On 29 November 1618, 5 ships and 500 men set sail from Copenhagen in Denmark and headed for Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It was an expedition fraught with anxiety and some excitement. King Christian IV had invested an enormous sum of money to equip the fleet for this long and arduous journey. The Dutch, English and … Continue reading The Village Lashed by the Waves
It was in 2017 that a friend and I decided to set out by ourselves and travel to different places around the country. We were very excited at the thought of this new adventure, although at that time we had little idea of how it would unfold. Since then we have managed to do a … Continue reading The Little Things That Matter
The planning that takes place before a trip can be as much fun as the trip itself. Looking up places, googling for information, chalking out an itinerary, booking tickets, the whole build-up to the final day...it can go on for weeks. This trip was no different, although experience has taught us to temper our excitement … Continue reading Great Expectations
The hangover of a trip lasts much, Much longer than the trip itself. It takes a while to settle back into the grind of daily routine, to cook, clean and worse; get back to work. Ughhh. At such times, it's very tempting to just sit back and relive memories of the trip and plan more … Continue reading Notes From My Travel Diaries
"The size of the flower is smaller than the nail. The full bloom of the flower depends on the natural factors like rain, heat, humidity and it is constantly changing. Don't argue with the staff" This is what greets the visitor to the official online booking site for Kaas Pathar. The same is given first … Continue reading What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar – part 2
Lucy, one of my favourite characters from the comic strip Peanuts, called her little brother Linus a 'clumsy ox' when he messed up or dropped something that belonged to her. I use that phrase quite liberally for my beloved offspring because: a) it's snappy and apt and; b) it rolls easily off the tongue. But … Continue reading Clumsy ox… Who? Me?!
Monuments and their ruins are fascinating places. The grandeur and the stunning, intricate architecture is expected, but what fascinates me more is the unexpected. The little surprises tucked away in nooks and crannies, the play of light and shadow from certain angles, a tiny carving in a corner that has so many details but is … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi: some high-lights
For a trip that was three months in the planning and just four days in the executing, my visit to Dharamsala certainly left a lot of impressions on my mind. And now I know the reason why. I had promised myself this at the beginning of 2017, not knowing that the quote is credited to … Continue reading Impressions of Dharamsala…suite et fin
Bye-bye Ola, Uber, Meeru and all the rest of them. No kaali-peelis, either. Or buses. Just a few auto-rickshaws of indeterminate colour. For visitors to Dharamsala, the best way to get around is by using the services of private or individual cab owners. And with every trip, my admiration for these hardy but seemingly tireless … Continue reading Impressions of Dharamsala- those magnificent men in their driving machines.
Travel, as we all know, broadens the mind and can also widen the waistline. When a mind soaks up everything it comes across; like a thirsty sponge, the resulting output can run into several blog posts. I brought back many memories of my stay in Dharamsala- they're now jostling and shoving at each other in … Continue reading Impressions of Dharamsala…dogs, Illiteratti, Bahubali and other random stuff.
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