Water fountains: a Ubiquitous Fixture in Zurich
Often referred to as the financial captial of Switzerland, Zurich is an eclectic city that offers a host of interesting sights which include its lake, unique museums, chocolate stores and…
Photoessay: Autumn in Zurich – Postcards, Vignettes and more…
Arguably the most beautiful season of the year, autumn is synonymous with change. Nature’s splash of brown, rust, ochre, mustard, orange, red and chestnut during this time is indeed a…
Madrid on a Culture Trail – Art, History and more
Madrid is often referred to as the cultural capital of Spain, and for good reason. While other Spanish cities boast of several incredible insights into the country’s history, architecture and…
St. Lawrence Shrine Basilica: Attur, Karkala
There is never a dearth of interesting sights and experiences when you travel to coastal Karnataka, especially the South Canara region. Mangalore and Udupi are replete with interesting experiences spanning…
Hasti Mangala: an ode to the Indian Elephant
Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the main festivals of the Hindu calendar and one dedicated to the Lord of Beginnings aka Lord Ganesha. Arguably India’s most loved God, Ganapati,…
Photoessay: Pilatus – the perfect picnic idea from Lucerne
A land of magnificent landscapes and immense scenic beauty, there is never a dearth of idyllic getaways when you are in Switzerland. Mount Pilatus or Pilatus as it is also…
Udupi Sarees: the beauty and grace of handlooms
While the temple town of Udupi is well known for its famous Krishna temple, its mouth watering cuisine and other interesting sites as welll as nearby towns, did you know…
Photoessay: Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
While 7-July maybe World Chocolate Day, there is no denying the fact that, if you are a chocolate lover, everyday can be chocolate day! And this is especially true if…
Uhrenmuseum Winterthur: Clock and Watch Museum Winterthur
Located just about 25 km from Zurich in Switzerland is the idyllic city of Winterthur. Like most Swiss cities, Winterthur is replete with a charming old town, quaint cafes and…
On a museum trail in Switzerland: ten unique museums to visit in Swiss Land
It is raining museums on my blog this month and even though we just finished International Museum Day on 18-May, I thought a post about some unusual and quirky museums…