Gorgeous Grasmere: a slice of the old world charm
Bewitchingly beautiful and absolutely angelic, Lake District is one of the most picturesque and popular destinations in England. With a plethora of things to do and see, our trip to…
Rosary Church, Shettihalli: a journey back in time.
A recent visit to Hassan took us to one of the most stunning places I have visited of late. About 25 km from Hassan, on the Hassan-Shettihalli Road, lies the…
Color, creativity and craftsmanship: Mangalore Flower Market
Flowers are an integral part of Indian culture and occupy a very significant place whether during daily worship, festivals or any special occasions or celebrations. Visiting flower markets in any…
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…
Upcycling idea: Door frame to wall shelves
Wood, according to me is always a commodity that should not be wasted and must be reused/recycled at every opportunity. So when another door frame was being discarded, I was…
Upcycling Idea: cupboard frame to mirror frame
When we were looking to buy an additional mirror for one of the rooms, none of the ones available in the store matched what we wanted. Either they were too…
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…