Picture this: A land-dwelling creature (Me) with lungs that occasionally protest. And then there’s water, the mysterious, liquid abyss that I have never understood, always seeming like it’s waiting to swallow me. Back in 2019, I decided to create a bucket list. List of – things that I wanted to do, things that I thought…… Continue reading Sink or Swim: Learning Swimming as an Adult
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3 Days 2 Nights – Memorable Solo Trip To Poomparai, Kodaikanal
There is this thought that was running in my head during the entire November – “2024 is almost here, and I feel like I haven’t gotten the most out of 2023 yet.” When I say I didn’t get most it’s not related to my accomplishment in terms of my career. It has always been an…… Continue reading 3 Days 2 Nights – Memorable Solo Trip To Poomparai, Kodaikanal
2Day-1Night Escapade to Ramnad & Rameshwaram
Life is unpredictable, like that annoying kid in your neighbourhood who always throws something at you when you least expect it. For me, every month and every day brings a new challenge. Some people say that whatever happens to you is your own doing, but I don’t agree with that. Our life is influenced by…… Continue reading 2Day-1Night Escapade to Ramnad & Rameshwaram
Short Weekend Escape To Pattukkottai & Karaikudi
Escape Plan Life as an adult can be hard unless and until we break the cycle with short trips. I am currently on probation period so sadly I can take only one leave per month at work. Still, I was persistent to escape somewhere. I felt like there was too much going on inside my…… Continue reading Short Weekend Escape To Pattukkottai & Karaikudi
One Day Trip To Coimbatore
Hi everyone, it’s been a while. Sorry that I haven’t written anything much after the Ooty trip. It’s been pretty hectic here. Anyways, here I am to let you know about my one-day trip to Coimbatore. I have toured around Pollachi, Valparai and some part of Coimbatore District in the past, but it was long…… Continue reading One Day Trip To Coimbatore
SIKKIM RED PANDA WINTER FESTIVAL: A Package Of Cultural Experience
The intrinsic value of a culture can be understood only if it is experienced. And cultural festivals always welcomes us with a red carpet to feel and become a part of a culture. Sikkim Red Panda Winter Festival is one such occasion that you should definitely know about. I got to know about it only…… Continue reading SIKKIM RED PANDA WINTER FESTIVAL: A Package Of Cultural Experience
ENIGMATIC UNESCO LISTED HERITAGE SITES OF TAMIL NADU
Tamil Nadu, is one of the most prominent states in India, plus my home State, which also houses numerous remarkable history, architectural heritage, and natural heritage. Over time, most of its rich history got disappeared and manipulated, architectures got destroyed, and nature was encroached upon. Still, a vast number of destinations survived and are being…… Continue reading ENIGMATIC UNESCO LISTED HERITAGE SITES OF TAMIL NADU
THE SUBTLE BEAUTY OF OOTY
Ooty is the first-ever hill station I ever get to know theoretically as a child. And one of the places I have dreamt about visiting in Tamil Nadu. It has been the epitome of cold weather and it has been the definition of winter throughout my childhood. But eventually, I got to visit Kullu Manali,…… Continue reading THE SUBTLE BEAUTY OF OOTY
Into The Woods In Nilgiris Toy Train
Toy train has always been on my bucket list. Since my childhood, when I hear about toy trains, my mind directly takes me to Nilgiris. Well, I have read about it. Being someone who loves train rides it has always been a dream, as well as regret, as I was unable to ride it during…… Continue reading Into The Woods In Nilgiris Toy Train
Experience The Liveliness In The Boat House
Ooty Boat House is one of the liveliest places I have visited in Ooty. It feels more like a festival than a place. Whether you are planning to ride a boat or not, this place has more to do than just boating, and that’s what makes it a perfect hangout spot. The scenery is spot…… Continue reading Experience The Liveliness In The Boat House
Treat For Your Eyes In Ooty Rose Garden
Never a fan of Roses? You will be reconsidering it here. Always been a fanatic about Roses? You will eventually want to become one here.A Solivagant’s Shoes There was a brief rain shower, not heavy though… right before the day we visited the most renowned place among the tourists and the pride of the locals…… Continue reading Treat For Your Eyes In Ooty Rose Garden
Heaven On Earth: Ooty Botanical Garden
Well, the title might sound a bit extreme. But, being a mountain person and plant and flower enthusiast, the Ooty Botanical garden is close to what heaven feels like for me. It is one of the most tourist-centric hotspots of Ooty laid down in 1897. Occupying a vast area (55 acres), this garden showcases the…… Continue reading Heaven On Earth: Ooty Botanical Garden
And It’s Here – Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 3!
