meet the humans behind the blog
Anjali Chawla
Writer, Wanderer, dreamer, word Nerd
Forever chasing stories, chai, and sunsets, preferably all at once, and juggling teen-life chaos with a smile and a suitcase. What began as a quest to balance wanderlust with motherhood turned into a full-blown love story with travel, stories, and this blog.
Neha Kulshrestha
The spark that lit the first matchstick
The original partner-in-wander, who helped spark this blog’s journey with her passion, laughter, and love for the open road, now watching from the sidelines but still cheering loud. Though she’s taken a different path now, her stories live in the early footprints of this blog, and her spirit still lingers in every corner of it.
You, the Reader
The silent co-writer of every page
Because this blog isn’t just made by those who write, it’s shaped by curious souls like you. Every story you read, every trip you dream, every post you bookmark, every comment you leave… you become part of the narrative. This blog wouldn’t be what it is without you.
this is us before the blog became… the blog
From her first trip at 2 months old to her nth trip, she has explored numerous new destinations, experienced unique cultural traditions, formed meaningful relationships, and gained a wealth of knowledge that’s impossible to learn in a classroom. She has grown into a sensitive and responsible individual who knows how to make informed travel choices and contribute to making the world a better place to live. I feel pride & gratitude for the person she has become.
Heya! I’m Anjali…
…a storyteller and writer from Delhi, who currently lives in Mumbai with her hubby Manish and her teen daughter Amishi. I am the author and curator at Travel Melodies. I write consistently here, while Neha, a busy mom and social worker, shares her stories off and on whenever she gets time from her humanitarian work.
I write about trips I have taken with my family and share thoughts about the trips I hope to take.
My hobbies include writing, traveling, and taking pictures – yes, a zillion of them. A love of new cultures and traditions is what drives me to explore the world and beyond.
Every place I visit somehow makes its way into my heart. Every person I meet during my journey leaves an enduring impression on my soul.
Traveling to uncharted places, experiencing diverse cultures, meeting strangers along the way, forming meaningful and genuine connections, eating local delicacies, admiring local art and artisans, and creating memories are my ideas for restoring, reinvigorating, and rejuvenating mind, body, and soul.
My hubby, Manish, has the greatest passions in life, including work, family, food, and travel. We both discovered the joy of travel the day we started traveling together. It opened up possibilities for the world. We experienced other cultures and met people from around the world. From that moment on, we were hooked on travel.
My sweetheart, Amishi, is 17 years old. She’s intelligent, witty, and naughty. She writes imaginative stories and paints frequently.
She is a dreamer. She enjoys her trips with her family and maintains a journal in which she writes about each trip and the learning moments she experiences.
Heya! This is Neha…
I may not be writing here anymore, but I was one of the voices that gave this blog its first heartbeat and this space holds a piece of my heart. I’m no longer part of the day-to-day, but here’s a glimpse into my journey, one that helped shape this corner of the internet.
After living in the US for eight years, I moved back to India in 2018.
My husband, Puneet, and our two kids, 13-year-old Medhansh and 9-year-old Mishika share my deep love for travel. In fact, the moment we get close to home after any trip, they start chanting, “Don’t turn… some more time,” holding on to the journey a little longer.
For me, it all began in childhood, traveling with my parents and brother to places far and wide. Drenching in waterfalls, hiking up mountain trails, picking fruits in sunlit orchards, cooking on open fires, sleeping in vans, trying local foods, those were the moments that shaped my love for the road.
After marriage, I found my perfect travel partner in Puneet. Together, we rode bikes through the hills, snorkeled in the clear waters of the Andamans, braved rapids in Rishikesh, drove across states, or simply sat on quiet beaches watching the sun dip below the horizon.
As our family grew, so did our perspective. Medhansh, our little artist and aviation enthusiast, sketches every trip into a scrapbook, tiny travel journals filled with jets, memories, and joy. Mishika, on the other hand, has been traveling since before she was born. Maybe that’s why she never seems to tire. She’s curious, adventurous, and always ready for the next adventure with wide-open arms.
Travel, for us, is more than a break; it’s a rhythm. It’s where our family bonds, learns, and grows. And though I may not be sharing stories here anymore, this space will always carry the echoes of those memories, and a little bit of me in every corner.
If any of our journeys ever made you smile, plan a trip, or feel a little less alone on the road, know that’s the part of the story I’ll always be proud of.
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