Gondar in Ethiopia, is a city that offers you a look at some rich history and a trip to Lake Tana – one of the largest lakes on the planet. This is Fasiladas Bath, where the royals would jump in from the building in the middle. But, ONLY the royals … more »
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Granada – Where east met west
Granada in the south of Spain is a beautiful city where you will find a distinct fusion of middle eastern and western culture. With the Al Hambra, a massive and opulent moorish castle and it’s gardens overlooking the white houses around the city, you’ll find a unique mix of Spanish … more »
Autumn in Vienna
Being from India, Autumn has a special appeal for me. Why is that ? It’s because we don’t have Autumn in India. Our trees are evergreen so when I see a scene like this one – it makes me feel like I’m in a fairy tale. Yellow leaves, drifting slowly … more »
Challenge your palate in Bangkok!
Thailand is an absolutely gastronomic affair for most people. If you’re daring when it comes to your palette – Bangkok will be sure to take you up on the challenge. From unique street food (buffalo’s balls) to fried insects on Khao San Road, Bangkok will leave you bedazzled. This shot … more »
Spot the Mannequin!
The carnival in Salvador de Bahia, creates a broad range of strange sights. On the one hand, you’ll see people partying on the streets like there’s no tomorrow, on the other – many will maintain safe distance from the crazy crowds. You can actually rent balconies (hourly) to watch the parades … more »
The Amazonian Butterfly
The biodiversity in the Amazon will leave you spellbound! Here’s a beautiful butterfly with an extremely intricate design on it’s wings. Nature is so wonderful in the way it colors it’s creatures. Walking through the amazon, you’ll be subjected to a cocktail of colors, smells, and experiences. Lush green trees, … more »
Florianopolis Bay
San Antonio de Lisboa is a charming little town on the island of Florianpolis, Brazil. Amazing traditional Portuguese food and even fresh oysters to grab by the bay! The calm air, the sound of the water lapping up against the edge and the wonderful vibes will surely captivate you!
The view from our hut in Palolem, Goa
Beaches in South Goa are amazing! Take a swim, dine on the sand, rent a bike and drive to nearby towns and beaches (Agonda, Patnem), etc. The beaches in North Goa are extremely commercialized and crowded. South Goa offers a welcome getaway from it all! The beaches are pristine, the … more »
Beam me to the future!
A lot of people rave about Dubai’s Marina. But these people haven’t seen what’s happening in Singapore! A treat for the eyes and any architect worth his salt, Singapore’s Marina is mind blowing! Dominated by the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel (with an awesome Casino), this area will let you … more »
Super sweet Mexico!
Foodies rejoice! It’s official! Mexico loves sweet bread. Walk into a supermarket in any city in Mexico and you’ll see the widest array of sweet breads and pastries than ever seen before. You can get bread with sugar, chocolate, various jams, cheeses and much more! Sampling each one of these … more »