Zurich Quarantine Diaries: Postcards from my Hotel Window
There is no denying the fact that the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we travel forever. From vaccine compliance to negative RT PCR tests and quarantine requirements, one needs…
Photoessay: Mahanavami Dibba aka Dasara Dibba, Hampi
Often referred to as the world’s largest open air museum, Hampi in Karnataka is a heritage site quite like none other. A favourite with tourists from all over the world,…
Photoessay: Geneva – Diverse Sights and a Kaleidoscope of Experiences
Surrounded by mountains and located on the south western end of Lake Geneva, the city of Geneva is one that offers a multitude of experiences. I happened to visit this…
Rice Museum, Shivalli, Karnataka – of seeds, strains and sustainability
On the occasion of World Museum Day today, here is a look at yet another unusual museum in Karnataka. Read on to find out more… Lush green farms on either…
Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi – a hidden gem in Chikamagalur, Karnataka
Given that India is a land of temples, it is no surprise that travel unearths some truly hidden gems. And one such gem is the Veera Narayana Temple in Belavadi…
Zermatt: of skiing, scenic beauty and plenty of Swiss charm
Snowy white landscapes that seemed straight out of a Christmas post card, majestic ridges, peaks of the Pennine Alps and a mesmerizing town at the foot of the mountains. All…
Photoessay: Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melukote
Visiting Melukote as I outlined in one of my recent posts is akin to taking a journey back in time. A quaint charm and oodles of antiquity lend the town…
Winter travel: 5 cities and towns to visit in India during the winter season
Come winter and it is time for those endless cups of coffee, curling up in corners and enjoying the coziness all around. Winter has a charm of its own. While…
Gulur Ganesha and Kaidala, Tumkur: of unique temples and traditions
As mentioned in several of my previous posts, Bangalore offers several offbeat sights which form for exciting day trip ideas. If you are a fan of art, architecture and ancient…
Photoessay – Shivarapatna, Kolar district: the hands that craft the Gods
Carved stone panels, statues, idols and stone slabs in varying stages of finishing…..all lining the pavements, house fronts, backyards and basically any empty space. Well, this is Shivarapatna for you.…