I am not an early-riser and certainly not a morning person; but when I saw pictures of the Angkor Wat temple at sunrise, I knew I could not miss the experience. The over excited traveller that I am could not sleep at night and Googled every possible thing to see at the Angkor Temple complex. … Continue reading The Angkor Wat Will Steal Your Heart At First Light
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Raindrop in the woods
I’ll confess I have never liked the idea of trekking in wet mud and doing it in the middle of monsoon season was a strict no-no. Nevertheless, I winded up in the deep woods of Bir in Himachal Pradesh during late August. It is fascinating how we become stealthy creatures in open wilderness with our … Continue reading Raindrop in the woods
Where Vasco De Gama Set Foot First | Cintacor Island
If the Great Gatsby were to throw an island party, it would be here in Cintacor Island, ‘Old Sport!’ This island is a perfect amalgamation of nature and luxury nestling in the massive shallow of the Arabian Sea. Time travelling back to the days when India was yet to be discovered, a small island on … Continue reading Where Vasco De Gama Set Foot First | Cintacor Island
24 hours into the wild
"In the jungle, the mighty jungle... the tiger slept that night!" "Shhhh.. the barking deer is giving a call" "Keep silence.. the bushes are moving" With all cameras ready, binoculars in place, eyes all set and a vibration of excitement in air; 12 jeeps full of enthusiasts waited for his royal highness of the jungle! … Continue reading 24 hours into the wild
East meets West in Istanbul
'Merhaba!' 'Splendid, full of culture and an assorted feast for travellers!' I agree all of the above sounds like a dramatic reality show judge getting fanatical about the onstage performance but this is what every experience seeker would say after visiting Istanbul. Impeccable architecture ornamented with barren trees during winter along with the shiny Bosphorus … Continue reading East meets West in Istanbul
Gili Islands – A Paradise in Waiting
Time stands still when the water under your feet and the sky above your head is crystal clear. Distant from the commotion of the city lies a little paradise waiting to be explored. We all dream about living in a place far away from the technological gambit to breathe some free air and perhaps feel … Continue reading Gili Islands – A Paradise in Waiting
This is your best bet to see Agra like a native
"The whole concept of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is, at last, to set foot on one's own country as a foreign land." Spending 18 years of my life in Agra, I seemed to have imagined a different side to it. The daily chaotic mixture of traffic, bumpy roads and … Continue reading This is your best bet to see Agra like a native
Mandav- A Medieval Bliss
Walking down the road from my accommodation at Malwa Retreat in Mandav, I knew I had made the right choice to spend 3 days of my summer buried in anecdotes from the medieval past. The city built in the 8th century is an amalgamation of Mughal and Malwa dynasty. Once standing tall and bright, city … Continue reading Mandav- A Medieval Bliss
Sintra, a Portugese fairytale
Sintra, a city permeated with green dewy forests, imposingly colour filled gardens and prepossessing grandeur of buildings from the 14th century Portugese reign make it look like a verse from a Roman poem was painted into reality. A city less than 30 kms away from the capital Lisbon will steal your glimpse at every nook … Continue reading Sintra, a Portugese fairytale
Why all nature lovers should rush to Slovenia now!
'Less is more', a saying that goes well for the Slovenians. The tiniest places behold the greatest beauty. Though the country misses on the grandeur architecture similar to most parts of the European continent, the spectacular greenery and countryside drives make up for it. Slovenia, with a population of 20 lac (9 times lesser than … Continue reading Why all nature lovers should rush to Slovenia now!