60 is the new 16: Pat comes the reply from my parents when I tell them that travelling at this age can be tiresome, albeit a difficult one. But they pay no heed to my concern and their enthusiasm...
“People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.” – James Baldwin This is what best describes Purulia, which is one of the oldest districts in Bengal. West Bengal is famous for its rich history and cultural...
When they say that life starts only after 50, they are right, but have they thought why Senior Travel? Because you are free from all the responsibilities and stress of life, but how do you start enjoying? TriBeCa’s trip...
Are you retired and getting bored? Do you need a change from your daily monotonous life? Do you love exploring new places and culture? If the answer is YES, then Senior Travel is the solution you might be looking...
“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”– Mahatma Gandhi You’ll also see glimpses of our culture present in the holy places situated in this country. As Indians, we’ve made a concerted effort...
“If you haven’t travelled with your grandparents even once, then you’ve missed a lot of precious moments in life.” They say that travelling is an adventure! But I believe that the real adventure of travelling begins when your grandparents...
Life after retirement can be boring sometimes. So, I thought of cleaning my memorabilia cupboard that needed real dusting. Rummaging through the cupboard, my eyes fell on a dirt-covered old yellowish envelop. I opened it to find something I...
How does one identify a Bengali? 1. Maach (fish), mishti (sweets) and Gelusil (in that order)! 2. Rabindra sangeet, football and adda! 3. Ek cup Cha (tea), travelling, with or without Monkey cap!! Yes, the last is the most...
Sometimes, amidst all the hustle and bustle of the city life, the weekend comes as a welcome change. Although with ageing we often try to ignore going out on long trips but weekend getaways for elderly can a great...
Among all the places, we are fortunate to have within the boundaries of West Bengal, Shantiniketan is the dearest. Shantiniketan is the cradle of the Bengali Renaissance, especially because of its close ties with Rabindranath Tagore. The word “Shantiniketan”,...