Meghalaya Guide: Living Root Bridges & Endless Rain

 

We all have our own bucket list with all the fancy places we want to visit and experience by our own. I also have one, but to be honest, Meghalaya was there but not in my Top 3 destinations. I am more of a beach person who enjoys lazing at the quiet beach holding a beer under the sun looking at the waves. My wife though, wanted to go anywhere other than beach. Meghalaya is one destination we agreed on instantly. One of my friend also decided to join us along with his partner a day later.

Booking tickets and hotels didn't take much time, but deciding what all to cover in Meghalaya took lot of time. We had limited time and list of places to visit was huge. We spent lot of days in designing the itinerary and finalizing the places we would be able to cover within the limited time we have and trust me, this was most difficult part. Although we did cover most of the places, but if we had more time, we would have enjoyed a lot more. 

Goa, when it started to feel like Home - Chapter 3

My mind keeps telling me, “Explore new places! See the world! Try a different continent!” But my heart? My heart just whispers one word: Goa. It’s a conflict I’ve had for years. It’s not that I don’t love exploring, but when I think of a vacation, Goa feels less like a destination and more like a second home—a place where my soul exhales and my feet feel at peace.

I’ve been to many beach destinations, but the unique charm of Goa is something no other place has quite captured. This time, we decided to brave North Goa, a region I usually avoid due to the crowds. Our destination? The serene, laid-back haven of Arambol. I wanted to experience the North without the Baga-Calangute madness, and Arambol was the perfect compromise. Little did I know, the madness would start long before we even got there.