You can read the first part of this blog here. After wolfing down my second breakfast, I walked out of the restaurant, caressing my imaginary pumped-up muscles and roaring mentally like a war hero, fully charged for the rest of my trip. Imagine Popeye, ready to take on the entire world, after gobbling down a … Continue reading Travel Diaries: The Sreepadmanabhaswamy Temple, & Methan Mani.
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Travel Diaries: A Bus Ride to East Fort & a Walk Through Chalai Bazaar
September 11, 2025, Thursday - Day 2, Exploring East Fort in Trivandrum After a good night’s sleep, morning walk, bath, and a light idli & coconut chutney(chammanthi) breakfast, I was raring for a long, adventurous day. Did I mention I made new friends? Yes, of course, my three hostel roommates, who were juniors working at … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Bus Ride to East Fort & a Walk Through Chalai Bazaar
Travel Diaries: A Father and Mother Without a Child.
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com September 10, 2025, Wednesday - Day 1, Moving to Trivandrum I bid a funny goodbye to my family before my brother dropped me off at Kollam Railway Station. My parents were like: “After exploring Trivandrum, come straight home. Don’t take any deviation to Goa or the Himalayas.” Well, in my … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Father and Mother Without a Child.
Travel Diaries: 30 Days in Trivandrum – Chasing an Old Dream
Kazhakuttam railway station, Trivandrum. 📸 kidseye.jpg Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of my home state, Kerala. If you’re a family member or close friend, you probably already know that I worked there for four years during my not-so-fulfilling IT days, before quitting the field altogether to pursue my love of literature and creative writing. … Continue reading Travel Diaries: 30 Days in Trivandrum – Chasing an Old Dream
Travel Diaries: A Nightmare, a Missed Boat, & an Ethereal Ride to Sambranikodi – Part 2
Mangrove trees near Sambranikodi Island You can read the first part of this blog here. A Sudden Camaraderie Even as I wiped my brow with a tissue and settled onto a window seat, I was still feeling embarrassed by my mistake. My mind was overloaded with the could-have-been and would-have-been scenarios: “I should have called … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Nightmare, a Missed Boat, & an Ethereal Ride to Sambranikodi – Part 2
Travel Diaries: A Nightmare, a Missed Boat, & an Ethereal Ride to Sambranikodi – Part 1
Sambranikodi Island - a Mangrove Paradise in Kollam, Kerala. See Ashtamudi On August 9, 2025, while I was walking through the shores of ‘Ashtamudi Lake’, near the Kollam KSRTC bus stand, I noticed a double-decker boat, with the name ‘See Ashtamudi.’ Out of sheer curiosity, I jotted down the boat’s contact details. Back in the … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Nightmare, a Missed Boat, & an Ethereal Ride to Sambranikodi – Part 1
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
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.
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