Hey people, ever heard of Chennai Photo Biennale? If someone have asked the same question to me before 2019, I would have said “No”, but not anymore. The first time I came across Chennai Photo Biennale was in 2019, on Instagram. It was when they were conducting a captivating Photography exhibition “CPB Edition 2” around…… Continue reading And It’s Here – Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 3!
A Rejuvenating 2 Days 1 Night In Nagercoil, Kanyakumari!
Kanyakumari, the farthest end of India is an iconic destination to visit by anyone who tours around Tamil Nadu or live in South India. It harbours the weight of Kumari Kandam’s history. Being born in Tamil Nadu, and living in the southern part of India one cannot miss visiting Kanyakumari. Well, it took 24 years…… Continue reading A Rejuvenating 2 Days 1 Night In Nagercoil, Kanyakumari!
The Charm Of Chilean Culture
Chile! My interest for Chile began when I was doing my Spanish course. And of course, I did an assignment on it too. I used to pronounce the name “Chile” very wrongly before that. Check how to pronounce Chile before starting to read about it. Even though you have come across the name Chile, I…… Continue reading The Charm Of Chilean Culture
5 Reasons why you should visit Tuticorin
I have visited Tuticorin many times since I was a kid. It is my parent’s native place also most of our relatives reside there. Back in those days, I haven’t observed much. So, I haven’t found how precious it could be for a newcomer. Recently, after almost seven years, I visited again and travelled around.…… Continue reading 5 Reasons why you should visit Tuticorin
Life Of A Hill
Living in a suburb surrounded by 5 small hills-the Panjapandava hills(that how we named it when we were kids), it’s the only happiest thing at that point with no shops close by, no schools close by or parks. Somehow out of everything we slowly realised the worth of it as we grew up. I am…… Continue reading Life Of A Hill
A Walk Around The Hill On Full Moon Days
The title might sound like I am about to write some witchcraft story. But no. The following travel experience is not going to be religious or witchcraft but you can get to see a little bit of spiritual side. Some people might judge this. But, I can understand it. As many of us tend to…… Continue reading A Walk Around The Hill On Full Moon Days
CMRL: The bridge that connects me and my thirst for local travel
What type of public transport person are you? Train person or a bus person? I am always comfortable with the train. If you have read the previous posts I have already mentioned it before. Travelling in the suburban train, especially the one that runs from Tambaram to Beach station, always healed me whenever I feel…… Continue reading CMRL: The bridge that connects me and my thirst for local travel
Travelling Virtually Around Pacific Asia Like…(Dream To Travel Virtual Event)
Its been 3 months already, staying inside the home which sometimes makes me feels like it’s a cave and sometimes a cocoon. I am trying hard to entertain myself through whatever I can so that my brain nerves won’t turn lethargic and at some point it becomes exhausting. No matter what I do my brain…… Continue reading Travelling Virtually Around Pacific Asia Like…(Dream To Travel Virtual Event)
Darjeeling: The memories which haunts
I have decided to write about the trip to Darjeeling today cause I am so desperate. I am so desperate that I don’t want to forget those memories. And I also want you guys to go make memories in that paradise at least once. When you are going with a group of people, under supervision…… Continue reading Darjeeling: The memories which haunts
A Solivagant’s Friend: Books
A TRAVEL AND A BOOK MAKES A PERPLEXING COMRADE “The Backpackers Group My backpack always has a book whenever and wherever I travel. A book is so important for a solivagant. Most of my trips didn’t end up with meeting new people, also the long trips in trains and buses long for a talk or…… Continue reading A Solivagant’s Friend: Books
The Shores of History
On October 21st 2019, I get to visit the Shores of History. It’s none other than Mamallapuram! . After Xi Jinping(President of China) visit, there has been a drive inside everyone, isn’t it?! So did I. Right at that moment my classmates decided to go there for a short excursion. It took some rough 2…… Continue reading The Shores of History
The Start
This is me. A Solivagant. “You must go on adventures to find out where you belong.”— Sue Fitzmaurice I’ve been thinking to start a blog right from the day I’ve stepped into my class during my Undergraduate program – English literature. But, I wasn’t responsible enough to spend time for something I am not passionate…… Continue reading The Start
A Solivagant's Shoes 