The fact that monarchies still exist at this day and age, feels ridiculous to me. We can discuss that on another occasion. But there is something that strikes me even harder than the existence of these royal families that, by right of birth, are superior to the rest of us … more »
Fasiladas Bath
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 »
Paradise beaches are not exclusively for the rich & the famous!
“I dig my toes into the sand The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket. I lean against the wind, pretend that I am weightless and in this moment I am happy”, Incubus Many people trapped in busy working days have a paradise like … more »
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 »
Shhhhh… It’s Nyepi!
When we visited Bali in 2010 we had to stay inside our hotel for 24 hours one of the days. All our windows were blacked out, we couldn’t make any noise or go around outdoors. On this day there were no flights in or out of the island and no … more »
5 Things you stop taking for granted when you travel
When you start traveling and stay for a while in areas that have little to do with the place you come from, you start realizing how everything is relative. NOTHING should ever be taken for granted! This is when you start learning how to value those certain little … more »