Photoessay: Gimmelwald – a Mountain Farming Village in the Alps
Nestled at an elevation of about 1365 meters above sea level is the quaint village of Gimmelwald in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Often mistaken for the more touristy…
Five Things to See and Do in Lugano
Located in the southern part of Switzerland and in the Ticino region of the country, Lugano is Switzerland’s 9th largest city. Again an easy day trip from Zurich, Lugano is…
Alpine Festival in Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland
Come Autumn in Switzerland and it is time for some quintessentially ‘Swiss’ festivals that reflect the country’s unique customs and traditions. The Désalpe or cattle descent is one among the…
Photoessay: Street Art Captures in Copenhagen
Castles, cathedrals, cycles, canals….Copenhagen is a city that truly offers a kaleidoscope of sights. From royal palaces to beautiful parks and interesting museums to eclectic neighbourhoods, Copenhagen sure springs a…
Badanavalu Khadi Gramodhyoga Kendra, Nanjangud: Preserving the Legacy of Khadi Spinning and Weaving
Located in the seemingly non-descript village of Badanavalu just about 30 km from Mysore in the southern state of Karnataka, is the historic Badanavalu Khadi Gramodhyoga Kendra aka Badanavalu Khadi…
Pumpkin Exhibition at Jucker Farm, Rapperswil-Jona
Come Autumn and it is time for you to celebrate the fiery colours of nature and of course nature’s bounty of pumpkins. It is a season to decorate your house…
Five Things to See and Do in the City of Lyon, France
If you are in France and looking to explore beyond Paris and its suburbs, the city of Lyon which is just a two hour train ride from the captial is…
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum, Ghum
If you are someone who loves take a ride on heritage mountain railways and are fascinated by railway coaches, equipment and engineering, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) Museum in Ghum…
Vienna Street Art Captures: A Riot of Colour
There is no doubt that the capital of Austria, Vienna aka Wien is synonymous with baroque architecture, imperial palaces and a rich musical heritage. But did you know that this…
Photo Essay: Yiga Choeling Monastery aka Ghoom Monastery, Darjeeling
A visit to Darjeeling often means a ride on the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a visit to the tea gardens and a trip to Mall road. But beyond the touristy…