swati sanjit

Living from one weekend to another while trying to surpass other rats in the race, we began to think it was time for some introspection and deep meditation. Of course, in our context, it just translates to a lot of wine, a lot of fun and basically a good old holiday. So we had about 5 days and we just decided to see the place we’ve wanted to for a while now…California Thunderstorm + Evening Flight = Missed connections Thursday evening found us sitting smugly in the plane, ready to take off in time. And what do you know, a large thunderstorm decided to roll in just then. So we sat and sat and sat some more. We had a connection in Phoenix which we obviously missed and had to spend the night in an airport ... read more

Isla del Encanto - Island of the charm indeed! Turquoise oceans, white sand, balmy weather , lush green rainforests, charming 16th century architecture, tucked away islands, fun-loving people , exquisite cuisine , cultural cocktail, salsa and jazz - incredible as it sounds , Puerto Rico is a heady mix of all this and more. Hard as it is to conjure in the sub-freezing climes of Boston, the thought of our week-long annual holiday, to be spent in the Caribbean, toasted us during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. The year turned a corner, and we headed off to Puerto Rico on the 6th. Its status as a commonwealth of the U.S. means we don’t need a visa to visit Puerto Rico unlike the other Caribbean nations. A 4 hr direct flight from Boston deposited us ... read more

For most US citizens, going to Canada is no big deal. When it comes to people like us, it assumes slightly less ordinary proportions. We have to obtain a visa for starters. As Sanjit left for a business-trip to India, I decided to go on a little vacation of my own. Canada seemed an inviting prospect - not too far and I have family there. So finally, I found myself on a tiny aircraft (yeah what’s with that, if American Airlines is reading this - get over stupid tiny aircrafts which seem like capsules and with no food - ok that’s got nothing to do with the size of aircraft , just venting !!) browsing through Angelina jolie’s eyes and scarlett’s pout in trashy magazines. I landed at Toronto and headed straight for downtown. At first ... read more

As holidays go, this was a fabulous one. As extended weekends go, this was absolutely top-notch. 9th July being our wedding anniversary, we decided to take our much-awaited holiday this weekend. The celebrations started on Friday night itself with the Cambridge Dance Party which is a free dance party in Central Square for all Cambridge residents. The music was good and it was a lot of fun. Day 1 - Action Packed adventures , lots of ocean and some lazing From Beantown to P-town We got up early in the morning to catch our ferry from Boston Harbour to Provincetown, which is at the tip of Cape Cod (See map). I highly recommend this fast ferry to anybody not wishing to drive to the cape.(www.bostonharborcruises.com) Its very comfortable and full of all amenities. Most importantly ... read more

url='/Videos/3733.html' onclick='dialog("/Videos/3733.html?popped=1","tbvideo",600,600);return false;' Harvard Sq at night The weekend saw us moving from our hotel in Waltham to our new home in Cambridge. I think we’ve set a new record of sorts in shifting residences. Consider this - In the last 3 yrs - I’ve lived in 11 different apartments !!!! So I guess I’m a veteran now. Living in Cambridge though is entirely different from any other place. Let me backup and tell you something about the history and geography of Cambridge. Cambridge is a town adjacent to the city of Boston. The city of Boston itself is very compact( only 232 sq. km) and the surrounding areas( treated as separate cities with mayors) comprise the Greater Boston area. The Charles river separates Boston from Cambridge. Cambridge was established as the town of “Newtowne” in ... read more