I wrote these lines sitting at home, waiting for my 11-year old son to return from his 24-day stay at the fire temple, where he was a part of various rituals and ceremonies conducted in order to gain the honour of becoming a Zoroastrian priest – just like his father. This ceremony is called ‘Navar’ and… {Read More}
Road trip through the Rockies
“Oh my God, just look at that!” I exclaimed out loud just as we approached the little cottage where we were meant to stay for 3-nights in Jasper, Alberta. We were tired, hungry and exhausted after our 13 hour road journey from Vancouver to Jasper, but one look at the beautiful cottage and all our… {Read More}
Guinea is a guinea pig – the perfect pet!
Guinea the grazing pig “It’s a guinea pig,” was the answer to the frown on my face as I stood next to a cage closely observing the resident specimen. “Ah a guinea pig,” I automatically responded as if I knew inside out of this species. Honestly although I knew of guinea pigs I didn’t know… {Read More}
Our family holiday in Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
Sam Roi Yot – a view of the beach across our resort. Sam Roi Yot, yes that’s where we went to for our family holiday this Easter break. Not the better known Koh Samui, or Kota Kinabalu, or Hoi Ann or Phnom Pneh, but after all my globe trotting efforts on the web, this small,… {Read More}
CNY holidays 2015 – bringing in the Year of the Goat
Ocean Park – Dragon roller coaster We are almost towards the end of our Chinese New Year holidays, and while going out of town for a holiday to a ski resort or to a beach would have been exciting and adventurous, I really enjoyed my holiday right here at home, in Hong Kong. We started… {Read More}
A Family Holiday
One of the highlights of my summer holiday in India this year, was a short trip to a private planned city being built near Pune called Lavasa. This trip was more to do with whom I had gone with rather than the destination. I started writing about it as a narrative as usual but realised that… {Read More}
A rejuvenating holiday
Define ”Rejuvenate” – to make young again; restore to youthful vigour, appearance, to restore to a former state; make fresh or new again. That’s exactly how I feel after my recent holiday. I feel so rested, relaxed and at peace with everything. I can’t remember the last time I had such delicious meals or slept so soundly,… {Read More}
Only a Mother
Mum I need you To come stay To help me manage my home As I go away. A new chance A new horizon I seek Will u support my decision Will you be here for me? I waited With bated breath For the whys, the how’s, the when’s and maybe She had to… {Read More}
11 distinguishing facts about Japan
I love travelling, visiting new places, meeting new people, learning about different cultures. Before any trip I like reading about the places I am about to visit, hotel reviews from http://www.tripadvisor.com/ and personal experiences on family travel blogs specially HK-based http://www.jetlagandmayhem.com/ which can provide insights into price/travel options from Hong Kong. While I do have… {Read More}
Holiday in Chiang Mai with older kids
Once upon a time going on a holiday meant endless searches for ‘kids friendly’ destinations, hotels, restaurants, meals and the list continued. Once that was finalised and bookings made, packing had to start at least a week in advance following a carefully made list of things to carry. Hand luggage would be even more critical… {Read More}
