Paradise 101
When you can peep down a wooden deck at water which is richer in marine-life than your average aquarium, witness bone-white sand glimmer on a full moon night and gaze at emerald blue waters for as far as your eyes can see, chances are, you are in paradise.
The Copenhagen Concoction
There is an enduring ambiance of joie de vivre in Copenhagen — after all, it is the capital of one of the happiest nations of the world.
Urban Splendour
The caustic jibe on life completely eluded me in Class 9 when “Rotterdam” played loudly on the stereo. To be more accurate, it sometimes played, and mostly barely squeaked on my prized boom-box, a hand-me-down from my sister. Unmindful of the meaning, and even less inclined to discover it, the song was my feel-good tune […]
Coffee And Coorg
Despite countless trips to the region and having explored every possible dimension of the district, I’m always ready for one more trip to Coorg. I had hiked to Tadiandamol – the highest peak here, picked coffee beans with plantation workers, bowed before temples, been to Ayurvedic resorts wedged in the middle of nowhere, and lived […]
Cashless Travel
Don’t let demonitisation’s teething troubles force you to hit the brakes on your journeying. Where there’s a will…there’s always a way to travel.
All Things Big And Small
Travel experiences and narratives have become so nuanced and selective over the last few years that sometimes I feel that I might have categorically diluted the thrill of superlatives from my life. Jostling to climb the highest tower or peeking down the tallest bridge or taking a bite of the hottest chili are things that […]
Off The Radar
On a recent trip, after having walked the hallowed grounds of Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum, my dog-eared guidebook of the city went for another round of mild mutilation – you know, the joyous kind. It was time to explore the museums that enshrine the odd.
Ancient Folk Tales Of Coastal Karnataka
Improvised performances that last from dusk till dawn and female characters played by male actors are just some of the distinctive elements of the ancient performance art that is Yakshagana. Audiences are treated to fierce method acting narration of poetic epics, guided by a unique musical form.
Heritage n Hills
Though the lure of seeing the Taj Mahal on a misty morning remained undiminished, I also wanted to add parts of the old city of Agra to my itinerary. You see, a fleeting visit makes one miss the subtleties of the city’s many hues. Contrary to what the ‘Golden Triangle in a flash’ itineraries would […]
Whispers From The Past
Linger here, and linger a while longer, for Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh is not in a hurry. History is still alive in this quaint town that is undisturbed by modern times and its progress. This is a laid-back itinerary.
Mystical Malana
T hough clichés are said to keep tourism alive in most parts of the world, I find it imperative for the traveller to simultaneously acquire an attitude that leans towards diminishing any typecasting for destinations. Why should Varanasi be pegged only to spirituality and death, or Hampi be tattooed with a bohemian vibe? Why should […]
The Art Of Ganjing
Walking through the almost 2 km stretch of Hazratganj on a stifling September afternoon needs more mental exertion than physical. You need to make a veritable effort to pluck out the urban visuals of discordant metro construction, glitzy boards that veil colonial shop fronts and the blaring assault of incessant traffic. And when you can […]