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ADVENTURES OF KATIE
The heroic escapades of our cocker spaniel and her little sister!
18
Nov
Adventures of Katie – The Tale of the Missing Cows
In the tranquil mountains of Hartola, where the majestic Himalayas stand watch over the mountains and valleys ...
18
Oct
Adventures of Katie – a terrifying cloudburst and a daring rescue operation
One late afternoon in Hartola, as the skies darkened and the air grew heavy, the tranquility of the village wa...
16
Oct
Adventures of Katie – daring rescue on the muddy road
Two decades ago, the Hartola-Satpuri road was cut through the mountains but left unpaved. Over the years, the ...
28
Apr
The adventures of Katie – nabbing the saboteurs of the forest fires
It was a warm April day in Hartola and Katie woke up from her afternoon siesta, startled. She sniffed the air ...
TRAVEL TIPS
Information to make your vacation perfect!
07
Jul
Travellers on travelling – good travel quotes
Too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversation.- Elizabeth Drew
The Wo...
07
Jul
Digital camera tips for smart travellers (Optical vs digital zoom)
While buying a digital camera, one of the features that you will undoubtedly be looking at is the power of the...
07
Jul
Need a Fresh Passport to Go Abroad – Here’s a Step by Step Passport Application Procedure
For the last couple of years I have been trying hard to get my passport, but friends kept telling me I require...
01
Aug
Carrying a DSLR? Which Lens Should You Take on Your Trip
While you were packing your bags for the trip, you find that after packing your clothes and other essentials t...
OUR TRAVEL DIARIES
Travelogues as we travel
06
Apr
The Crazy 4 did it again – a non-stop drive from Guwahati to Noida!
We had to live up to the name our friends have fondly bestowed upon us – The Crazy 4 – owing to the crazy road...
08
Mar
Places of interest near Hartola (Part 3) Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham Mandir
It was a Wednesday evening when we realized that staying in Hartola was not complete without a visit to Neem K...
06
Jan
2 Nights, 3 Days – A Road Trip From Noida To Guwahati With Our Pet
Just like Don Marquis had once said: Of middle age the best that can be said is that a middle-aged person has ...
13
Aug
Places of interest near Hartola (Part 2) – Dhokaney waterfall
About 40 kilometers from Hartola is a beautiful waterfall tucked away amidst lush green surroundings on the Na...
29
Apr
Places of interest near Hartola (Part 1) – Jageshwar Dham near Almora
I have been to several temples across India, but Jageshwar Dham near Almora is a different experience altogeth...
14
Dec
Diwali at Bhimtal – I
The Diwali weekend of November 2007 saw us taking off to the hills of Bhimtal on NH 24. I was the only one of ...
DAILY TIDINGS
About me and my world
03
Nov
Meet Chloe, the pawsome hostess of Katie’s Abode!
Woof woof, everyone! I'm Katie, the proud hostess of Katie's Abode in the breathtaking village of Hartola, Utt...
29
Apr
Taking care of your pet during COVID-19 lockdown
For hoomans these are trying times. The roads are empty, mom is always home and I haven't met my friends, Astr...
21
Aug
Damn! I need to work out a little!
Yesterday evening papa checked my weight and it seemed I had
gained a couple of kilos. I...
17
Aug
Pawty time – it’s my third Bawthday!
Hello everydoggy, it was my third bawthday yesterday and I
had a great time! Papa has be...
30
Jul
An Appeal of a Cocker Spaniel to be Kind to Stray Dogs
Yessturday I heard my pawents discussin bout how a stweet fur friend was bwutally beaten...
23
Jul
Mom’s watching the Game of Thrones Reruns Again – What’s With Her!!
Hoomans have really gone crazy over this Game of Thrones thingy. It all started a couple of months back, when Star World started airing the earlier seasons of GoT…that’s what they call it now – lazy hoomans!
