Num ooru, Mysuru, nim ooru yaar ooru (Mysuru is my town, what is your town?). Decades ago, I sang that line with a child’s fierce conviction. Recently, my wife and I followed that childhood refrain back, driving from Bengaluru to Mysuru. We made the most of the journey. Three stops. Three elements. Three encounters with […]
Yellowstone: America’s Original Wonderland
I was drowning in the weight of routine. So, when my son showed up and said, “You need to destress, let’s just GO!”—we did. We decided on a Thursday, and by the following Tuesday morning in early June, we were on a four-hour flight from New York to Bozeman, Montana, a gateway town to Yellowstone […]
Breathtaking Banff Beckons
What are the most breathtaking regions you have ever visited where incredible natural beauty extends for miles and miles? For many, the Canadian Rockies top the list. If you have not been there, let me introduce you to the region and its crown jewel, Banff National Park. Banff and three adjoining national parks are a […]