Category Archives: Celebration

Durga Puja in Kolkata: One Goddess, Five Days, Many Ways to Celebrate.

For five days in October, Kolkata stops being a city and becomes one enormous celebration. Streets are closed to traffic, lanes fill with the sound of dhak drums, and every neighbourhood builds its own temporary palace for the goddess. Durga Puja in Kolkata runs from Shashthi to Dashami, 16 to 20 October in 2026, andContinue reading “Durga Puja in Kolkata: One Goddess, Five Days, Many Ways to Celebrate.”

Celebrating Shravan: A Journey Through Faith and Food in India

India has many ways of praying. Some light a diya before sunrise. Some walk barefoot to a temple. Some carry holy water for miles, while others simply sit quietly before a Shivling and whisper a wish. And then there are those who celebrate faith through food, family, music, flowers and traditions passed down through generations.Continue reading “Celebrating Shravan: A Journey Through Faith and Food in India”

The Joy of Getting Lost: Rediscovering Travel

There was a time when travelling meant leaving without knowing exactly what waited ahead. It meant following a road because it looked beautiful, stopping at a place because the view felt right, and discovering stories in moments we never planned. But somewhere along the way, we started travelling differently. We started measuring journeys through checklists,Continue reading “The Joy of Getting Lost: Rediscovering Travel”

Celebrating Dads: The Unsung Heroes of Family Trips

There is always one person behind every family trip who makes sure everything falls perfectly into place. The one who wakes up earlier than everyone else, checks the weather, confirms the route, makes endless calls, keeps track of bookings, and somehow remembers everything everyone else forgot to pack. That person is Dad. For most ofContinue reading “Celebrating Dads: The Unsung Heroes of Family Trips”

10 International Destinations That Feel Better in May Than Peak Season

May arrives quietly, but it changes everything. The days stretch a little longer, the sun feels a little stronger, and somewhere between busy schedules and half-made plans, you start craving a break. Not necessarily a long vacation, not something overly planned—just a pause. A shift. A chance to step away before life speeds up again.Continue reading “10 International Destinations That Feel Better in May Than Peak Season”

Baisakhi: A Journey of Renewal and Hope

Baisakhi, the Punjabi New Year. But for me, it has never just been about the start of a new calendar. It has always felt like the beginning of a new phase. A soft reset, a quiet reminder that something within and around us is shifting. Growing up, Baisakhi had its own rhythm. The day wouldContinue reading “Baisakhi: A Journey of Renewal and Hope”