This is Brian’s Calcutta not Kolkata
‘Howrah Bridge!’ I utter in a stunned whisper. It’s out there somewhere, closer than I think, and it is the […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
This is my Calcutta
During every Durga Puja festival time, I get inconsolably homesick. The grey cloud lasts until the week-long festivities are over […]
Asia, Guest Posts, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam
Flowers of Da Lat
What do I remember about Da Lat? That it is a city for lovers in central Vietnam, which smells of […]
Asia, Outside India, Vietnam
Hoa Lu: the perfect day trip from Hanoi
Hoa Lu served as the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. It lies 90 kilometers south of […]
Asia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Vietnam
Sa Pa travel guide: How to enjoy Sa Pa without trekking
For most visitors to this iconic destination in Vietnam, a Sa Pa trip must include a trek. This is indeed […]
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam
20 photos that will make you want to visit Sa Pa
Sa Pa was a refreshing change after the heat of Hanoi. I loved the cool mountains, the spectacular terraced fields, […]
Asia, Outside India, Vietnam
A day trip to Perfume Pagoda from Hanoi
Apart from a day trip to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, I did not venture out of my hotel room […]
Asia, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Vietnam, Vietnamese Food
Eating Where The Locals Eat! Authentic Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour!
Ho Chi Minh is a city where every meal is an adventure, balancing warming and cooling ingredients with fresh herbs, […]