Author: Nandita Gadgil
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Writing.
There are a few things you think you like. There are few things you can do. There are a few things you don’t skip. There are a few things you are confident about. There are a few things you wish to do forever. There are few things people think you…
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Mango season…
So basically it is not easy to straightway decide which season we like most…right? There are thousands of factors that affect this decision or preference. For example, weather mainly involves surrounding temperature. Nature, food preferences, indoor or outdoor activities, or some personal memories also play a role. So I thought…
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Electricity…
I think Electricity is no more just a utility…we depend on this luxury. All our lives are revolving around this so much that we find it hard to survive without it. I do remember times when there were electricity shut downs every week. We used to gather under the building,…
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New memories…brick by brick…
Day 9: May 28, 2025 Stepping into Legoland Nagoya felt like turning the pages of a cherished childhood story of kids. It was one we’d already begun in Legoland Dubai. We were thrilled to continue it in Japan. The moment we walked through those signature archways, the kids’ eyes (and…
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A Rainy Day at Nagoya Castle
Day 8: 27th May 2025 Our journey from Osaka to Nagoya was aboard the charming Haruka Express, a delightful blend of efficient travel and kawaii culture! With our JR Passes ready, we settled into the comfy seats and watched Japan’s landscape roll by, transitioning from urban sprawl to countryside calm.…
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From Maze to Magic
Day 7: May 26, 2025 Finding our hotel from Osaka Station was challenging. It felt like solving a real-life puzzle. There were countless exits, and a GPS that kept second-guessing itself. But once settled, we were seasoned pros. The next day, getting to Universal Studios was a breeze. Armed with…
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Serenity & Showers to Confusion at the Condominium 🏙️😵
Day 6: May 25, 2025 With cloudy skies and light rains casting a quiet charm over Kyoto, we decided to skip the long walks. We hopped on the Kyoto Sky Hop Bus. What a wise choice it was! We took both Blue and Red lines. We glided past a string…
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Tracks, Trains & Robot Service
Day 5: May 24, 2025 Kyoto Railway Museum Getting to the Kyoto Railway Museum was a breeze. Trains from the station were frequent and convenient. The journey was as smooth as the ones we were about to learn about. As we approached, we encountered a bustling crowd. It was a…
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Riding in Shinkansen and Kyoto Clouds 🚄🌥️
Day 4: May 23, 2025 Time to board the legendary Shinkansen Hikari 515, our very first bullet train ride! Sleek, smooth, and so punctual it made us question our whole understanding of public transport. I couldn’t help but kept comparing Mumbai locals as they are equally available in frequency and…
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Greenery and Games
Day 3: May 22, 2025 We hopped on the Green Line of the Sky Hop Bus and dove into another day of Tokyo magic. Meiji Jingu Shrine Peaceful paths, towering torii gates, and a taste of serenity amidst the city. Meiji Jingu Shrine is a famous Shinto shrine located in…
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