It is nearly a year since my trip to Kutch and I am still writing about the place and have a long way to go. Most of the times the experiences that leave a lasting impression are the interactions and…
Centuries Old Tragedy turns into Vasa Museum, Stockholm
We stepped out of the Tourism Office near Stockholm Central with several brochures in hand. The gentleman across the counter insisted that we visit the Vasa Museum for the grand and gigantic Titanic like shipwreck. I was in two minds,very…
When a City turns into a Grand Art Gallery: Kolkata Puja Pandals
From Calcutta to Kolkata the city has emerged and evolved over 300 years. This city of promise and power may have lost the battle for economic, technology, or political supremacy to Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi but for anyone who has spent…
Around a bonfire in the Hills of Kashmir, India
I have been writing about my trek in the hills of Kashmir which left me longing for more. After a grueling trek for 6 days when we would retire early into our evening, the last evening on the banks of…
Layered to Perfection, Lacquer Art from India
I have earlier written about my tryst with art and craft with Gujarat but Lacquer Art was unplanned and unexpected. The artisan from Nirona village was off for his afternoon ablutions in a some local pond or street side well…
Feeding Pigeons- My Morning Habit
I wake up to their chirping near my window every morning and over time I have learnt to recognize the change in tone when I am late in bed. As soon as I step out in the balcony, they surround…
Eerie Moment in Diamond Museum in Amsterdam
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…