A road trip to Nilambur Kovilakam
It was only February but felt like mid-summer days. As the scorching heat arrived ..
Great Wall of China, a magical creation of humankind
The story of the two Hills and its importance to Mexico
Mexico - A City with a rich outdoor life and historic sites
Mekong river - ‘Mother Ganga’ of Southeast Asia
The Himalayas are the source of many mighty rivers we know. Ganga, Sindhu, Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Irrawaddy and Brahmaputra to name a ..
A day in the life of a Yucatán Hacienda in Mexico
Sometimes certain words get entangled in your mind for no reason at all. ‘Hacienda’ is one such word that ricocheted in ..
Langtang Valley trek - A journey to the most popular valley of glaciers
It is quite common for mountain lovers or trekking fanatics visiting Nepal to prefer going to Everest or Annapurna region. These trails ..
This offbeat village in Ooty is the coolest getaway this summer
Ooty is a popular tourist spot in India. Everyone is very much aware of what to see and what to do there. It is also crowded throughout ..
A full moon in the Rann of Kutch; when salt changes to snow!
My first memories of the white salty marshes of the Rann of Kutch are from a high school classroom. As a young teenager, I sat in a ..
Chor Bazar - The market where you can buy stolen items
It was from a friend that I first heard about the Chor Bazar in Mumbai. First I was surprised. A market for the robbers! The name attracted ..
Merida: Gateway to the Mayan country
As our flight started to descend towards Merida’s Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport, we experienced a momentary ..
Chadar: Trekking on a frozen Himalayan river
Ever walked in a river? A river-walk is indeed a wonderful experience as the cold water caresses your feet and fish kiss your soles ..
A relaxing yet cherishing trip to Iruppu Falls in Kudagu
Iruppu Falls are located at the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district in Karnataka. It is situated near Nagarhole highway, 48 km ..
Humbled by the snowy peaks: A bike ride to the mountain villages of Ladakh
'Come, let us go and try it. Why dream about it?' -Fyodor Dostoyevsky Why Ladakh? One of the most sacred destinations ..
Mission Coorg: An entailing view of a motorcycle ride
The very thought pertaining to a motorcycle trip invokes visions associated with a stretch of tarmac, a rider and a ride; that becomes ..
Ponmudi: Of mesmerising sights and memorable experiences
It was the end of the week. I was yearning to take a break from the hectic life at work. No sooner had the thought struck me, than ..
