Transport Museum: Bury
We happened to visit the town of Bury enroute to Ramsbottom where we visited the Chocolate festival. Part of greater Manchester, this town is just about thirty minutes from Manchester…
Kodanad Elephant Training centre: Kerala
Elephants being an integral part of Indian culture and mythology have always fascinated me. So when I heard about the elephant training centre in Kodanad near Kochi, I was sure…
Ramsbottom chocolate festival: joyful indulgence
Food festivals, local farmers’ markets, harvest festivals and events like flea and Sunday markets have always fascinated me. They tend to showcase local art, craft, produce and provide a great…
Brickyard to Byadgi: beguiling sights enroute to Hubli
Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination – Drake. These words ring true as I recollect my recent trip to Hubli where I realized yet…
Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple: magnificence and majesty
The little town of Nanjangud, about 25 km from the city of Mysore in Karnataka has been a place I have been visiting since childhood. It has become a practice…
Cadbury world: a truly ‘desirable and delightful’ experience
Spending a whole day in the world of Cadbury chocolates could be anyone’s dream; it was most certainly mine! Well, this did come true for me when we visited “Cadbury…
Anayirankal, Munnar: picture postcard beauty
Carpets of well manicured tea gardens, hazy mist clad hills and invigorating weather are just some of the many reasons why Munnar in Kerala is a much loved and visited…
Snaefell Mountain Railway: picture perfect vistas
If you a lover of heritage railways that chug their way through some stunning panoramic landscapes, Isle of Man offers some of the best. Located in the middle of the…
Ancient village of Anegundi and the ‘Navabrindavanam’
When you visit a world famous heritage site like Hampi where there is so much to see and do, there are high chances that your are overwhelmed and miss out…
Valparai: an alluring hill station
Nestled on the Anamalai hill ranges of the Western Ghats, Valparai at 3500 feet above sea level is an idyllic hill station. Lush green shola forests, picturesque locales, well-manicured tea…