There is beauty in everything around us; even in the loudest noise and in the darkest room. To savor the beauty in everything, you need to seek. Be a seeker. Seeking nevertheless does not imply journeying wherever one desires. It is about bringing in harmony the beauty inside with the beauty outside. It is about … Continue reading The mystical blend of architecture and silence – Global Vipassana Pagoda
Travelling is more than just backpacking and sightseeing. There is something deeper about it. It is about embracing. In July 2013, I escaped my busy life to follow my passion. I traveled to the Great Rift Valley – a piece of paradise that appears to be undisturbed for ages. The valleys were nicely garlanded with … Continue reading Embracing the Great Rift Valley, Kenya
I had a presumption that the Massai are cattle herders merely and beyond this distinctive occupation, they are restrained and clueless to what is trending in the cities. But, my travels proved my presumption wrong and that is the constructive side of travelling – it makes us. On the 16th of February 2013, I walked … Continue reading The Massai Market, a colorful oasis in the heart of Nairobi
In Kenya, every day is different from the previous one. On the 17th of April 2014, I escaped the hustle and bustle of Nairobi, and ventured into the Nairobi National Park. The smell of the blossoming valleys, the mist-veiled hills, the rushing rivers, the plush greenery, the humming of the bees, the chirping birds, the … Continue reading On being a Massai
Living in Democratic Republic of Congo is undoubtedly a brave venture. Blending into the culture of the country was hard. The outbreak of Ebola pandemic in West Africa made the climate tenser. Walking down the lane of memory, I recall those days when I would wait for hours to have a fortunate glimpse of the … Continue reading Finding my purpose in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
In April 2014, my brother submitted to his craving for Africa and traveled to Kenya in quest of adventures. I cheerily drove to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to welcome him on the African continent. On the 15th of April 2014, we packed our food supplies and camera, and embarked on a memorable road-trip at the … Continue reading Road trips never lie, Nairobi to Naivasha
When I landed in Mumbai on the 11th of March 2015, I craved to venture beyond its frontiers and dreamed to fill my luggage with stories from across cities. My longing to venture wider around the majestic continent grew beyond my desire to feel Mumbai and Pune. But my train journey ripped apart my preconceived … Continue reading The revelation of a train journey
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is settled resplendently in the heart of Borivali East, Mumbai. On the 23rd of March 2015, I walked jubilantly into the park with the eventual hope to unleash myself from everything that had kept me repressed and contained for years. I undoubtedly confirm that this place is a piece of heaven … Continue reading The healing powers of Borivali
On the morning of March 12th, I headed to the railway station to catch a train at Dadar. With my ticket in hand, I walked to the advised platform and keenly looked for a place to rest. The platform was crowded; more crowded than I anticipated. I learned that the train would delay to arrive. … Continue reading The conversation at Dadar Railway Station
The craving to take the road less traveled to, emerged from my passion to bring stories few have to narrate. Having soaked myself into the umpteen cultures around the vast African continent for the past four years, I felt the divine call to lose myself again but this time, the destination was different – India. … Continue reading Hello Mumbai
