My Travels Category

A collection of travel stories through the years, in no particular order. Includes travel woes, interesting experiences, recommendations and my quirky take on new places

Stranded in Nairobi
September 25, 2015 | My Travels - Travel

Stranded in Nairobi

I have imported some old travel related posts from my personal blog into this one. This particular post is about my misadventure in Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta airport in 2010. I can safely say that this was one of the worst airports I have ever passed through, and I have…

The Journey to my Roots (Part 1) – Mayavaram
June 23, 2015 | My Travels - Travel

The Journey to my Roots (Part 1) – Mayavaram

Deep in the heart of Tanjore district is the town of Mayiladuthurai, formerly known as Mayavaram or Mayuram. Growing up, I had often heard the name of this town and had a vague idea that my father’s family came from there. Except for the rare reference to Mayavaram at…

The Journey to my Roots (Part 2) – Descended from Nobility?
June 20, 2015 | My Travels - Travel

The Journey to my Roots (Part 2) – Descended from Nobility?

I have always been a history buff. Stories with historical settings, epic novels about a time gone by, tales from the distant past…I am endlessly fascinated by them. In 2007, during a conversation with my grand-uncle Subbu (my mom’s uncle), I discovered that he had been working…

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