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Jaipur Blue pottery on display outside a shop near Jal Mahal
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West

Jaipur Blue Pottery: A turbulent tale of a no clay pottery

Distinguished by a vivid blue and turquoise colour palette, a Jaipur blue pottery item is a thing of sheer beauty. […]

January 2, 2024
tie and dye maker seen during jaipur handicrafts tour
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West

Understanding cultural appropriation on a Jaipur handicrafts tour

Exploring the artisan’s colonies and workshops on a Jaipur handicrafts tour was an eye-opening experience. It showed me the details […]

January 2, 2024
Tired wedding band members and their horses on the streets of Jaipur
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

Streets and handicrafts of Jaipur: A photo essay from our guided tour

Last year, Akash and I visited Jaipur. It is one of our yearly trips and the occasion was Noni’s birthday. […]

January 2, 2024
Shows
Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

10 Best Shows in Europe You Must See Once!

Europe is not only renowned for its stunning landscapes, historical landmarks, and diverse cuisine, but also for its vibrant entertainment […]

August 23, 2023
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras

The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt

I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It was while walking down […]

October 25, 2022
Culture Peeps, Europe, Food Thoughts, France, French Food Culture, Outside India, Travel Extras

Paris Café Culture

Paris Café culture is as quintessential to the city as its wide boulevards, iconic architecture, and haute couture. At nearly […]

December 5, 2021
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Odisha, Travel Extras

Dance like a man II

Gotipua had been a treat for my cultural senses. Rhythmic, seriously acrobatic and exotic in a most quintessential Indian way, […]

March 17, 2021
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
Culture Peeps, Dances, East, India, Odisha, Travel Extras

Dance like a man I

I had never heard of Gotipua before my last Odisha trip and it is sad, since the heritage dance had […]

March 16, 2021
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras

My glimpses of art and culture of Kerala

Kerala is all about vibrancy, vigour and life. You may think it is because of the amount of happy sunshine […]

February 19, 2021
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras

The Pulikali tiger dance of Kerala

Among all the stunning South Indian states, I prefer Kerala and the main reason is the earthy magnitude of their […]

January 12, 2021
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