While walking through the Rupin Pass Trail in in the Himalayas, I would often stop by to smell the flowers, enjoy their uninhibited dance in the rain, loving their many colors dotting the landscape. I don’t know their names, nor…
There are No Gods in North Korea
Before you jump to conclusions; that’s the title of the book that I recently read. Of all the countries in the world that I have grouped in different buckets to prioritize my trips; North Korea lies in the bucket which seems…
Few of my Favourite Things – Flowers & Lamps from Malaysia
I love walking in new places, in the lanes and bylanes since I believe that it is the best way to explore a place. Here are some pictures from Kuala Lumpur Central Market and Petaling Area, Melaka Jonker Street and…
Tale of 2 Street Side Ice Creams in Malaysia; Fried & Stir Fried
Somewhere in in my teens I discovered that Ice Cream was indeed my soul food, something I would relish silently and connect with myself. During a recent trip to Malaysia, as I walked down the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Melaka…
Beating the Malaysian heat with a bowl of Cendol
During my recent trip to Malaysia it was all about “Makaan” eating and one thing that intrigued me was “Cendol” that appeared in almost every menu whether street side, mid size or fine dining restaurants. Through my Indian eyes, I…
Spellbound by the Sleeping Buddha – Sandakphu Trek
Buddha is lying in eternal sleep atop the highest point in India on the Kanchenjunga Range. No, it is not a statue like the one in Kushinagar but the snowline that appears like Buddha in deep slumber overlooking and protecting mankind.…
Goodbye to Remember!!
During the Trek to Sandakphu, we would often pass through small villages. Invariably, one of the dogs from the village would lead the way guiding us as far as they could; often dashing ahead with a mild growl if we…
Romancing the Flowers (Rhododendrons) in Eastern Himalayas!!
I trekked in Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim, Darjeeling, Arunachal) in Spring for consecutive years and between the unforgettable views, long walks, wild winds and chilling cold; I remember those stolen moments of romance with the flowers. They bloom along the mountain…
Connection, Interconnection and Emotions
Life is a series of events, some connected some interconnected and some seemingly transactional but if you see through the eyes that are located deep within your heart; you find a different meaning for every moment. I was trekking in…
Stunning Terracotta Temples of Kalna
After looking around the Naba Kailash Complex where 108 Shiva Temples were arranged like rosary beads; we went across the road to the Rajbari Complex. Yet another set of stunning temples (5) displaying terracotta art sprawled across a well maintained…