Museum of Original Figurines (MOOF), Brussels: of comic characters and cartoon strips
Comics and comic strips are all pervading in the European city of Brussles and when you are there, it is hard not to notice them. For it is in city…
Photo essay: Four Spectacular Mosques of the Middle East
Known for their splendid architecture and magnificent beauty, mosques are more often than not community centres rather than just places of worship. Replete with typical elements of Islamic architecture, mosques…
Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh: a paradise amidst the dawn lit mountains
To say that the largest state in the North east of India, Arunachal Pradesh is a travellers’ delight is no understatement. One of the most fascinating states of India, Arunachal…
Bern: In the footsteps of Albert Einstein
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid – Albert…
Abor Country River camp, Pasighat: nature at your doorstep
If you are game for a ‘date’ with wilderness and look forward to spending a few days literally in the lap of nature, Abor Country River camp in Pasighat must…
Distinctively Bern: Things to see and do in the capital city of Switzerland
A unique medieval look, cobbled streets, clock towers and multiple fountains are just some of things that you first notice as you take a walk along the streets of Bern,…
Photo essay: Water festival aka ‘Sangken’ celebrations in Itanagar, Arunchal Pradesh
One of the important festivals celebrated by the Theravada Buddhist Community is the annual Sangken festival celebrated during the month of April each year. It is followed mainly by the…
Stein am Rhein: a perfect day trip from Zurich
Charming little quaint towns nestled by the lake surely form for a picturesque scene. And when this scene is from the bewitching country of Switzerland, you are definitely in for…
Corporation Bank Heritage Museum (Coin Museum) – Udupi: a numismatists’ delight
Did you know that when all digits on the serial number of a currency note are the same (like ‘555555’ or ‘777777’) it is a type of fancy note? Or…
Zurich, Switzerland: on an offbeat trail
Nestled on the shore of its tranquil eponymous lake where it meets river Limmat, Zurich is a city that dons many hats. Founded by the Romans as early as 15…