We went on a weekend trip to Mararikulam beach. We took the coastal highway from Kochi, stopped at Kumbalangi, and took a detour to get some local backwater views. Then, we stopped at Chellanam to see the new walkway. At Marari, we stayed at Deshadan’s Tarangi Beach Villas, which was very close to the beach.… Read More Mararikulam
We went on a one-week family trip to Shimla. We flew into Chandigarh and drove from there to Shimla. Our initial plan was to go to Manali; however, due to recent landslides and poor road conditions, we changed our destination to Shimla. It was my first time visiting Shimla. It is a beautiful place, though… Read More Shimla
A Whirlwind Adventure Through the Caucasus I recently returned from an incredible journey to the beautiful country of Georgia. From majestic mountains to ancient caves and charming towns, Georgia truly captivated my heart. Buckle up as I take you through my whirlwind 6-day adventure! Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi – Old Charm and New Vibrancy… Read More Georgia
Vacation at Kovalam beach in Kerala… Read More Kovalam: My Think Week Experience
We started our second day after cooking some breakfast at the Greenwood hostel where we stayed last night. Staying in such shared accommodations always offers a unique experience and is easy on the budget. Our first stop was Derrynane Beach. The weather was very sunny and many people were enjoying the calm, shallow waters already.… Read More Ring of Kerry – Day 2
The Ring of Kerry is a stunning 179 km scenic drive in County Kerry. We began our journey in Athlone and arrived in Killarney before noon. It is a charming town bustling with tourists. After lunch, we headed to Killarney National Park. With so much to see in this huge 100km2 park, picking up a… Read More Ring of Kerry – Day 1
Cliffs of Moher is a popular tourist destination in Ireland, around 2 hours drive from Athlone. I have been there a couple of times before. The place has changed a lot. The crowds were quite large, and the narrow, fenced path made walking a bit challenging. On the bright side, the weather was surprisingly pleasant… Read More Cliffs of Moher
360km long Shanon river is one of the largest river in Ireland. In Athlone it flows through the middle of the town & provides a fantastic view from the Burgess park. The park and the shopping mall Golden Island next to it are the landmarks of the town. Our apartment was right across Golden Island.… Read More Evening at Shanon River
After about 14 years, I got a chance to revisit Ireland, thanks to my wife. We set out from Athlone for a scenic 300km drive, towards Galway and then detouring to Clifden. Coming from India I felt a bit uneasy behind the wheel with the discipled Ireland traffic initially. But very soon I was back… Read More Keem Beach: Achill Island, Ireland
Morning view captured from our balcony.
Anil G Kurian 