Green water of Hababa and glimpses of Yemeni Jewish past
The most essential commodity in a semi arid region is water and that was what made Hababa so special. It […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
The unconquered fortified citadel of Thula
At the time of my Yemen visit, special permits were required to visit any place in and it the country […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Welcome to Sanaa
At the time of my visit in 2016, Yemen was in the news for all the wrong reasons. The situation […]
India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West
A day at Amer Fort in Jaipur
I visited Amer Fort in autumn, and it was a day as beautiful as can be. The golden season of […]
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Visiting the Rialto Markets in Venice
In Venice, when it rains, it pours. The sky looks like a dirty rag, and the rain splashes incessantly. The […]
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Our Venice days in photos
Last month, I visited Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world, with a man I am crazy […]
Culture Peeps, Europe, Handicrafts, Italy, Outside India, Travel Extras
The lace and rainbow houses of Burano island
One of the most beautiful places in the world, Venice tends to overwhelm its visitors. For most people who stay/visit […]
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Travel tips to visit Venice on a budget
So we went to Venice this June and spent less than 50 Euros per day. Surprised? It is true that […]
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Venice trip planning guide
Venice is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Its popularity is so high that the staggering amount […]
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 […]