Crossing the uncharted territory: Chaari Dhaand
Its 4 am and I am driving on a surface that looks more Martian than that of our planet. The baked,...
A sip of coffee in Coorg….
Kodaimelanadu or Kodagu or Coorg: the name itself conjures up images of verdure – gushing cascades, babbling brooks, green hills,...
Road to Lahij
Some places are simply meant to stay with you. Lahij is one of them. Long after I left, Lahij’s timeless charm, and unparallel...
Shamakhi: Where Azerbaijan finds its soul
After experiencing the authentic soul of Azerbaijan and its multi-cultural heritage in Quba, and...
The frozen waterfalls of Laza
You will surely be advised by everyone in Baku to visit the Shahdag mountain resort. I rather skip this so oft promoted point. I was rather...
The Lost World of Khinaliq in Azerbaijan
Even if you have a handful of days in Azerbaijan, make sure you include the villages of Khinaliq and Laza in your itinerary. Khinaliq is...
Discovering Quba: Where ancient culture breathes
To be honest, Quba wasn’t even on my Azerbaijan radar. Most travel blogs either skip it entirely...
Exploring Baku: A Perfect Blend of East, West, and Timeless Beauty
There are always some things that make a city memorable for you – like some undying images itched on my memory lane. Baku will always...
Out of the Oyster: A journey through Silence, Trauma, and Becoming
After years of writing, revising, doubting, and returning to the page, my second novel ‘Out of My Oyster’ is finally published....
Meeting the leopards of Jawai – II
The excursions and discussions of the first day made me aware of Jawai – its cultural landscape,...
Meeting the leopards of Jawai – I
Jawai Bandh, the name conjures images of rugged landscapes, shimmery waters, and, of course, leopards. Jawai offers a unique experience, a...
A day at Ba Na hills
One of the sights that convinced me to spend a fortnight in Vietnam was that of two life-size hands ancient and moist, hold the curved...
