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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. 

Travel Diaries: Sunny & Sonder at Asramam Maidan

Bougainvilleas in Bloom. 9 August 2025, Saturday.  The start of my long walks in August. 🙂 In my hometown, Kollam, the rains are less frequent in August compared to June and July, so I plan to cover more places from my India trip itinerary this month. Let’s see how that pans out. Fingers crossed.  I … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Sunny & Sonder at Asramam Maidan

Travel Diaries: A Rainy Walk Through Asramam Maidan

20 July 2025 The Walkway Around Asramam Maidan. “മുറ്റത്തെ മുല്ലയ്‌ക്ക് മണമില്ല (Muttathe Mullaykku Manamilla)” is a popular saying in my mother tongue, Malayalam. Its literal translation is “The jasmine in one’s garden has no scent.” It implies that we often lose respect for or take for granted things and people that are too familiar to … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Rainy Walk Through Asramam Maidan

Travel Diaries: A Hidden Historic Gem in Thangasserry – St. Thomas Fort

A painting depicting St. Thomas Fort and Thangasserry Lighthouse in its old grandeur. On the Way After visiting the Thangasserry Breakwater Tourism Park, I walked towards the next spot on my itinerary, a ruined fort. On the way, I saw small stalls selling sweets and cold drinks. We Keralites call such stalls pettikadakal (“petti” means … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Hidden Historic Gem in Thangasserry – St. Thomas Fort

Travel Diaries: Thangasserry Breakwater Tourism Park – A Walk Down Memory Lane

Thangasserry Breakwater Tourism Park as seen from the Thangasserry Lighthouse. The Wait for a Sunny Day If you’ve read my previous travel blog, “A Tale of Two Rainbows…,” then you already know that on July 6th, I had set out to explore a picturesque coastal village named Thangasserry in my hometown of Kollam. Though I … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Thangasserry Breakwater Tourism Park – A Walk Down Memory Lane

Travel Diaries: A Tale of Two Rainbows ft. Thangasserry Lighthouse 

The view from the top was nothing short of breathtaking. On one side, there was the mighty Arabian Sea, and on top an ever mightier and bluer sky. I could see the Sea Bridge or Pulimutt, which is part of the Thangassery Breakwater Tourism Park, and a fleet of fishing boats docked nearby.

Travel Diaries: A Noon Walk to Thirumullavaram Beach

Kollam's Hidden Coastal Charm , Thirumullavaram Beach. If you’re someone who has been following my website for a while, you already know I’m on a grand (and somewhat delusional) mission to go on my 'Dream India Trip' this year. My blog ‘My Quintessential India Trip Dream’, published in May 2025, talked about the same.  But … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Noon Walk to Thirumullavaram Beach

Travel Diaries: Exploring Thevally – Part 2

🔖 Disclaimer Please read the first part of the blog here to understand the full context. This blog reflects my personal travel experiences and thoughts. All opinions are my own and not intended as factual or political commentary. I’ve taken care not to share any sensitive or restricted information.  Thevally Bridge The Thevally Palace  As … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Exploring Thevally – Part 2

Travel Diaries: Exploring Thevally – Part 1

16 May 2025  A Blister  Whenever my non-Malayali friends ask me what they should keep in mind while exploring Kerala, I tell them that carrying a bottle of drinking water and an umbrella, applying sunscreen, and wearing light clothing can never go wrong. But I’m learning the hard way what can go wrong, even if … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Exploring Thevally – Part 1