Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is often called the greenest capital in the world. While I can’t vouch for the city alone, I can definitely say the entire country is incredibly green. Tucked away in the heart of Europe, Slovenia is best known for the scenic Lake Bled, which tops most “places to visit” lists….
Budapest: A City Full of Surprises
Having visited Prague, I expected Budapest to be similar. But these two cities are as different as chalk and cheese. Budapest is a sprawling urban city, lacking the typical old town that’s so common in Europe. While most of the main sights in Budapest are within walking distance of each other, to truly experience the…
Kumbh: An Unexpected Journey
And then, there was Kumbh. Honestly, I don’t really know why I decided to visit the Kumbh Mela this year. It was never on my list of places to see. Maybe the trigger was a comment from my building’s watchman, who is from UP. He said, “Aap duniya ghoomti ho. To Kumbh bhi jayiye.” (“You…


