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,...
Discovering Quba: Where ancient culture breathes
To be honest, Quba wasn’t even on my Azerbaijan radar. Most travel blogs either skip it entirely or briefly mention it as a pit stop en...
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...
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, 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...
