Silver rain of Gilan and other experiences
Gilan province in the north of Iran is spectacularly beautiful. It is cool, hilly, and very verdant. Proximity to the […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
The formidable Oramanat mountains
The next morning, right after breakfast, I met Ms. Bahareh Taherian, my local Kermanshah guide. She had been strictly imposed […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Timeless Abyaneh, an ancient Iranian village
We left for Kashan from Esfahan. It was going to be our third stop on the Iran road trip. I […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Walking around the painted havelis of Mandawa
The fame of the open-air museum of Shekhawati set me off to this extraordinary region of Rajasthan and this post on […]
Africa, Egypt, Outside India
Alexandria memories
Alexandria is one of my favourite places in Egypt and I visited it twice. Founded by none other than Alexander, […]
Africa, Egypt, Outside India
Hurghada fun
On my first visit to Egypt, I went to Hurghada from Luxor. The drive to Hurghada was starkly picturesque. After […]
Food Thoughts, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights
2015 on my plate
2015 has been all about food for me. I have eaten my way through all the places that I have […]