Come end of June, Monsoon clouds begin to envelope the skies of central and north India after already commencing their march earlier in the month to the south of the subcontinent. Painting dramatic pictures with a play of light & dark grey clouds and the soul touching sound of lightning piercing through, it begins to […]
Simple Tips for Volunteering in India
Volunteering in India—or any third world country—is something quite popular in the West, which is why I decided to share my experience with those of you interested, even though theoretically speaking I did not volunteer, I did an internship with an NGO. Now I don’t know about you, but the images in my head were […]
Travel Safety Tips: Nearly Robbed in Thailand
This travel safety story is staged on the beautiful island of Koh Lanta, situated in the Krabi province of Thailand. These are some crucial travel safety tips. The occasion was my 30th birthday. I was honeymooning with my newly-wedded wife, Cristiane. Honeymoon It had been a perfect day – the night before we stayed at the Twin Lotus Resort […]
Simple Tips: How to Stay Hydrated While Travelling
Drinking water is such a routine task that most of us take it for granted and often underestimate the seriousness of keeping ourselves sufficiently hydrated. It is even more critical in a country like India where the summers can get searing hot in some regions. For instance in Varanasi, where I come from, the mercury can […]
Postcards from: Colourful Rajasthan
Bright colours, magnificent forts and delicious food are integral part of Rajasthan. It is the north-western state of India, biggest in terms of area. Rajasthan is known for its friendly people and warm hospitality. Every year, thousands of tourist flock to this part of country especially during winters, to witness Great Indian Thar desert, various […]
Trivandrum and Kanyakumari: Photo Essay
India is a land of vast diversity and the two southern states of India are very rich in traditions, culture and natural beauty. I am talking about God’s own country Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Where Kerala offers beautiful beaches, backwaters, tea gardens; Tamil Nadu offers artistic temples including Rameshwaram and southernmost city of India mainland, […]