Welcome to my blog. My name is Madhu
I love design. I design interiors for a living (At least I did, till I took a long sabbatical!) I love reading and I love desserts. But travel is my passion. I cannot imagine life without travel. This blog hopes to convey some of that passion, to inspire you to spread your wings. This is home to some of my journeys. This is what I saw.
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“As a child, yearning to leave home and go far away,
the image in my mind was of flight – my little self
hurrying off alone. The word “travel” did not occur
to me nor did the word “transformation” which was
my unspoken but enduring wish. I wanted to find a
new self in a distant place, and new things to care
about. The importance of elsewhere was something
I took on faith. Elsewhere was the place I wanted to be”
~ Paul Theroux in “The Tao of Travel”
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Took away my breath Madhu. I can see the wheels on your feet – the desire to see the world, and you make it happen! Being in education space, I travel extensively and have been documenting my travels on FLICKR and use the repository to create photoessays on human contexts. You have compelled me to act on creating a travel-blog and performing arts blog. starting!!
Check my photoessays. I am sure you would love it
http://sreeniviews.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/work-is-worship-so-they-say/
http://sreeniviews.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/everyone-has-a-story/
Thanks..
if you have time later, my photo repository on FLICKR http://www.flickr.com/photos/sreenivasan/collections/
Thanks
Just checked out your links and found them awesome! Thank you for the visit and comment!
Hi Madhu thanks for those lovely word hugs
beautiful blog, so you love traveling…may you be blessed with lovely, fun and inspiring trips
Wish you a lovely day ahead
‘Tathastu’ to that Soma
Thank you so much!
The Versatile Blogger Award was bestowed upon you because of the beauty you share with the world. Pass it on as you see fit and thank you…http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/vba-rules/
Thank you so much for your kind words and the nomination! I am touched and honoured!
Hi Madhu I do not know if you are into Awards etc, but I have nominated you for one or two or even three Check out my link and do as you see fit… I do love your site hence the reason my thinking of you..
http://cobbies69.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/3-awards-thank-you-100/
Thank you so much Gerry! Congratulations to you too!
Madhu, I spent a good part of this afternoon here devouring your images and stories. This is a wonderful and beautiful blog. I am enjoying it tremendously and learning things I didn’t know. Thank you for sharing your travels and your life with us.
Entirely my pleasure George! Thank you so much for the kind words. I think your blog is pretty special.
I have that urge, too, Madhu.
You have a truly beautiful site!
Kindred spirits then Robin
Love your blog too!
Kindred spirits, indeed! Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to receiving your posts.
You’ve been “tagged” Madhu! Whenever it suits, and only if you want to play. http://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/kreativly-tagged/
Will get down to it soon Jo. Thank you for thinking of me!
Hi there, there – thanks for supporting and following my blog – like what I see too …. hope to have you back soon.
It was my pleasure Viveka! Hope to see you around too
I will be there … *smile
Inspirational blog Madhu! I’ll come back and check it more. Keep going!
Thank you so much Rolien! Found yours very interesting as well! look forward to seeing you around
Hi Madhu, I know you’ve received lots of awards, but I love your blog so much I wanted to nominate you for the Kreativ Blogger Award: http://catbirdinoman.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/kreativ-blogger-award/
If you don’t accept, I understand. These awards can be time-consuming. But I just wanted to thank you for sharing your world with us!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the thought
Madhu i just nominated you for the tell me about yourself award! Please go to http://www.arabwriterchick.com for details! Please know there is no pressure for you to participate, these awards do take up time!
Thank you so much! Grateful and touched! And congratulations to you too!
Hey madhu, Just happened to stumble upon your blog….its awesome!! will surely take out time to read all the posts.
Thank you so much! The link on your Gravatar doesn’t seem to work. Are you a blogger??
Hi Mahdu, Something must have gone wrong with the link. Check out my food blog. http://thespicysaffron.blogspot.com/
Hi Madhu: Remember I told you about my work for Shot@Life? THere just so happens to be another World Mom’s Blog writer and editor who lives in Chennai and just did a GAVI Global Tea Party to promote vaccines! She said to contact her if you are still interested. Her name is: Purnima Ramakrishnan
Her Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TheAlchemistsBlog
Here is info about the tea party: The GAVI global tea party at Chennai
myworldrevolvesaroundyou.wordpress.com
That is great news. I will surely contact her. Thank you so much Nicole!
You’re welcome! Let me know if anything comes about.
We’ve nominated your wonderful blog for some awards (should you choose to accept them)—in fact one of several, your pick
See http://windagainstcurrent.com/2012/06/08/its-awards-time-again/
Thank you so much Vlad! Really delighted!
