Travel has a way of breaking the monotony, pulling us out of familiar routines and placing us in spaces where the universe winks at us—if only we’re paying attention. I …
A Peek Into the Gurukulam Way of Life
Gurukulam The word alone paints a picture—a wise guru sitting under a tree, sharing knowledge with eager students gathered around. It’s an ancient way of learning, where students live with …
Falling in Love with Cafes in a Small Kerala Town
Confession: I used to be against the cafe culture. Back when I lived in the city, I saw cafes as bougie indulgences—an excuse to spend way too much on coffee …
A Journey into Kalaripayattu at a Gurukul in Kerala
I don’t know exactly when this dream started, but I’ve been talking about learning Kalaripayattu in Kerala for at least a year now. Maybe it began when I watched historical …
Beyond the Instagram Filter: Lessons from 4.5 Months on the Road
Long-term travel has become the cool thing to do! It’s romanticised as this perpetual vacation of seeing beautiful sights, exotic food and wonder after wonder. Well, I dreamed that dream …