Scenic Sikkim
Monk in Meditation
The beautiful little state of Sikkim is the second smallest state in India. It is barely 7,096 sq. kms. in size but...
Discover China: Temple of Heaven & Xi’an – The Terracotta Warriors
The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven.
In the center of the Temple...
Exploring Cairo, and the Pyramids
After visiting Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel, where we were nearly bitten by the 'Ramses Bug', we eagerly looked forward to being bowled-over by...
The National Rhodendron Gardens
Rhodendron = ornamental shrub with brightly coloured flowers.
True to the adage 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever' the National Rhododendron Gardens...
All Roads Lead To Rome
Travels in Italy (Part 4 ? Concluding part)
At the height of the Roman Empire, Roman power stretched from British Isles to Africa, from Spain...
A Day With Snake Doctor
After I read about Dr. Ravindranath Aithal of Puttur and the work he does, I couldnt help but talk to him and arrange...
Abu Dhabi-Nizwa-Muscat
Eid holidays dawned faster than expected and there was very little time that was left to plan a long distance holiday. Most colder destinations...
Bakel Fort
The village of Bakel is located south of Kasargod in Kerala State. My friend and I decided to drive down there not just to...
Arasinamakki: One Free and Many Memories
Pay for one and take one free was the offer forwarded to me by my friend, from a homestay. I am usually not the...
Our Escape Into The Wilderness
Jambo Rafiki!!! (Hello my friend)
One's African experience would not be complete without a Safari - (Swahili word meaning to travel or journey.) We chose Kenya,...