Purpose of the movies? To entertain, to make us think & to make us feel good. There are movies, gives all in small portions but fails to get recognized in individual expectations. I believed James cameron is the best until I saw Inception (Christopher Nolan). Am quite surprised he is Read more…
For a regular movie goer, at times, the posh, decent, quiet and mechanical experience makes to forget the past – how we used to watch movies in Indian rural theatres. I rarely go to Tamil movies here, considering the attitude of theatre building and the people out there. Its bit Read more…
The heaven!. Have I ever written that anywhere here? Nope! We got lucky, I would say to see the heaven in heavenly way.. 😛 Sonamarg, first some facts. Sonamarg, actually a valley situated 88 Kms from Srinagar. Sonamarg connects Amarnath and sometimes act as base camp. Distance from Sonamarg to Read more…
GULMARG The only place I wish I didnt go!. Place is hell dirty, dont-mess-with-me attitude guides, 2~3 hours queues for nothing and will I have good memories about this place? read on. 4th April. I hardly had 1 day for each of the attraction in kashmir (Srinagar, gulmarg, Pahalgam and Read more…
Pahalgam, I would say the best of Kashmir given Sonamarg is taken off the list as it gives access only on conditional basis. Our journey started 3rd April warm morning which turned to hot. With the busy, dusty outskirts of srinagar made it worse with bad roads and long traffice. Read more…
Am going to bat for human in me and the Cylon version of me parallelly. A deep void was there after moving to new place especially when I had the whole place for me. It kept occupied (I hate the word busy!) for sometime and gave me deep and switch-off,switch-on Read more…
Its Friday! and the best possible way to cheat myself that am having fun time is to push myself to a movie!. Even when I feel sulky, sleepy with red veins in eyes. Madagascar is one of the movies I would never forget. Watched the first part with my brother Read more…
A friday evening was spent how exactly not to be spent. I dont have much options that my mind considers other than heading to a movie here in Golden Village. The trailor created lotsa interest and the ever promising Johnny Depp and the Tim Burton promised me something. Trusted that Read more…
The most controversial state in India. Got a whole load of books related to Kashmir, and gonna write about them in a decade (most probably) under MyViews here. For the money I spent, I could/should have chosen a asian country that I didnt land my foot on. I had my Read more…
Honestly this writing should have gone into Singapore section of this site. However, dont want to ruin the fun. So leaving it to your vivid imaginations. This long pending thing got into reality as my wife joined here for a short vacation and I ended up taking her there and Read more…
As of today (4th May’12) 65K users have rated 8.8 out of 10 for this movie. Deserves? Well, am sure its mixed. I keep my expectations at bay whenever the rating of a movie exceeds 8 in imdb.com. Reason is simple, either it lives for the expectations or fails pathetically. Read more…
This is the Part II of Delhi, and the important one for anyone who visits Delhi. Golden Triangle tour extends the Taj Mahal Trip towards Jaipur and their palaces. We opted for a easier package tour as I had no intention to do it on my own considering the complications Read more…
Not gonna be one of my favorite article, however the major attractions of my India’s capital city. Working out a vacation for our wedding anniversary wasnt easy this time due to personal reasons; however we agreed to explore something in India itself. I kind of kept this as surprise to Read more…
A movie that really inspired me to start writing “My Views” section in this site. I follow both Dhanush and Aishwaya R Dhanush. I always felt Dhanush is polite, simple but fully packed. His national award winning performance in Aadukalam raised my expectation from Vetrimaaran and Dhanush too. I always Read more…
Am extending my writing towards non-travel related stuffs too. Just whatever caught my attention even its for a brief, here it is. Watched Marina movie last night (ofcourse this was released in Feb 2012) and wished I should write something about the daring efforts to get the real Marina Read more…
Airshow happened between 14th-19th and open for public in the last two days. I had my sistic reservations for two and ended up in giving one to one of my colleagues. I reached just that morning to Singapore after a long time. Just like it was planned, clouds were in Read more…
This is actually the second part of Ambasamudram. Last time, we covered Irwin’s betrothal at the end of our tour. This time, we kept our itinerrary to attend his marriage first and New year trip as the second.
