It was a wet afternoon in Amsterdam and after shelving my plans to walk around the canals, I decided to spend time in the museums. Like most women, I love those sparkling ones too and so I decided to start…
Sky-Water-Earth – Glimpses of Rural Bengal, India
The rural areas in Eastern India are mostly green, uber green since they are river fed for most part of the year !! Standing in the far corner of the field you can watch the sky kiss the earth, or…
Hues of Me: Shades of Blue and Green Decor in Pandal
Some colours instantly warm our heart and for me it is shades of blue and green with a little bit of yellow and orange thrown in. When I started reading about chakras (energy centres) and colour therapy I could make…
Descent from Kashmir Great Lakes- Journey through Infinite Mist
After a 6 day trek through breath taking locales finally it was time to descend to Earth :). We had enjoyed excellent weather through the days and what we experienced while descending the 4000 feet through steep, slippery, muddy pathways…
Upside Down Good Morning with Yoga
My mornings begin with Yoga which sets the tone for the day. Every morning is a good morning with a little bit of Yoga thrown in. My anytime, anywhere moments are defined by Shirshasana which instantly recharges my batteries. During…
Date with the Alpine Lakes, Kashmir, India
The Trek was designed around the Great Lakes of Kashmir which can be only reached on foot or by pony. Having already experienced the walk through the meadows on Day 1 and the beauty of the Vishansar Lake on Day…
Taste of the Dal Lake, Srinagar, India
The last 10 days, I spent trekking in Kashmir Valley in India. Often in the news for the wrong reasons this beautiful lush green valley presents one of the tastiest cuisines of India. Dal Lake is the toast of Srinagar…
Inside a Stepwell- Rani Ki Vav in Patan, India
We were on our way to Patan, eager to visit the exquisite Rani ki Vav. I have seen many a monument built by a king in memory of his queen but this one where we were headed to was different, it…
7 Usual lessons Unusually learnt in Hampi Temple
We were in Hampi some time ago and decided to visit the Virupaksha Temple near the river side which is also the only functional temple for regular worship. A short walk along the path next to Tungabhadra River leads to…
Ship Ride – Deep Blue Aegean Sea, Greece
I love walking along the sea shore, each wave reminds me of the thoughts that arise in our minds creating temporary turbulence, only to fade away. The feel of the sand under my feet and the salt in the air…