I took a bus to Antwerp from Amsterdam —a 2.5-hour journey by Flixbus, which was very punctual. I left my luggage in the railway station lockers and went off to explore the city. The friendly tourist office staff gave me a map and general directions. He said it was just a 20-minute walk to the…
Month: December 2025
The People You Meet: Stories from the Road
The best part of traveling is meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds—people who leave a lasting impact on you with snippets of their life stories. Like my Airbnb hostess in Budapest, a corporate lawyer who became a lawyer by default. After a decade in the profession, she now wants to be independent and is…
Walkeshwar: Mumbai’s Own Varanasi
Did you know that Mumbai has its very own version of Varanasi? At Walkeshwar’s Banganga Tank, the spiritual energy is just as captivating, especially during Dev Diwali. Every year on Dev Diwali, Banganga comes alive as hundreds of oil lamps are lit around the ancient tank, creating a magical glow. The celebration isn’t just for…


