Travel Diaries: Sunset at Kollam Beach & an Independence Day Rant

August 15, Friday We Indians celebrate August 15 as our Independence Day. It's also a national holiday for us. Slow First-Half The day began with heavy showers. I thought I would have to spend the entire day indoors. In fact, I spent the first half of the day plugged to my desktop, watching various news … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Sunset at Kollam Beach & an Independence Day Rant

Poem: The Silent Scene

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The silent scene is changing in my glass window. Green curtains are dancing in the wind. There is a hurry on the sky road suddenly, a huge traffic heading home. Eagle headed to the West silently descends in a swift dip... She knows it's time … Continue reading Poem: The Silent Scene

Travel Diaries: Two Forgotten Historical Monuments in Kollam – British Residency & Cheenakottaram

“To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?” - Cicero. 19 August 2025, Tuesday A bee was buzzing near my ear as I left … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Two Forgotten Historical Monuments in Kollam – British Residency & Cheenakottaram

Travel Diaries: Eight Point Art Cafe – Where Art Meets Taste

8 Point Art Cafe: Art Gallery and Cafeteria. August 19, 2025, Tuesday After exploring the Adventure Park, I retraced my path back to the Eight Point Art Cafe. It’s an art gallery and cafe nestled in the heart of Asramam, Kollam. I’ve been to this cafe before, mostly with my cousin brother. He loved the … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Eight Point Art Cafe – Where Art Meets Taste

Travel Diaries: Adventure Park Kollam- Sculptures & Travel Lessons.

A slow traveler’s guide to Adventure Park Kollam, including ticket prices, timings, sculptures, boating at Ashtamudi Lake, and solo travel reflections.

Travel Diaries: From Kollam Children’s Park to Ashtamudi’s Shores

It was my first time at the park. I have an affinity for water bodies, so I was instantly drawn to the small pond near the entrance. I stood there for some time, just soaking in the sight: the green water of the pond, its blue cemented rim, the reflections of the trees nearby, the fallen dry leaves.