Photoessay: Gimmelwald – a Mountain Farming Village in the Alps
Nestled at an elevation of about 1365 meters above sea level is the quaint village of Gimmelwald in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Often mistaken for the more touristy…
Deepawali Marundhu: The First Food for the Festival
Come 01-Nov and it is time to celebrate one of the most important festivals of the Hindu calendar, Deepawali. Also called Diwali or the festival of lights, this one is…
Five Things to See and Do in Lugano
Located in the southern part of Switzerland and in the Ticino region of the country, Lugano is Switzerland’s 9th largest city. Again an easy day trip from Zurich, Lugano is…
Alpine Festival in Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland
Come Autumn in Switzerland and it is time for some quintessentially ‘Swiss’ festivals that reflect the country’s unique customs and traditions. The Désalpe or cattle descent is one among the…
Photoessay: Street Art Captures in Copenhagen
Castles, cathedrals, cycles, canals….Copenhagen is a city that truly offers a kaleidoscope of sights. From royal palaces to beautiful parks and interesting museums to eclectic neighbourhoods, Copenhagen sure springs a…
Badanavalu Khadi Gramodhyoga Kendra, Nanjangud: Preserving the Legacy of Khadi Spinning and Weaving
Located in the seemingly non-descript village of Badanavalu just about 30 km from Mysore in the southern state of Karnataka, is the historic Badanavalu Khadi Gramodhyoga Kendra aka Badanavalu Khadi…
Pumpkin Exhibition at Jucker Farm, Rapperswil-Jona
Come Autumn and it is time for you to celebrate the fiery colours of nature and of course nature’s bounty of pumpkins. It is a season to decorate your house…
Bamboo: A Step Towards Sustainable Living
Elegant, chic, classy yet super functional; bamboo is indeed a material that is versatile as well as unique. A plant that is a renewable resource and one that that is…
Decorating your Home with the Timeless Colours and Textures of Fall
With temperatures dipping and sweater weather back in the air, it is time to welcome what is arguably the most beautiful season of the year, autumn or fall as it…
Five Things to See and Do in the City of Lyon, France
If you are in France and looking to explore beyond Paris and its suburbs, the city of Lyon which is just a two hour train ride from the captial is…