Travel gives us a unique frontier of knowledge. It starts with curiosity and ends with the expansion of it.

Welcome to Travel Realizations, my travel and realizations blog. I am Chirasree, a life long traveler, an avid reader and thinker. The pursuit of beauty, knowledge, and a meaningful life drives me. Any form of art that challenges the status quo and opens avenues for new thoughts, compassion and knowledge inspires me. I celebrate travel experiences that evoke profound realizations through interaction with nature, culture, museums, historical sites, libraries, exhibitions, and scientific explorations. Through my writing and photographs, I will take you to unique sites and places in North America, Europe, and Asia from the comfort of your digital screen. Join me on a journey around the world that will inspire and delight you!


I often feel days are like roots. The more I spend them in a place, the more that place makes room in my heart and memories.


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81 Best Things To Do in Sacramento, California

81 Best Things To Do in Sacramento, California

Best Things to Do in Sacramento, California—sounds like a treasure hunt, doesn’t it? Well, put on your adventurer’s hat because that’s exactly what it is! As California’s Capital, Sacramento is not just a center for modern-day politics; it’s also a…

Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez, Alaska: A Review

Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez, Alaska: A Review

Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez, Alaska, is more than just a 6-hour journey; it’s an awe-inspiring escapade that captures the essence of Alaska’s wilderness in its purest form. Valdez, often called the “Switzerland of Alaska,” is the perfect backdrop to…

36 Best Beaches in Northern California You Need to Visit

36 Best Beaches in Northern California You Need to Visit

Discover the best beaches in Northern California through this comprehensive guide. In a region where the majesty of the Pacific Ocean blends seamlessly with rugged cliffs, tranquil bays, and golden sands, Northern California offers a myriad of beachside experiences that…

Seward Windsong Lodge: Best Place to Stay in Seward, Alaska

Seward Windsong Lodge: Best Place to Stay in Seward, Alaska

Seward Windsong Lodge is the best place to stay in Seward, Alaska.  It stands as a majestic testament to the splendor of nature and the intrinsic charm of the Alaskan wilderness. During my recent trip to Seward, I stayed here…

Kenai Fjords Tours from Seward, Alaska: A Review

Kenai Fjords Tours from Seward, Alaska: A Review

Kenai Fjords Tours from Seward, invite you to a world nestled in the remote wilds of Alaska, where glaciers have sculpted towering fjords and marine life frolics in pristine waters. This breathtaking spectacle at Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula offers a unique…


California – The place I now call home

Switzerland – The place which instills dreams. I spent six beautiful years in this country.

India – My home country. All human pasts are still alive in this piece of land. A five thousand year epic continues till today.


National Parks – The best idea America ever had

I escape to wilderness to see and feel a world untrammeled by human beings. It is one of the best medicines in this modern world.


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Seasons are my favorite colors

Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence.
Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance.
Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence.
Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance
~ Yoko Ono


Art and Culture

The first step to controlling your world is to control your culture. To model and demonstrate the kind of world you demand to live in. To write the books. Make the music. Shoot the films. Paint the art.
~ Chuck Palahniuk

Mathilde Froustey and Angelo Greco in Tomasson/Possokhov’s Don Quixote. (© Erik Tomasson)

Ballet in San Francisco


Science and Technology – The pioneer of progress

Science and technology are an integral part of our existence. Travel gives me the opportunity to explore scientific sites and learn from the idiosyncratic lives of scientific pioneers.


Museums – Where time is transformed into space

There is always a small but significant change in my worldview when I come out of a museum or an exhibition. The best museums try to provoke a response in the mind of the audience.


Cosmos of the cities of Europe

Cities of Europe are a microcosm of history, intellect, beauty, art, new ideas, and revolution.


Travel Realizations

The quest for the meaning of our existence is not new and I am not immune to this quest. Silence in the mountains, chaos amidst crowds and cities, expressions of artists, or sunsets over rolling waves influence my being. I realize…


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