The nationwide lockdown in India that went on for nearly two months inspired a lot of people to explore their hobbies. While some utilized it to learn cooking, some went on to find solace in art. I, on the other hand, learned a very unique skill. I learned to manage my kitchen waste. It took …
Some things in life come to you in a big fat surprise package. And a good-kind of surprise. The one that gives you happy memories whenever you remember them. Angel’s Landing was one such hike for us. Tarun and I were in the US in October 2019 when we planned the West Coast road trip …
Continue reading Angel’s landing- Hiking on America’s most dangerous trail
There is a reason why I pick books after much consideration. It has got nothing to do with my overzealous life. It’s because I fear that I will die before reading the best literature on the face of the Earth. So, just like my friends, I pick my books very carefully. Anyway, I picked Milk …
People who are close to me know that I’m a scaredy-cat; a chicken. If you hide behind the door and surprise me, there’s a good chance that I’ll shriek louder than at least five howler monkeys. Loud enough to scare you in return, yes! It’s hard to understand why I’m like that but trust me, …
Why do we travel? Why do we leave the comfort of our home and seek pleasure in visiting another land?
There are only a few things in life which make me sleepless at night. Fear is one of them. I am afraid of the dark. I’m also afraid of the water, but that’s another story. Tarun (my partner) told me that we’ll trek in the dark so that we can reach Chandrashila peak before the …
“Mountains are calling, and I must go” is not my story. “It’s my birthday and I must breathe some fresh air” is my story. I began this ritual in 2017. Every year, on my birthday, I take refuge in the mountains and trek to a peak where no one can call/WhatsApp me (sorry, family & …
Continue reading Deoria Tal- The hidden treasure in the heart of Uttarakhand
Before I sat down to write this, I went through the phobia list on the internet and apprised myself with the exact term for my fear. I got to know that there are, to be precise, three different terms for the same fear. (Also, I felt grateful that I am not aware or not living with the …
Before I begin- This is not a book review. This book doesn’t need a review. What you really need is a thankful note to Aanchal Malhotra. Tell her that you will be forever indebted to her for what she has done. Through every anecdote, she has brought you the stories which were buried deep down …
