The kind happy monument called Jama Masjid in Delhi
My trysts with Delhi go long back and for some years I called the Indian capital city home. Funnily, all […]
Delhi, India, North
Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
The best tropical getaways for your next big adventure
Tropical destinations offer the perfect escape from Britain’s unpredictable weather, combining stunning beaches, rich cultures, and unforgettable adventures. According to […]
Europe, France, Outside India
Climbing the gigantic Dune de Pilat: the best of the French Atlantic Coast
Have you ever had moments when you seriously considered strangling your partner with bare hands? Then you took a look […]
Europe, France, Outside India
Mixed impressions of Carcassonne in France
We visited Carcassonne early this spring. The medieval city was a stopover in our long Europe road trip and we […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Würzburg things to do
Würzburg as a destination has a lot going for it. First of all, the location is fantastic. Set against the […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Köln Flora in spring
I went out for a walk to the Köln Flora yesterday and found it to be resplendent with flowers. The […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
Growing up in Jhargram: red earth country and wildflowers
Jhargram is now a city, a district, and a tourist destination of growing repute. However, that is not what I […]
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Srinagar Mughal gardens, flower filled royal niches
Srinagar is a city of gardens. Mughals loved Kashmir and decorated this mountainous state with gorgeous terraced gardens. These are […]
India, Kashmir, North
Spring festival, Navreh, and the blooming almond trees at Badamwari
Spring in Kashmir is beautiful beyond words. It enthralls the visitors and locals alike and heralds the end of the […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal
Workers of Kolkata and their jobs
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a […]