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…
The Revs Institute, Naples: a must visit for automobile aficionados
While Ferrari is synonymous with race cars, did you know that the Tipo 166 was the first Ferrari to win a major car race? Imagine standing next to the Mercedes…
Doll Power during Dussehra: of religious tradition and significance
One of the most important Hindu festivals, Dasara or Dussehra as it is also known, comes to an end today. Observed during the holy 9-days or Navratri that typically falls…
Hershey’s Chocolate World: a day of fun and “sweet” happiness
“More than any other food, chocolate delights and enchants… chocolate tantalizes and it comforts. Chocolate has soothed fretful children and welcomed tired travelers; mountain climbers have saved their last piece…
Ageless beauties galore: Manjusha car museum, Dharmastala
Reaching Dharmasthala just as the temple gates closed for the afternoon break was a tad disappointing. Given the fact that it was a long weekend, the highways were crowded and…
Niagara Falls: mist, magic and magnificence personified
Derived from the Native American word that means “split in the flat land”, Niagara falls are arguably one of the most beautiful and popular water falls in the world. Stunningly…