Two women have given 2018 its best movie of the year. Meghna Gulzar deftly directs the most cute looking and girl-woman Aalia Bhatt, in the role of an Indian spy in Pakistan, a true story leading up to the Indo-Pakistan War of '71. That this chota packet can act, like Wow! has been proven over... Continue Reading →
Tokyo – Land of Extremes and Eccentricities – Part 2
While the troika of Shibuya, Shinjuku and Tokyo will make sure that your days in Tokyo city are packed with Must- Sees and Must-Dos, it’s the eccentricities that this city is teeming with that will make this trip unforgettable. The Japanese truly have a weird way of dealing with their boredom. They take specialty outings to a different level…
Hachiko, a Dog’s Tale
Hachiko is not some imaginary or abstract symbol. He was a real dog. The story of Hachiko is so beautiful and emotional, it will melt any heart and bring tears to the eyes.
Welcome to Japan: What to expect, what not…
Travel easy, travel hard.... Set your expectations right and your to-do list in order before you step out of the airport. Then, just sit back and soak in the rich experiences Japan-in-waiting has to offer you....
Chadar Trek 2017 – An escape story
It’s January. And Chadar trek pics are all over the internet again. The pics are teasing my memory. Of course, I cannot go again this year. So here I am doing the next best thing... reminiscing about the most thrilling, adventurous and brave trip of my life. Chadar trek 2017! What is this Chadar Trek?... Continue Reading →
In Japan, Poop Like a King!
Disclaimer: Reader discretion recommended. 'Coz I am gonna talk crap. I know this is a long awaited post. It’s not going to be a long one, though. I promise. I mean, for how long can I keep up with talking crap 🙂 I had heard excited tales about the Japanese toilets from a friend who... Continue Reading →
Unscrambling the Japanese
I had begun my post on Japan by saying there are two sets of reasons I want to give for visiting the country, one dwelled on before my travel, and the other would be the compelling reasons I returned with. I have already explained why I chose Japan in my previous post. Now here’s why... Continue Reading →