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This blog is about a week in London filled with firsts: first solo international trip, first layover flight, first time navigating a foreign city alone, and first time representing my current company in the London insurance market.

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Some trips are planned months in advance, while others fall into place almost effortlessly. Our road trip to Coonoor and Wellington was somewhere in between—planned, but with a few meaningful coincidences along the way. More »Bengaluru to Coonoor and Wellington: A Nilgiris Road Trip

Some places allow themselves to be discovered casually. Others resist convenience and insist on intent. Nanjangud, also known as Kashi of the South or Dakshina Kashi, belongs firmly to the latter category. This historic temple town near Mysuru is known for the Srikanteshwara Temple, pilgrimage circuits, and cultural heritage.

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Revisiting Odisha after three decades was part pilgrimage, part nostalgia. From Bhubaneswar’s ancient temples to Jagannath Puri’s rituals and Konark’s festival magic, this journey blended memory, devotion, and discovery.

Welcome to Travelbugs, a new series featuring the travelogues, travails, and triumphs experienced by Amar and his wife, Mrunal, during their numerous travels over the years. This inaugural post chronicles a spontaneous weekend escape that became a treasure trove of memories. This post features the Bengaluru to Mysuru road trip, and is authored by Mrunal Pandit.
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Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple: A Pilgrimage Stop on the Way to Udupi. A reflective travel vignette on stopping at the Uchila Mahalakshmi Temple during a road trip to Udupi.
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