Chicago Marathon 2014 – Race Report

A marathon that I will never forget !!!  Training: My first Marathon with Team Asha and it has been nothing but exciting. How often do you come across a running group that you can call family ?! Team Asha has running program that focuses on Half-Marathon and Full-Marathon. Even though, I am part of the Asha Triathlon program, …

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I am on H1B visa or EAD and is it safe to travel so much ?!

Yes, it is safe !!! – If you are in US legally and have a legitimate job, walk through the immigration confidently. – Just be really honest with the immigration officer about your vacation. Yes, your vacation doesn’t always have to be going to India only. – Even if the international travels are back to …

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Colorful Reasons to visit Cartegena

== Facing the Caribbean Sea on Colombia’s northern coast, the colorful city of Cartagena de las Indias, is home to some of the oldest, best-preserved colonial architecture in South America. == == The city’s historic walled district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. == == Walk down the Plaza San Diego and Plaza Santo Domingo …

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Winter in the valley – Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite National Park will never let you down irrespective of the season. Yosemite Valley, approximately 3,000 feet deep and less than a mile wide, is known for its incredible rock formations, created from plutonic rock that cooled far below the earth’s surface. While the hiking opportunities are abundant, a casual drive through will also take …

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Under Appreciated Icons of Ancient Civilization: Thanjavur Temple

After having traveled around the world, I realized that when people think about India, only a very small no of travelers even venture into South Indian treasures such as this temple. However, it is slowly becoming a place of appreciation among tourists and travelers who seek knowledge and history. The King’s name is Rajaraja Cholan. …

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