Category: Travel stories

Around the world in 60 days #BarAThon

Posted in Aks Corner, Self Love, Short Stories, Travel stories50 Comments

I always dreamt of roaming the world- the snow clad Swiss mountains and the museums in Paris, the blue waters in Miami and the skyscrapers in New York. The hiking trail in Hong Kong and the busy streets of Tokyo. The bus ride in London and the shopping streets in Milan. I wanted to see… Continue reading Around the world in 60 days #BarAThon

What is it about “women only” travel that makes us so uncomfortable?

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Friendship, Self Love, Sexism, sisterhood, Travel stories41 Comments

My Mom and I took our first trip together, just the 2 of us to Malaysia and Singapore, back in 2011. It was her first international trip and my 2nd (after my maiden official trip to Hong Kong). I had landed a plum job with a leading Investment bank and decided to splurge my first… Continue reading What is it about “women only” travel that makes us so uncomfortable?

YOLO- You only live once. #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Friendship, gratitude, Love & Relationships, Self Love, sisterhood, The Couple, Travel stories33 Comments

I was browsing the net listlessly, my mind was thinking about Suraj and our incomplete trip to Europe. Now that things were settled with Nysa, Arjun and the baby, we had decided to take 2 week long trip to Europe covering a few countries. It had been a long time we had travelled together- just… Continue reading YOLO- You only live once. #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

The fabulous life you thought was merely a dream #WomensDay #LetterToSelf

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, gratitude, job, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting, Self Love, sisterhood, Travel stories, Women@Work25 Comments

Dear Aks, I see you, with a smile on your face, a pretentious one. I can tell for I know how tough this was. Being a nerdy girl comes with its cons. Don’t people love to make fun of those who take their studies seriously? Being among the top 3 in class every time is… Continue reading The fabulous life you thought was merely a dream #WomensDay #LetterToSelf

Trade off #FFFAW #FlashFiction

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Flash Fiction, Friendship, job, Micro Blog, Micro Fiction, Micro Tales, Self Love, switzerland, Travel stories17 Comments

Sana looked at the pristine waters, breathing in the fresh air. She was in her dream city Lucerne – not for a few days on vacation this time but for 2 years on an International Assignment. Having spent her life in India, her trip to Switzerland had been a life changing experience. Not just the… Continue reading Trade off #FFFAW #FlashFiction

Travelling – A Love Affair | #AditisPen #GuestPost

Posted in Aks Corner, GuestPost, Self Love, Travel stories8 Comments

Hola! Welcoming Aditi, the wanderlust girl with her spell binding travel stories – an intriguing topic especially when all I can talk about now is solo travel after my 10 weeks trip to Switzerland which has now come to an end. Over to Aditi!   I had a dream last night. I was wandering about… Continue reading Travelling – A Love Affair | #AditisPen #GuestPost

Finding LOVE Sunday Photo Fiction Challenge

Posted in Aks Corner, Flash Fiction, Love & Relationships, Micro Blog, Micro Fiction, Micro Tales, Sunday Photo Fiction, The Couple, Travel stories21 Comments

As a girl, I always dreamt of my knight in shining armour. I looked forward to a tall dark handsome guy sweeping me off my feet,we go to these exotic locations like the beach in Maldives and sit by the sea,with our glass of champagne,holding hands and pouring our heart out. But here I am,… Continue reading Finding LOVE Sunday Photo Fiction Challenge