Battambang delights
Battambang is drop-dead charming. A laid-back, easy-going riverine city, it provides the much-needed breather from the hard-nosed commercialism of Cambodia‘s […]
Asia, Cambodia, Outside India
Asia, Cambodia, Outside India
Catching the new year at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, the masterpiece of Khmer heritage is undoubtedly one of the most impressive places on earth. The majestic temple […]
Asia, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food
Food & Travel Guide to Yunnan, Sichuan & Western Tibet
Where mountains meet markets, chilies meet yak butter, and every journey becomes a story. Why This Region? Few regions on […]
Asia, China, Outside India
Baisha Village: A Tranquil Naxi Haven Beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Village (白沙古镇) is one of Yunnan’s most authentic treasures. Once […]
Asia, Chengdu Cooking Class, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food
Chengdu Local Market Food Tour & Cooking Class: Discover Sichuan’s Spices, Tea, and Traditions
Chengdu conjures up images of giant pandas and a laidback city. Those are all true because Chengdu is probably China´s […]
Maldives, Money Matters, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
The Maldives budget travel guide
The Maldives is stunningly beautiful and expensive. But with proper planning and pre-travel research, you can enjoy this paradise destination […]
Asia, Maldives, Outside India
Male Male
I had fallen in love with the Maldives even before landing in the tiny island nation. Although the Maldives seems […]
Asia, Outside India, Sri Lanka, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
A crisp Kandy travel guide for slow traveling
Kandy has everything going for it. The location is beautiful; the city is a charming mix of colonial buildings and […]
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India
Letters from Melaka
Greetings from the warm Malacca Straits. I am in the rose-red, beautifully preserved city of Melaka, and it just feels […]
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India
The secret island of Palau Lang Tengah
Palau Lang Tengah was a real tropical dream. Located off the east coast of Malaysia, it lies on the gorgeous […]