Well..well. well.. For obvious reasons this is one of the trip I shall never forget. 🙂 It all started when one of my trek mate here sent a facebook request where YMCA’s HK trip for Maclehose Trial was to be covered in 4 days. It said 100 KMs. Honestly that Read more…
World Orchid show 2011 was hosted in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Also as part of this, visitors have been granted a sneak peek at the Gardens by the Bay an iconic project near Singapore Flyer. Grand opening of this project is planned to be in July 2012.
Its all about PADI certification! At times – things look bigger are easier to finish. I scribbled in my diary to enquire PADI certificate in the month of Sep 11. When the page came alive – as usual my little “reading” started. I knew PADI was quite recognized. After a Read more…
I couldn’t wait to pen down this write-up. ‘Coz – am too excited about this or the lessons learnt from the NZ articles that took 6 months to complete. It’s the time of the year for “Parents Trip”. (And completion of some exams, ofcourse). While I was scratching my head Read more…
Auckland That evening, we landed in Auckland and for the local driving we got a Corolla (again) which was bit stiff and less interesting. I convinced myself and drove it to the Ventura Inn hotel (in the airport boulevard). This is for budget travelers and one can expect really disappointing Read more…
Our temptations for the skydiving grow much here, however, we were skeptical about the weather as the previous day shown the symptoms of a possible storm. To surprise us, weather was clean and sunny. That quickly gave me a thought to postpones the flight to Auckland for the next day Read more…
At times, the least expected takes you off guarded. Queenstown is one of them. Queenstown is beautiful, vibrant and lively. I may even call that’s a best place to settle down after retirement. Its that beautiful. Queenstown is dramatic by looks and dreamy to feel. Queenstown sits at the shores Read more…
Milford Sounds (Continued) Next day morning we were awaken by the announcement systems . This time, seals were resting on those rocks near to those cliffs. Too lazy in the morning. 😛 (It seems that they prepare that way for the busy day. They got to find 10% of their Read more…
Milford Sounds – Piopiotahi We reached that departure terminal (for boats/ships) just 30 mins prior to our scheduled time. We redeemed our confirmation with standard boarding tickets and joined those people who were waiting for the same.A bit about this place before we head to our vessel.A little excess to Read more…
Drive to Milford Sounds Oh my..my..my. Where am I going to start. I would need time to collate the things I should write here. I don’t want to miss anything at all. Not even the smallest detail.Milford “sounds”?Na, it doesn’t sound at all.In fact, they should have named as Milford Read more…
After those adventurous moments at Shotover river jet, we were on the road for another long journey which clocked 200 Kms. It was supposed to be less than 2 hours and thirty minutes. But the rain and other drivers made it longer to me. Drive towards Te Anau is quite Read more…
Lake Wanaka to Shotover Jet @ Queenstown Wanaka means “Renewal of Soul” as in Maori culture. Had I been consulted, I would have named as Rejuvenation of the Soul. 😛 Wanaka sits at the Southern end of Lake Wanaka in the otago region. Lake Wanaka is the 4th biggest lake Read more…
Wanaka – Road Treasure After Ice walking adventure, we quickly returned to our mobile home of that lovely Coralla. On our to Wanaka, we had plenty of lookouts and the very first one that easily can be missed and should be missed is Fox Glacier lookout. We had to drive Read more…
Glacier Ice Walking “From its origins high in the Southern Alps, the Franz Josef Glacier descends deep into the lush rainforest of Westland National Park” 25th Jan 2011. We stayed at Alpine Glacier Motel a cosy one for that town. But when you are there in one of the best Read more…
In short time, snow-capped mountains started to mesmerize our eyes. After accompanying other tourist busses and cars, we reached that small little town of Franz Josef. Given that weather, made me to think perfect and ideal time for helihike. We have three lovely peaks out there and two of the Read more…
Date : 24th Jan 2011 Seal Colony, Pancake rocks Wondering, how did I manage this day. I have no clue about it. Entire new Zealand trip itself a hazy dream now. Days pass, memories fade. Bless or curse? 😉 It was a wonderful stretch covering a long distance from Cape Read more…
