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,...
The endless charm of Charyn canyon
“Today, you are about to witness the incredible diversity of Kazakhstan’s landscape’ our guide Syrym enthusiastically...
A Two-Day Odyssey Through the Almaty Region
“Almaty region is truly exceptional,” remarked our guide, Syrym, as we embarked on a...
Savoring the Nomadic Tapestry in Almaty: Kazaki food you should try in Almaty
Borat, the fictitious, mustachioed, mankini-wearing media personality played by Sacha Baron Cohen in the eponymous cult film, put...
Almaty: Unexpected wonders
Of all the things I anticipated discovering in Almaty, a ski resort mere 20 minutes from the city center was certainly not on my list. To...
Hoi An: The city of lanterns
Ever since I landed in Da Nang, Vietnam’s port city, Hoi An was a constant feature among...
Stok Palace: An exquisite miniature of Ladakh
It was mid-afternoon when we arrived in Leh. The temperatures soared to 30 degrees, a very unlikely for Ladakh. But the temperature was...
Dawki: A river paradise
I was a little undecided between going to Dawki or making a long trip to Tura. And my Airbnb host in Shillong had almost decided to...
Inside the sacred forests of Mawphlang
In every turn in Meghalaya nature has a story to tell. Amongst the brooding mountains and the fiery...
The monoliths and old tales of sacrifices from Nartiang
A magical waterfall straight out of Kipling’s pages – that’s how my friend Brad described Krangshuri falls. His words were enough to...
Magical sunrise and a feast at Denzong Regency
The worst part of Sikkim is the tiring journey from Bagdogra airport to Gangtok. And while all along our way one is accompanied by the...