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,...
Meeting the leopards of Jawai – II
The excursions and discussions of the first day made me aware of Jawai – its cultural landscape, layered history, intricate social...
Meeting the leopards of Jawai – I
Jawai Bandh, the name conjures images of rugged landscapes, shimmery waters, and, of course,...
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...
Da Nang: Vietnam’s breezy, modern surprise
Da Nang, an emerging, modern surprise, was my first stop in Vietnam. I had arrived with one goal in mind — to explore the famous Ba Na...
My 12-day travel itinerary to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of culture, bursting with vibrant traditions, mouthwatering cuisine,...
Hikkaduwa uncovered: Beyond beaches and turtles
Hikkaduwa has been a permanent feature in the Sri Lankan itinerary for decades now. Hikkaduwa beach boasts a history that dates to 1960s...
Mirissa: The best of Sri Lankan coastal campaign
Mirissa, a tiny jewel on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, is the perfect place for a lazy beach escape. Famed as one of the world’s top...
A day in Galle: Wandering through the Fort
If you’re a cricket buff, you probably would have dreamt of sitting on the ramparts of the Galle...
The magic of Ella
Ella was one of the Sri Lankan destinations I was most looking forward to. And this small hill station, nestled amidst rolling tea hills,...
Nuwara Eliya: Sri Lanka’s timeless escape into ‘Little England’
Nuwara Eliya, nestled in the hill country of south-central Sri Lanka, lies near the popular backpacker town of Ella. The lush tea...
