National Parks comes with an added bonus – the chance to discover spectacular attractions nearby. On our way to Lassen Volcanic National Park in May 2024, we made a brief stop at Lake Tahoe. Known for its clear blue waters, this natural wonder, with a depth of about… Continue reading →

International Trips

Upcoming Travel Stories Over the years, we had the opportunity to explore some fascinating destinations around the world, each offering its own unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. When time permits, I plan to revisit those memories and share our travel experiences through detailed blog posts. Here are some of the countries and… Continue reading →

Places visited in USA

During our visits to National Parks we had visited nearby landmarks such as the Arctic Circle in Alaska, the Road to Hana in Hawaii, Garden of the Gods in Colorado, Antelope Canyon in Arizona, and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to name a few. Individual Blog posts will be created for the above places soon.

Andhra Pradesh Temples Visit

Itinerary Tirumala – Nov 8th & 9th 2023Day-1Drive to Tiruchanur/Tirumala from ChennaiDay-2VIP DharshanDrive to Chennai Mantralayam – 13 Dec & 14 Dec 2023Day-1 Train to Mantralayam Road from ChennaiTaxi to MantralayamDarshan at BrindavanDay-2Darshan at BrindavanTaxi to Mantralayam RoadTrain to Chennai