Roshan Dhanasekar
A Jaipur Affair - Day 2
When I plan for a trip, I watch videos and read blogs as a part of my research. So, when I was researching for my trip to Jaipur, my good...
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Travel
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Dec 28, 2021
- 4 min
A Jaipur Affair - Day 1
When I started travelling, I was very particular about having a schedule and adhering to it. But over the years, I have been okay to let...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
Salt in my hair, Beer in my tummy, Happiness in my heart
Goa holds a special place in my heart. The countless number of beaches, the sand that makes my feet feel funny, the colourful houses of...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Apr 11, 2021
- 3 min
Amid the pandemic: A new travel experience
I welcomed 2020 with love, laughter and warmth by the beach in the South of Sri Lanka, drinking cheap beer with total strangers. And at...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jul 26, 2020
- 5 min
Where to stay in Sri Lanka - A hostel guide
Accommodation, among other things, adds up to how your travel pans out. It can either make or break your entire plan. With an intense...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jul 12, 2020
- 5 min
A 2-week Sri Lanka Travel Itinerary
Sri Lanka was my second international trip which I took in December of 2019. It’s 6 months later and I still can’t get over the country,...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jul 5, 2020
- 3 min
Mirissa, a paradise on earth
What comes to your mind when you think of vacation? For me it's a beach destination - waking up to the sound of the water hitting the...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jun 29, 2020
- 5 min
Exploring Ella, Finding Solace in a Stranger and Making Friends for a Lifetime
I love travelling solo. It helps me connect with myself, reflect on my mistakes, learn from them and cherish the memories that have gone...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jun 20, 2020
- 4 min
Making Friends On The Road In Sri Lanka
If you know me, I’m an outgoing introvert, meaning, I’m outgoing and an introvert both at the same time. I can have conversations with...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Mar 27, 2020
- 3 min
Train Ride From Kandy To Nuwara Eliya - Was It Worth It?
After packing my bags, I was excited about my next destination. However, more than the destination the journey to the destination excited...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Mar 14, 2020
- 4 min
Beautiful Kandy, for the traveller in you
After spending two quiet days at Sigiriya and exploring the UNESCO heritage site, I was back on the road, en-route to my next destination...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Feb 15, 2020
- 4 min
Visiting the ancient ruins of Sri Lanka, filled with history, culture and heritage
As a solo traveller, I’ve always sought help to commute in an unknown city by searching for information online and asking the locals....
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jan 14, 2020
- 4 min
From one land to the other - Colombo Travel Guide
The excitement started about two months back when I booked my flight tickets to Sri Lanka. And from then on until I arrived in Colombo,...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Dec 27, 2019
- 6 min
Travelling without an itinerary - Mysore, the Cultural Capital of Karnataka
No itinerary, just a bag and a ticket to the cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore and I had a ball of a time.
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Mar 5, 2019
- 11 min
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018 - India's Largest Contemporary Art Exhibition
This is the fourth edition of the Biennale curated by artist Anitia Dube, set in the island town of Fort Kochi. When I heard that the...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jul 7, 2018
- 6 min
Through The Streets Of Panjim, Inhaling Its Alluring Beauty
On a beautiful Friday evening, I sat among a bunch of people from different walk of life at my hostel terrace in South Goa, listening to...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jun 16, 2018
- 4 min
By The Beach On A Sunny Day, With Books, Beer, And A Handful Of Thoughts
As cliché as it might sound, yes, I took a vacation in Goa and if you’re someone like me, you know you have had this place in your bucket...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jun 6, 2018
- 3 min
Solo Travelling Is Amazing, And This Is What I Learnt
The passion for travelling started at a very young age when my family started going on annual summer vacation to Kerala. Exploring places...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- May 25, 2018
- 3 min
Reminiscing The Good Old Summer Time
From the day I started remembering things and building memories about them, I realised that my people and I spoke a language that was...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jan 12, 2018
- 6 min
Dubai 101 – A Travel Guide
Dubai is one of the most populous cities in the UAE and is the house to world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. Apart from this, Dubai is...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Dec 16, 2017
- 4 min
What’s Dubai All About? A Traveller’s Guide
I was born and raised in Chennai, but my roots came from Kerala. By the time I was 5 years old, I could understand and speak in 4...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Dec 12, 2017
- 3 min
From Homeland To Foreign Land – A Dreamer’s Tale
If you’re following me on my social media accounts, you know that I love travelling – be it a nearby city or a faraway land and if you’re...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jul 9, 2017
- 2 min
The Old Gentleman
I was standing in the queue to get my ticket and I saw an old gentleman, right ahead. Upon buying the ticket, he moved away and I saw his...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Apr 22, 2017
- 1 min
Doors of Pondicherry
Last weekend I was at Pondicherry with my friends, visiting other friends. If you know a little me, I love scenic and calm road that is...
Roshan Dhanasekar
- Jan 25, 2017
- 5 min
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016
Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held in Kochi, Kerala curated by Sudarshan Shetty. His practice...
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