Stormin’ into Havana
My first glimpse of Cuba was from the plane. I was flying into Havana from Panama City and was breathless […]
Caribbean, Cuba, Outside India
Caribbean, Cuba, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
36 photos that may tempt you to visit Cuba
Visiting Cuba was my trip of a lifetime. Incidentally, I travelled there in 2014, during the Obama Presidential tenure and […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras
Story of the German bread, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due to my growing up in […]
Asia, Bhutan, Outside India
The Haa Valley of offbeat Bhutan
Bhutan is a land of the enigma. A piece of paradise on the Himalayan range, it is the only country […]
Asia, Bhutan, Outside India
The dream called Bhutan
Recently a Bhutanese friend of mine asked me to help him promote tourism to his beautiful country. He has a […]
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
A slice of local Maldives life
The next morning dawned bright and sunny. The sky was impossibly blue and the fragrant island air returned. My date […]
Asia, Maldives, Outside India
The local lesser known charm of the offbeat Maldives
It rained heavily the next day forcing me to cancel all my plans. Being holed up in my room, doing […]
Asia, Maldives, Outside India
Maldives Homestay Experience
As romantic as the open air boat ride in the middle of the Indian Ocean sounds, in reality, it gets […]
Asia, Maldives, Outside India
My Maldives travel mistakes
As lovely as the Maldives was, it burned holes in my yearly travel budget. I incurred some unnecessary expenses due […]