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
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 […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
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
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 […]