In Auckland, There’s Much More to See Than Meets the Eye
Every year people come to Auckland, New Zealand to see the sites the area has become famous for. Many visitors go to the Auckland Zoo and Star Dome Observatory, but there are a number of lesser known attractions that are just as interesting. Five of the best, hidden...
Top 5 Pacific Cruises for 2013
Taking a cruise in the Pacific is one of the top travel options for 2013. From the sunny shores of Australia to the staggering natural beauty of Alaska, the Pacific offers a wealth of superb cruising options. Whether you’re a seasoned cruise fan or taking your first...
Goa Carnaval, Food and Cultural Festival 2013
The Goa Carnaval, Food and Cultural Festival, a five day extravaganza to showcase the diverse and rich heritage of Goa, will take place from 8th to 12th February 2013. Goa Carnavals have been a famous event of Goa for a long time, with glittering float parades held in...
Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Paris, The Five Most Romantic Places
[divider invisible] Across Europe the competition is closed from the immemorial time: the French capital wins without a doubt the palm for the ideal place for lovers. But what are the most romantic places in the pearl side of the Alps? A Valentine's story is worth...
Mozambique Travel Information: How much it costs, Vaccinations and Tips
[divider invisible] It takes at least two months to discover the main wonders of Mozambique, but when you have only two weeks, the choice of the stages of travel, especially with the endless distances, must be carefully considered. We started exploring this land,...
Hampi Diaries – Hemakuta Hill
Hemakuta Hill happened by chance. On our last afternoon in Hampi, we had packed our bags and stopped by at a restaurant to grabs some refreshments. While sitting there waiting for my lemonade, we were leafing through a Coffe book table about Hampi. It was then that we...
The Sadhu in Hampi
As a photographer, monks and sadhus have been my weakness and I firmly believe that they are among the most photogenic among us. This Sadhu was sitting under a cave like structure near Chakratirtha with his eyes closed, looking so much at peace with himself. When I...
Photographers
Two Photographers comparing their 'notes' in the dark sanctum of a temple in Hampi. I feel so happy to see people who are passionate about this art. A few quotes on photography which I love a lot... “You don't take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams “When words...
Hampi Diaries – Vitthala Temple
I am bored of writing and by this time, you might have been bored reading all my monologues on Hampi. So this post will be less words and more photographs. Vitthala Temple is the most splendid among the temples of Hampi and is famous for its rich and ornate design and...
Hampi Diaries – The Coracle Ride Across Tungabhadra
Day 3 started early again. By 7:30 AM we were ready to start our day. Targets of today: Vitthala Temple and Queen’s bath, both of which won't be covered in this post. Lets just talk about our coracle ride. There are two ways of reaching Vitthala Temple without a...
Kumbh Mela – The Largest Gathering On Earth
“It is wonderful, the power of a faith like that, that can make multitudes upon multitudes of the old and weak and the young and frail enter without hesitation or complaint upon such incredible journeys and endure the resultant miseries without repining. It is done in...
Tamil Nadu, find out why it is a hot favourite destination for tourists
Tamil Nadu is the perfect choice as a travel destination for many people who love to venture into the culture and architectural legacy of this land. When speaking of the state of Tamil Nadu the first thing that come to our mind is, this was the capital of Dravidian...