Cape FoulWind Date : 23rd Jan 2011 The wonderful rainy road drive started from Kaiteriteri. A total of 241 kms of pure pleasure with that cloudy weather. When I started working out for this day, I kept westport as the place for the stay. However, we didn’t have much to Read more…
Abel Tasman | New Zealand 3/9 Lazy! Not you, am bashing myself. But this way managed to stay away from sore eyes for sometime. Starting now and hope I will finish the rest of the NZ articles in one stretch. Comeback my perseverance!! Actually the drive started from Picton and Read more…
22 Jan 2011Marlborough sounds & Queen Charlotte Sounds We woke up that morning with a little hope to see some people in the streets of wellington. But it was sleeping even by 10 am. Our Interislander ferry (actually a ship) which transports everything (yes – everything) from north island to Read more…
Wellington Am gonna say this again and again in the all New Zealand posts here.. Driving in New Zealand is an experience of a lifetime.. Am being forced by myself to complete the previous sentence with “Until you face a speed ticket”. Anyhow thats the truth. New Zealand was on Read more…
Travel Date – 31 Dec to 2 Jan 2011 This time I got excited as my vacation was rush-free as it ran for continuous 11 days. Started to India on the eve of Xmas and managed to pass through customs with Krish’s TV. Next day spent a good 2 hours Read more…
BELUR & HALEBIDU NEW YEAR 2011 Just the pics here. read the article previous article. Belur – Slides
Its time of the year again. My Birthday. Birthdays aint any more fascinating, just a reminder that am getting old. My plan was a simple dinner outing and I clearly told her that dont even plan for gifts. Temptations doesnt leave anyone. Diwali fell on a friday which elongated the Read more…
When do people curse themselves? Not often, but once in a while.. A rare one goes here.. Its been nice 4 long years since I trekked. Why hasnt this flashed atleast once? I was really in need of a break. Note, a good break. One of the trekking group announced Read more…
This wonderful article comes from Kavitha Arunkumar and my heartfelt thanks to her. Below is in her own words. The eagerly awaited day has arrived, yes its an escape from the noisy roads, polluted air, stressful work. Its Sep 2nd 7.30 p.m. I had already packed but still had last Read more…
7th Aug’2010 MARINA BAY SANDS – SKYPARK ************************** Three and a half years in Singapore. Still, a lot more to explore in Singapore itself. Lets say, saving for boring weekends. Singapore is totally on fast track for attracting tourists. Resorts world (Universal Studios) is camping at Sentosa and getting ready Read more…
Date : 11-20 June 2010 My soft callings didnt work 2 years that he should spend sometime with me here in SG. This time, I added pressure by sending Visa. Just before its expiration, he was kind enough to take a week’s off from work. None indulges at work more Read more…
Maldives Wedding anniversary III Download slides here She said ‘Ohh’.. As in “Ohhhh my Godddd” with her hand on her mouth when one of the Maldives island looked exactly like a skyblue necklace with lots of diamonds on the blue sea on our last day – when we took off. Read more…
MACAU – CHINA SAR HONGKONG And her Birthday, counted!21st Jan’ 2010 Its that – I like to take her out on her birthdays generally. Last year, bunking office for her birthday didnt seem working and my India vacation made her to say no to my ‘Birthday Offer’. This year, somewhere Read more…
Gokarna – New Year 2010 ““““““““““` Am going to set a goal.. not sure how much am going to follow.. that is — I should publish articles here within 10 days of my Travel. Taking almost a month is too bad.. 🙁 This trip got almost shaky when there was Read more…
I was feeling guilty everytime someone gets married in my gang. Why wont I be.. They took leave for my marriage and spent weeks with me. And for their marriage? am sitting in Singapore and feeling just guilty.. Off late, I was hit with these thoughts. Surprisingly, Senthil’s Mariaage and Read more…
I never wanted to have an entry here quoting my own birthday.. Surprises come in lifer and here I am; writing one for my own birthday. And who made me? Its my wife Thenmozhi.. She has advised long back to take leave on my birthday (5th Nov) and with little Read more…