Miami, Florida
Miami is my sunshine city. I always feel like I have stepped into a movie set with
pastel buildings, palm trees and endless blue water. My favorite time to be here is
just before sunset when the sky turns pink and orange and the city lights slowly wake
up. I like walking along the beach, listening to waves and random conversations in
different languages.
For me, Miami is more than beaches. It is about late-night walks on Ocean Drive,
crazy bright cars, Cuban coffee that keeps me awake, and music coming from every
corner. It is the place where my student life stress melts for a while. If I had to
pick one word for Miami, it would be “holiday-mode”.
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is pure theme-park happiness. The city feels like it was built inside a
roller-coaster. My favorite memories are from long days in the parks, standing in
lines with friends, eating way too much junk food and laughing like kids when the
rides drop or spin.
At night, the parks light up with fireworks and music, and everything feels larger
than real life. Orlando always reminds me that it is okay to pause being a “serious”
grad student and just act like a child again for one day.
New York City & New Year’s Eve
New York City on New Year’s Eve is one of the loudest and happiest nights I have ever
experienced. Standing in Times Square, surrounded by people from all over the world,
waiting for the ball to drop, feels unreal. The screens are brighter than the sky,
and the countdown makes my heart race.
Beyond the party, I love exploring smaller parts of the city – quiet coffee shops,
subway rides, and random street musicians. New York always feels like it is moving
faster than me, but that is exactly what inspires me.
Boston & Around
Boston is my current home base. It is a mix of red-brick history, student energy and
cold windy walks along the Charles River. My daily life happens here – classes,
projects, grocery runs – but the city still surprises me with new corners and views.
I like watching the seasons change in Boston. Fall colors, snowy winters and bright
spring days all feel different but equally cinematic. Because I live here, Boston is
more than a tourist stop; it is where this whole travel journal actually starts.
New Hampshire & Vermont Road Trips
Whenever city life feels too loud, I drive into New Hampshire and Vermont. The
highways slowly turn into tree tunnels, small towns and hills that look like they
are painted. In fall, the colors are so strong that the whole view feels filtered.
These trips are my calm reset. I stop for random viewpoints, tiny cafés and quiet
lakes. Even a simple gas-station stop in the middle of nowhere feels like a scene
from a road-trip movie.
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem has a slower, older mood with small streets and famous witch-trial history.
Walking here feels like entering a storybook. The museums, old houses and even
the gift shops all lean into the spooky theme.
I enjoy visiting Salem in the fall, when the air is cold and people are dressed in
costumes. It is the opposite of shiny Miami or busy New York, but it has its own
charm and personality.
Ayodhya & Ram Mandir
Ayodhya is one of the most emotional trips I have taken. I grew up hearing stories
of Lord Ram and the city, so seeing the Ram Mandir with my own eyes felt like
connecting childhood faith with my present life. The temple complex is grand, but
at the same time surprisingly peaceful.
In the evening, the lights, chants and people from every corner of India create
an atmosphere that is hard to describe. It feels like a mix of festival and deep
silence inside. This visit is a big reason why I wanted this website to exist.
Banaras (Varanasi)
Banaras feels ancient and wise. Sitting on the ghats and watching the Ganga slowly
move past is one of my favourite memories. The evening aarti with lamps, smoke and
bells makes the whole river look like it is glowing.
The small lanes, chai stalls and old buildings add another layer to the city. Every
time I am in Banaras, I feel like time slows down and speeds up at the same time.
Vrindavan
Vrindavan is full of Krishna energy – temples, bhajans and prasad everywhere. The
narrow lanes are always busy with people, colours and music. It feels like a living
song of devotion.
I like visiting different temples, listening to stories from locals and just
watching how faith and daily life mix naturally in this town.
Goa
Goa is my slow-motion beach movie. Days start late with brunch and end with walks
on the sand, live music and the sound of the sea. Time feels softer here; nobody is
in a hurry.
I enjoy simple things in Goa – watching sunsets with friends, trying different
beach shacks and just letting the salty air fix my mood.
Mumbai
Mumbai feels like it runs on dreams and cutting chai. I love walking along Marine
Drive at night, looking at the “Queen’s Necklace” lights. Local trains, traffic
and street food all blur into one big fast rhythm.
For me, Mumbai is where Bollywood mood meets real life. It is messy, crowded and
beautiful at the same time.
Delhi
Delhi has layers – old Delhi lanes with chai and chaat, and New Delhi with wide
roads and monuments. I like that in one day you can see India Gate, eat at a
small street stall and shop in a modern mall.
The metro keeps the whole city connected, and every station feels like a different
world. Delhi always keeps me busy and full.
Coorg & Hill Escapes
Coorg is all about green hills, coffee plantations and misty mornings. It is the
kind of place where my phone stays in my pocket and I just listen to the rain or
watch clouds move through the trees.
These hill trips remind me to slow down. They balance the high-energy city life
that I usually live.
Gujarat Cities – Ahmedabad, Vadodara & Surat
The Gujarat cities in my story are full of family, food and festivals. I love
late-night drives, street snacks and the mix of business and tradition in these
places.
Navratri garba nights, local sweets and polite but straightforward people make
these cities feel very real and grounded for me.
A small snapshot comparing a few of my most special places in the USA and India.