Curtain raiser: Uttar Pradesh Bird Festival – 2018 Edition
One of the largest and most populous states of India, Uttar Pradesh is a state of many facets. Situated on the border of India and Nepal, it is home to…
Pier 39, San Francisco: a plethora of fun, frolic and entertainment
It is often said your visit to the fog city aka San Francisco starts at The Pier. A vivacious city that is often touted as the cultural and commercial capital…
Naples, Florida: sunshine, sand and sea
Perfectly manicured lawns, sprawling golf courses, a vibrant downtown, quirky stores, plenty of sun, sand and sea are some of the first things you notice when you visit the eclectic…
Magical weaves: the elegance of Mangalagiri textiles
Given my love for indigenous textiles, I never miss an opportunity to visit handloom weaving centres during my travels. In line with the country’s rich footprint of textiles, the southern…
Kallu Ganapati temple: Padumundu, Shiriyara: A photoessay
First off, here’s wishing all my readers a wonderful 2018! Hope your year is filled with joy, fun and of course many happy travels! Here is a quick post on…
A toy story: wooden toys of Channapatna, Karnataka
“Welcome to the Land of Toys” says the green signboard as you drive down to Channapatna on the Mysore-Bengaluru highway. Located about 60 km from Bengaluru, the town is also…
Tampa Downtown: Turn back in Time in Tampa Theatre
Ornate sculptures, elaborate ceiling panels and magnificent portraits – while one would normally associate this decor with historical monuments and palaces, these are actually some of the first things that…
A volery of birds at Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, Guntur
It is often said that ‘too many disappointments are usually a sign of too many expectations’. Just like for most things in life, this quote is totally applicable to travel…
4 museums to visit in and around Tampa for Floridian history, culture and nature
The land of sunshine, sand and sea, Florida in the United states has a rich history going back thousands of years. Human presence in this south eastern tropical state dates…
In harmony with heritage: City of Bath, United Kingdom
If you are a lover of heritage and cultural tourism, Bath, located nearly 100 miles from London, is a place you must have on your bucket list. Roman ruins, Georgian…