Along the coast of the Arabian Sea stands Kannur, once an important trading port in the Malabar region of Kerala. The city is now well known for its authentic food and historical significance. Throughout the invasions by the Dutch, the Portuguese, the Mysore Sultanate, and the British, Kannur played […]
There is no denying the fact that Goa has a very laid-back vibe. A Goan sojourn, by design, is inevitably about the sun, sand and the sea with generous quantities of food, cheap alcohol, and merry-making. But if you look further, it isn’t hard to uncover some of […]
Bali is a captivating and incredibly diverse island and continues to be amongst the most visited tourist attraction in South-East Asia. The reasons behind Bali’s popularity are its iconic beaches, massive volcanoes, vast rice terraces, inspiring culture and the welcoming people. Moreover, Bali is versatile enough that both […]
Any vacation, even one that includes riding the high seas comfortably on a luxury ship, can take its toll. When you have only a day to spend at each port, you try and squeeze in as much as you can into those few hours because, let’s be honest, […]
A family vacation, a cruise – halfway around the world, one of the severest winters seen by Europe, the warm Caribbean weather living up to its name; Captivating Caribbean is a small series where I shall cover some of the stops we made during this 14-day cruise. Hopefully, these […]
A few years back, while on a Caribbean cruise, I (along with my wife and sister) decided to head over to Dunn’s River Falls on my Birthanniversay (Birthday and Anniversary – sounds cool to have, but trust me, BIG MISTAKE!) Leaving behind my daughter with the parents at the wonderfully named and […]