Photoessay: On a fairy tale trail in Heidiland, Mainefield
While it seems like a cliche to say that Switzerland is a country full of fairy tale landscapes, Heidiland is literally a paradise on earth. An ode to Heidi, Switzerland’s…
The Veena makers of Simpadipura – home to a dying craft
Entering the interiors of Simpadipura, a sleepy hamlet about 60 km from Bangalore it is not uncommon to hear the sounds of chisels and hammers striking against wood. Large logs…
Rapperswil: of Rose Gardens and much more
Often referred to as “Switzerland’s city of Roses”, Rapperswil is an utterly beautiful town in Switzerland just over 25 km from Zurich. Easily accessible by rail, boat and train, Rapperswil…
Photoessay: Gedee Car Museum, Coimbatore
Strolling on the busy Avinashi road in the industrial city of Coimbatore, a brick red Beetle mounted on a pedestal caught my attention almost out of the blue. Needless to…
8 Ways Of Making Your Travel Life A Lot Healthier And Positive
Travelling offers several joys and positives quite like none other. Whether you’re just going on a short drive or you’re looking for a long road trip, just getting out and…
Cruising on the Norwegian Pearl – the idea of a perfect holiday
Cruising on the Norwegian Pearl on a 14 day round trip on the Panama Canal to and from Tampa is a wonderful way to discover the Caribbean ports of call.…
Soap Museum (Seifenmuseum), St. Gallen – a unique, offbeat attraction
A museum dedicated to soap…sounds rather strange…… These exactly were my thoughts when I first heard about the Seifenmuseum in St. Gallen. While I decided to see all the conventional,…
NIMHANS Heritage Museum, Bangalore
A premier and multidisciplinary institute dedicated to research, patient care, training and academic pursuit in the field of mental health and neurosciences, NIMHANS is a landmark that is hard to…
Photoessay: Monsoon Magic in Coorg
Often dubbed as the Scotland of India, Coorg is arguably one of the most scenic places in South India. Nestled along the Western Ghats, it is located in between Mysore…
Teddy Bear Museum, Baden: for the love of cuddly Teddy Bears
Few toys are more endearing than soft, cuddly teddy bears. An intrinsic part of most people’s growing years, teddy bears are synonymous with precious childhood memories, warmth and a sense…