Our marriage and rain have got some special relationships, I guess .25 years ago when we got married, there was torrential rain across West Bengal and streets got flooded with knee deep waters.Today , after 25 years , our flight couldn't even land in Hanoi , Vietnam due to extreme weather conditions, flooded runways , flight … Continue reading Hanoi Diary
Category: Family Vacations & Trips
Up, up and away
Rise above the ordinary and touch the sky.Let your dreams take flight. ...A breathtaking way to capture the beauty of the skies on a special day with a special soul!Imagine driving 1.5 hrs at 3 am in the morning , freezing cold in Northam and soaring above the clouds at 10, 800 ft from the ground … Continue reading Up, up and away
Horse shoe Bend
Horse shoes bend , as the name suggests, is a superb example of a "meander" of the Colorado River located near Page , Arizona. Between six and five million years ago, the region began to be uplifted. This trapped the Colorado River in its bed , and the river rapidly cut downwards to produce a … Continue reading Horse shoe Bend
Antelope Canyon
Do you remember the photo of a piece of rock , now vintage, at the Microsoft Windows 7 wallpaper? That's the picture of the Canyon, located just near the Arizona state line adjacent to the city of Page. Nearly 28 years ago, a nature photographer, Chuck O'Rear took a photo that soon became part of … Continue reading Antelope Canyon
Grandscape
Childhood games are like treasured time capsules, transporting us back to a simpler era filled with laughter, imagination, and endless games.Go-carting , where the thrill never ends . Indoor basketball, car racing to name a few of the high energy sports .Unwinding, dining Indian street foods , delighting in the outdoor oasis of Grandscape.
G2G
Happiness is meeting school friends after so many years and realising that nothing has changed....
NBA Match
It was a dream come true for Raj !!! One of the main reasons travelling to US around this time of the year is to book tickets for Raj to watch a NBA match live . As he expressed his wish to his favourite Chotu mama , the latter took all the initiative to book … Continue reading NBA Match
Lower Antelope Canyon Tour
After we landed in Las Vegas airport, we went straight to hire a rental car. From there , we drove to a small town called Page , which is approximately 4.5 hrs from Las Vegas. We stayed in a hotel overnight, woke up early next morning, had breakfast and drove to the start point of … Continue reading Lower Antelope Canyon Tour
NYC
Landed in the city of skyscrapers and avenues - The Big Apple. From 41 degrees Celsius to minus 11 degrees Celius within a span of about 30 hours. Landed in JFK and travelling to Newark , NJ . Loved to watch the snowfalls on the way.
Desi vibes
Ethnic- an epitome of elegance. My Indian-ness, my pride. Flaunting our inherited Indian elan.
Kolkata 2024
Kolkata- The city of Joy , where the rhythm of life never stops, where the love for art and culture never fades , where the warmth of the people shines brighter than the sun......a city that has a story in every corner. Feeling blessed to call Kolkata my home.
The Emerald City
Day 1 : Its going to be a good day, we know because we're in a time zone ahead of you.Harbouring feelings for Sydney while leaving footprints on the iconic tourist spots but Sydney's spirit leaves it's mark on our soul for sure.
Glamping
Staying in style surrounded by nature and unleashing the inner explorer , a comfortable haven amidst the wilderness....Ten out of ten for living in a Ten-t!Glamping on a special day . https://youtu.be/lcvpwQnSk9A
RSPCA WA WALK 2023
The Million Paws Walk is a chance to help RSPCA WA rescue, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of animals, funds raised go toward the fight against animal cruelty and the many animals in the care that need medical attention, love and a second chance at life.Thanks RSPCA , WA for organising such an event.We finished the 4 … Continue reading RSPCA WA WALK 2023
Mother’s day 2023
A mother's love starts with the radiant joy upon discovering that she is nurturing a life within her.A mother’s love is felt in the way she cradles her newborn, gazing lovingly into those beautiful eyes.A mother’s love bubbles over in her beaming smile when her toddler takes that first step, says their first word, or … Continue reading Mother’s day 2023
Sandakphu Chandu trip
"Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” Travelling alone is the first step in conquering the fear. And once you’ve placed yourself in a situation where you have absolutely no choice but to be alone, you will realize that being alone doesn’t mean being lonely—and you will inevitably learn … Continue reading Sandakphu Chandu trip
Sandakphu trek
Day 1 :There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Life is always better with hiking boots . Nature is not a place to visit . It's a home .Day 1 : Siliguri to Manebhanjan: My journey begins today from the beautiful city of Siliguri to Manebhanjan by car .Merely 25 km away from … Continue reading Sandakphu trek
Bali 2022
I googled my symptoms and found out that all we need is a trip to Bali
In memory of my late parents.
It has always been a pleasure to be associated with the Purono Kolkata r Golpo organisation and witness the massive philanthropic works they do for the underprivileged kids of the society . This time was no exception to it. Donated a small amount of money to feed the kids of the "Bornoporichoy" with a full … Continue reading In memory of my late parents.
Friends in Mumbai
This is the last chance to meet my school friends before flying from Mumbai. Met Dr. Sudeshna Ray after a long time last evening . Thanks for finishing your clinics early and finding time to see me. Met Sanjay today morning at his work . Considering the traffic jams in Mumbai, he agreed to come … Continue reading Friends in Mumbai