Manial Palace, a peep into the 19th century Egyptian royal life
This obscure offbeat gem is located on Roda Island, one of the many islands on the Nile. Though overlooked by […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
The superb Coptic Museum in Cairo
The Coptic museum of Cairo is one of the city’s least-known attractions and it is one of its best. Founded […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
The intriguing Coptic Quarter of Cairo
The old Coptic Quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, who form the majority of the Egyptian Christians, […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
Sharia Khayamiya, the medieval street of tentmakers in Cairo
Sharia Khayamiya is on off-the-beaten tourist track in Cairo. Although it lies in the historic Islamic Cairo district, few wide-eyed […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
Sultan Al-Mu’ayyad Mosque in old Cairo
The Sultan Al-Mu’ayyad mosque is one of the less-visited mosques in Old Cairo. It is also one of the most […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egyptian Food, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Cairo Food Tour
During my entire stay in Egypt, I indulged in Egyptian food. I loved everything about it: the variety, the taste, […]
India, Maharashtra, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West
Kaas Plateau flowers photos
Kaas Plateau flowers bloom only during the monsoon, between August and October. Often called Maharashtra’s ‘Valley of Flowers’ it is […]
India, Maharashtra, West
Kaas Plateau photo essay and travel guide
I am unfamiliar with the western part of India and have explored it very little. Many moons ago, I briefly […]