For me, the choice between beach or mountains often tilts towards the mountains. Living in two vibrant Indian cities, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuramboth blessed with gorgeous beachesmeans I have had my fair share of seaside moments. Yet, the allure of mountains feels refreshingly different, almost irresistible. Mountains possess a majestic calmness that is hard to describe. Their soothing embrace works better than any painkiller or opioidthough, fair warning, it can be incredibly addictive. Once you’ve experienced their tranquil magic, you might find yourself yearning to return again and again. In full disclosure, my love for the mountains stems from personal experience. I spent the early years of my professional life in a remote village nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. My humble bamboo hut was surrounded by wilderness, with the nearest neighbors half a kilometer away. Each morning, clouds would roll in through my windows, wrapping everything in an ethereal… Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?