Colorful Rajasthan: An Evening at Thar
o after much pestering from the folks in and around our guest house, we agreed for a Desert Safari offer from our guest house folks. The package consisted of a trip to some “non-touristy” sand dunes, followed by a camel ride to Sam and an evening...
Colorful Rajasthan: Jaisalmer Fort – Sonar Kella
A massive fort built in yellow sand-stone rising out of the flatland like a mirage in the desert, that’s the Sonar Kella of Jaisalmer for you ..
How to Reduce Stress on a Business Holiday
From the everyday stress of workloads to the business of the city, a job can be stressful at the best of times. On a business holiday, being out of your comfort zone can only enhance the feeling of stress. A survey conducted by a flight comparison website discovered...
Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan – William Dalrymple
Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan is a nonfiction book by William Dalyrmple, author of critically acclaimed books like Xanadu, City of Djinns, White Mughals and The Last Mughal. The book in question here is about the political intrigues in the Afghanistan...
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest monolith statue in the world, made out of limestone and built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafra.
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) in Rajgir (Rajgriha), Bihar is one of the 80 Peace Pagodas built by the Japanese around the world. Made of white marble, this magnificent pagoda is dedicated to the eternal wish of lasting World peace and a nuclear weapon free...
A Drive to Varandha Ghat and Shivthar Ghal
hen Menon proposed that we go to this beautiful place called Varandha Ghat, we were more than willing. The plan was to go to Varandha Ghat and see the scenery which we had often seen on internet, find a waterfall deserving of our fun, and then go...
Bali’s Less Visited but Equally as Amazing Attractions
oasting of perennial sunshine, miles of golden sandy beaches and a party atmosphere like no other, it’s no wonder Bali is one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations. But this Indonesian isle has so much more to offer than the party...
Australian Outback – The Best Choice for Backpackers?
Whether it’s for the sun, the sea, the animals or the spectacular views, dozens of backpackers flock to Australia every year. The backpacking industry is huge in the land of Aussies, with budget accommodation and various tours available but where exactly is the...
Ship of Theseus (2012)
Months ago, when I was watching The Life of Pi, I wondered if India could ever produce a film like it. Yesterday, I got my answer in the Ship of Theseus. If a ship was repaired, plank-by-plank, to the point where no material from the original remained in the restored...
Gift Ideas for Seasoned Travellers: The Top Ten
Trying to buy the perfect gift for someone who is always off travelling can be easier said than done. The trouble of finding that present that won’t end up pushed to the back of the cupboard or thrown into the garage is easily solved though – and here are ten gift...
Trek to Lohagad
onsoons in Pune are our favorite time of the year, when we have so many options to take a weekend getaway. The climate cools down the mother earth undergoes a drastic transformation to become ‘Sasya shyamala’. It had been a long time since we went...