Tromsø is the largest city in northern Norway. Rightly called the Arctic capital, Tromsø is lucky to enjoy not one but two natural phenomenon every year - Northern lights (winter) and Midnight Sun( summer). We were lucky to enjoy northern lights as we visited the city...

Hurtigruten is an excellent way to explore the Norwegian coast. It runs along Norway's western and northern coast between Bergen and Kirkenes. The  classic voyage is 12 days which starts from Bergen and ends in Kirkines. Some people even opt for return journey to...

Bergen is called the gateway to the fjords. The Norwegian Fjords are one the worlds most spectacular natural attractions. There are many fjords you can choose from but we chose the deepest and biggest fjord Sognefjord. You can club the fjord cruise with your day trip...

2.5 Unforgettable Days in Bergen – The Best Short Holiday You Can Have in Europe! Bergen is Norway’s 2nd-largest city, it still appears pretty small for someone from a huge metropolis (someone like me!) In many ways, Bergen is the gateway to the Fjords of Norway. This...

There are different ways to travel the approx 210 km distance from Stavanger to Bergen (bus, plane(if you get cheap tickets)), but we chose the ferry because it gave us the chance to enjoy the beautiful fjords, high mountains and picturesque small farms that separate...

I don’t have to tell you this; you already know that we are facing one of the worst challenges in recent human history – the COVID-19 pandemic. In the face of this medical, social and even economic emergency, the entire world is undergoing a shift from its traditional...

"Anyone can cook!" -- The ghost of Chef Gusteau, Ratatouille (film) I hope I don’t come across as arrogant when I say that the above is definitely true in my case. From a young, newly-married bride who couldn’t even boil water to a wife and mother who loves to...

The suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput has stirred many individuals including me. The netizens have all come alive with different stories and different perspectives. Some say he was depressed, some say he was on drugs, some say it was nepotism! The tiny judgmental part...

I have become my grandmother! Since the Coronavirus crisis hit us like a ton of bricks, I have ‘met’ a lot of complainers and whiners. These are the people who complain about the virus, about the national lockdown, about social distancing, about essentials shortages,...

Anaemia occurs due to loss of iron and whose iron intake is not adequate. I have always been anaemic and my haemoglobin count not more than 9. Everyone is aware about dark green leafy vegetables like spinach,fenugreek as iron rich foods. However I found the following...

Common Cold Cold and cough have become synonymous to the metro cities of India. Every weather change, the first one to greet you is common cold. Here is how you can fight it with simple home remedies. All of these are tried and tested by me on myself and even my...

Pavanmuktasan Pavan → wind mukt → free/relief asana → posture/pose Also known as: Knee to chest pose Level: Beginner Pavan muktasan is one of the best poses for relieving gastric problems such as acidity, indigestion and bloating (gas). However, it also has other...

Vajrasan Vajra → thunderbolt asana → posture/pose Also known as: Kneeling/diamond pose Level: Beginner Unlike most asanas, Vajrasan can be done on a full stomach. It is an ideal pose to help with the practise of Pranayam, Kapalbhati and meditation. Sustaining the pose...

Mandukasan Mandu → frog asana → posture/pose Level: Beginner Benefits: Massages internal organs including the pancreas to help control diabetes Helps reduce belly fat Improves digestion and provides relief from constipation, acidity and bloating Strengthens back and...