Five places in and around Bangalore to visit this New Year’s Eve
Come December and it is the time of the year to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. A time to reflect and rejoice. A time to soak…
Photoessay: Undavalli caves, Vijayawada: splendid rock cut architecture
The bustling city of Vijayawada offers several interesting sights spanning nature, history, religion and culture. Arguably one of the best attractions of this city are the Undavalli caves located 6…
Amaravati: an important Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh
As mentioned in my previous post on Ghantasala, the southern state of Andhra Pradesh has had a profound influence of Buddhism. There are several theories that believe that Lord Buddha…
Photoessay: Ghantasala – a centre of Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh
The southern state of Andhra Pradesh is a treasure house when it comes to ancient Buddhist sites. With an extremely significant and a deep-rooted influence of Buddhism, the state boasts…
Four ‘must visit’ museums in Doha, Qatar
An interesting mix of the contemporary and the conventional, Doha, the capital of Qatar is a city that dons many hats. With a spectacular skyline that houses some of the…
Qatar: of pearling centres, fishing villages, camel racing and ghost towns
On a recent visit to Qatar, the glitz, glamour and sheer razzmatazz of the capital city, Doha had me amazed. An epitome of modernity, it is a city of rapid…
Falcons, Falconry and Falcon souq – a unique experience in Doha, Qatar
On my recent visit to Qatar, I learnt that falcons and falconry was and still is an integral part of Qatar’s traditional culutre and lifestyle. One of the most beautiful…
Photo essay: Nilgiri mountain railway: toy train from Coonor to Ooty
Trains and train journeys often get me all nostalgic with fond memories of my childhood days. A train journey from Hyderabad to our home town, Banglaore was a ‘regular feature’…
Photo essay: Bengaluru flower market, K R Market
As mentioned in my previous posts, visiting flower markets in any city is my favourite and always on my ‘to do’ list. Last month, I decided to visit the flower…
24 Hours in Queenstown: New Zealand’s Party Capital
There is a lot going on in New Zealand, especially in Queenstown, where the fun never seems to stop. Not only is it known as the adventure capital of the…