Congratulations. I have awarded you the One Lovely Blog Award. You have a wonderful blog. You can read more about and find the award on my page here: http://workthedream.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/the-illuminating-blogger-award-and-the-one-lovely-blog-award/
Thank you so much Danlrene! I am truly honoured!
Madhu, for our pains, it’s Awards Season and I couldn’t not add your fabulous blog to my list of nominations for the Illuminating Blogger Award, now could I?. It’s the last time, I promise, but I noticed this was one you didn’t have yet, and I always want to tell people about you (not that you need promoting by me, but you know what I mean?). I won’t be upset if you can’t find the time to play, but if you can, pop over to check it out: https://thewanderlustgene.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/confessions-awards-and-the-atlas-game/
Ciao
TWLG
Aw, that is so sweet of you. I truly appreciate your kindness. Thank you so much and congratulations on yours
Thanks for that, but it’s you who are to be congratulated – you have a wonderful blog.
some good works here. pls keep sharing. bests.
Thank you Neeraj. Appreciate your dropping by.
Great page you have here Madhu , I update my about page too LOL,
More power to your blog
Apologies for the late response Jake, seem to have missed this somehow!
Thank you for the compliment. I love the look of your updated page
Thanks Madhu for stopping by my blog and liking some of the posts.
It was my pleasure entirely Boomie
Apologies for responding so late!
Hi there! This is just to let you know that because I regularly enjoy your posts, I’ve nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award. I hope you’ll consider this good news – but even if you aren’t interested in accepting, I hope you may see some increased traffic as a result! The acceptance rules are at: http://theretiringsort.com/2012/06/14/in-accordance-with-award-rules-the-nominees-are/
All the best!
Just realised I hadn’t checked my About page in some time! Apologies. Thanks again TRS. Will get to this sometime soon. Have a whole bunch to address
Hi Madhu. Thanks for the visit. I just joined WordPress and haven’t quite worked out how to link to other blogs, but will invest time next week. Seeya.
It was my pleasure Seeya. Thought I was following you, but it appears not! Look forward to reading your posts and seeing you around here
Hi there: I have nominated you for both the One Lovely Blog Award and the Kreativ Blogger Award – see details here: http://strassenfotojournal.com/2012/06/19/various-blogger-awards
Greetings, Cornelia
Thanks again Cornelia
Appreciate your kindness.
Have been procrastinating having to deal with my dozen or so awards. Will get to it soon, I promise.
Hi Madhu,
Keep on travelling, enjoying life and documenting your journey
BTW
If you have time, please take a look at my blog sites http://reflectionsofchina.worpress.com and http://moreimagesfromme.wordpress.com , I do hope you will take a look and enjoy what you see there!..You have a really nice site here, certainly one worthy of a follow. Thanks again, Regards Mark
Thanks for stopping by The Legion of Door Whores and for leaving a like for one of my images, it is appreciated
Apologies for the belated acknowledgement of this comment Mark. Seems to have slipped my attention.
Thank you for the comment and follow. HAve been enjoying you brilliant images.
Just a quick note to let you know that I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger’s Award. See this post for morr info http://theretiringsort.com/2012/07/02/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award-2/. If you choose not to accept, I certainly understand – but I hope this will bring you some new visitors, no matter what you decide. Thanks for your interesting posts! All the best.
Sisters are wonderful…thanks for including me in the group TRS
Truly appreciate the kindness.
You know already that I am impressed, but I meant to ask you what is the best dessert you have tasted ever?
Without a doubt, the pink guava icecream with passion fruit coulis, served in a guava cup, that I had in Aprazivel, Rio!
I am drooling
Hello Madhu,
your blog always inspires me to spread my wings …
A very belated but heartfelt ‘Thank You’ Frizz. Appreciate your kind words
Madhu, you are a smart woman and you have been around for a while (on WP I mean).
Jeff and I have problems with header pics and I was wondering if you know how one can define one header photo for blog posts and one (different) for about page… the only thing I have found out so far is this random appearance of two uploaded banners :S. Thank you dear. Btw, is it still scorching hot, or just hot over there.. and how are you dealing with it?
Exactly like you set a featured image for individual posts. Click on the set featured image button on the right of your edit page and choose an image that is the right size for your theme. It is 960 x 260 for mine. I see your theme supports that. So where is the problem?
Thank you Madhu. You are very generous helping me. Featured image only changes the pic in my post and does not affect my header photo.. it will be a while before I learn how to do that. You are very kind. I hope I did not abuse of your time. Paula
It seems to have been working now. You are a genius
Not everybody is as clever and patient as you are 
. Thank you Lady.
You are most welcome.
I have forwarded you the Liebster Blogger Award. I enjoy your blog very much and I thank you for the support you send back. HAPPY BLOGGING. I know you have way more than 200 followers, but I still enjoy you very much when the thoughts came to mind.
