Situated at a pivotal T-junction in South Delhi, close to my neighborhood, I’ve driven past Safdarjung’s Tomb countless times over the years. From the outside, it manages to hide behind a thick façade of trees, momentarily giving a peak of its majestic entrance just as one crosses the […]
While architecture adds an aesthetic value to a place, its people add a humane touch that aids in appreciating its true essence. In that context, the Zagrepčani (Zagreb Inhabitants) are an embodiment of the city’s history and culture. A relatively young country, Croatia, and in particular, Zagreb, traces […]
Think Singapore and visuals of skyscrapers, theme parks, shiny malls, high-end fashion, and futuristic designs flood you. These visualizations though intrinsic to its progressive image, narrate only half the story. There are still pockets hidden in Singapore’s back alleys, underground and up 50-floors, that open to panoramic vistas […]
You already know what I’m going to write about, don’t’ t you? You’re thinking, here’s another post about how lovely it is to nurture kids and make them do family activities like cooking. And how this is part education and part advance training to try and get the […]
Throughout recorded history, countless cities that formed the backbone of great civilizations have flourished along the river banks, especially in the Indian Sub-continent. And when riverbeds ran dry, or rivers changed their course, many of these cities and sometimes civilizations ceased to exist. The role of rivers, therefore, […]
Although only a narrow strip of land kissing the Atlantic Ocean, there are many unexplored remote corners and beautiful places to visit in Portugal. It is home to balmy beaches, sun-kissed vineyards, enchanted forests, ancient history, delectable cuisine, and most importantly, warm locals.While many make a beeline to […]
It was a poet who wrote one of the first guidebooks on the Lake District. That itself speaks volumes about the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site located in England’s northwest county of Cumbria. Inspired by its breathtaking landscape, William Wordsworth, apart from penning some of his […]
Majestic forts, regal palaces, colourful markets, mysterious dunes, and incredible wildlife lure every kind of traveller to the mesmerizing landscape of India’s desert state. As a result, Rajasthan is one of the most visited destinations in India, welcoming hundred thousands of tourists every year. However, only a handful […]
For a teardrop-shaped island, formed millions of years ago as a result of a humongous explosion in the Earth’s belly, Sri Lanka is an anomaly to the average island offerings. Packed within its limited boundaries, though, are sights, sounds and tastes that will evoke a sense of awe […]
The beaches of Goa take you on relaxing sojourn where you bask in the warmth of the sun and cool off in the waters of the Arabian Sea. While there are lots of things to do in Goa, at the end of the day, everyone looks for a […]
Kolkata became the center of the cultural, political, and economic life of the country from the time the British Empire made it their capital in 1772. From being the administrative headquarters of the British to the playground for the freedom struggle that ensued, the “city of joy” has […]
Bundled up in a battered VW Golf, a car model that has nostalgia attached for many Bosnians, I joined a group of two others and left the busy old town of Mostar with our driver and guide Miran. Our destination was what he nonchalantly described as a ‘rediscovered […]
‘Off the beaten path’ has been a rising travel trend over the past few years. A lot of travelers look for destinations that offer more than just a pretty setting or a favorite theme park. For the extra curious among the lot, visiting a destination is not merely […]
Traditionally, a Swiss holiday is invariably around cheese, chocolates or mountains. The lush green pastures and crisp mountain air is what draws many of us there. I also suspect that for most of us in India the dreamy Yash Raj Productions have a significant role to play here! […]
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that […]
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