by Suchi Rudra | Jul 25, 2010 | Lifestyle, Travel
Ah, the inimitable flavor of Devon Street. When I first heard of this famous and highly praised avenue in Chicago, I felt I was being told of a magical and faraway land, a fairytale come true—and for me, a desi, it turned out to be just that. Growing up in the middle...
by Suchi Rudra | Apr 23, 2010 | Lifestyle, Travel
So you want to go to Europe to study? It’s not as simple as you might think. This isn’t backpacking across Europe. A serious and effective study abroad semester or year means mostly staying in one place and taking advantage of educational and cultural resources that...
by Suchi Rudra | Feb 17, 2010 | Desi Voices, Perspectives
Dear Blue, I’ve heard them say that dog is man’s best friend. Well, I never had a dog. I’ve had only you, dear old friend, you who are so old I cannot even remember where I found you. It was you who patiently waited as I packed and unpacked, and packed you up again...
by Suchi Rudra | Dec 8, 2009 | Lifestyle, Travel
When you hear the words “budget travel,” do you cringe and think, “Oh no, sleeping in noisy, dirty hostels and eating on a dollar a day?” Well, not quite—although that may be fun for some. Here are some ideas on how you can save major cash as you traipse through...
by Suchi Rudra | Oct 13, 2009 | Lifestyle, Travel
On a whim, I booked two tickets to paradise—meaning Greece. A low budget airline in Europe was offering ridiculously great deals (they’re out of business now, unsurprisingly!), and I knew it was now or never. I did not prepare with guidebooks, nor did I overwhelm...