Thank you Miss M! You are right, I don’t qualify anymore, but I appreciate the thought and thank you from the bottom of my heart
You have a beautiful blog Madhu! I absolutely love it
Hey! I’ve tagged you in a game of blog tag. Here is the link to my blog if you would like to have some fun answering the questions.
http://shalvikap.wordpress.com/2012/07/16/lets-do-the-tag-o/
Very sweet of you to have thought of me Shalvika! I just answered your questions right on your post
Great blog, I’ll be spending a bit of time here.
Thank you Rigmover. Appreciate the visit and comment. Look forward to seeing you here.
Oh wow, you’ve a great blog! I love all your photos! Very inspirational!
Thank you so much Mia! Look forward to seeing you around
Hey
I’m back from J&K. Thought I’ll let you know.
Will begin travelling through your posts again! I finished Egypt and I think I’m halfway through China
This response is rather redundant now, but welcome back Felix
hi,
I have nominated you for ‘one lovely blog’ award. click here to see your nomination:
http://jaajaabor.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/merci-merci-detre-ici/
have a wonderful day !
Thank you so much Jaajaabor! Very kind of you to share this award with me.
Thanks for liking my ‘solid” post!
You are welcome Cycling Grandma
I’ve nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Check out the details here: http://sahbinahvioletflynn.wordpress.com/2012/07/16/be-inspired/
Oh, thank you so much Sahbinah! Very kind of you
Thank you SO much for reblogging
Most welcome Felix. Just felt your new avatar deserved a wider viewership
Provocative, powerful and piercing sphere, my friend! With your photographic talent – the world is blessed to have as inspiration. Much peace , light and success, Madhu.
Oh, thank you Shaheen…..you are as generous as you are creative
Appreciate the kind words!
I speaketh truth!
I was going through some of your posts. I liked reading them. I also enjoy traveling and photography.
following you for more wonderful posts.
Have a nice time.
So glad you liked my posts Numero Uno! Look forward to seeing you around.
Hi Madhu, I finally post the “7 best shots”. Thank you so much for nominating me! It took a little longer, but was fun. http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/
You did well Amy! Good luck
Your blog has inspired me so I have nominated you for an award. You can see details at http://imissmetoo.me/2012/08/06/blog-awards-finally-accepting/
Ah Pat, apologies for the late response. I am flattered and touched by your kindness. Thank you so much.
Superb blog , just started to follow . . Keep Travelling .
got the address of yours from ” Thirdeyemom ” , and now it’s worth to visit .
Appreciate the follow Nirav! Thank you for the kind words
Madhu,
This Saturday morning I returned to your blog and was reminded of the amazing artistry in the photos, the adventures of your travel, and the social conscience embedded in your work.
You have created an exceptional body of work here.
Thank you.
Tom
Tom, I am overwhelmed by your generous words! Thank YOU for taking the time to read and comment. And also for leading me to your inspiring blog
inspirational
Thank you so much
Your Passion can be clearly seen and is very well appreciated as i can see a long list of followers and a huge blog hits count. I even found out your interest in reading too. While i was making some random click at wordpress to read some nice content, i found your comments and likes at more that 70% of posts i visited.
I was wondering if you could help me to have the same. You will love them too i feel. Specially this one
http://pratpor.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/heavenly-blessings/
Thanks for the comment Prateek! I appreciate the fact that you have thoroughly analysed my site
I shall surely check out your poetry, think I prefer the Hindi ones, but I can assure you I don’t have a magic wand that will increase your stats dramatically 
Will be waiting for your response then. Who knows, what magic your visit will cause. I write both in hindi and english and both poetry and prose. Hope to see you soon.
I love your photos! Can’t wait to follow your blog. And I LOVE that you mention desserts in your “About Me” =)
You are a girl after my own heart then Rachel! Look forward to having you on board
Your posts are filled with beautiful photography and you’ve opened up the whole world to me. I’ve nominated you for the “Beautiful Blogger” award. Check out the details here: http://sahbinahvioletflynn.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/mystified-beauty/
Oh that is so kind of you Sahbina! Thank you for the nomination and your generous words
Hey Madhu, I’ve nominated you for the super sweet blogger award. Check it out here: http://allthingsboys.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/the-super-sweet-blogging-award/
A very belated thank you Arnel! And congratulations too
Glad to discover your blog ! I used to travel a lot but i don’t exept through people blogs ….
I have been very very remiss in responding to comments on my blog and I apologise profusely. I do appreciate your dropping by and leaving a comment. Thank you
Lovely, evocative and poetic! Look forward to tagging along — albeit virtually — on your travels.
Thank you so much Brinley and sincere apologies for the belated response. I look forward to the pleasure of your company on my journeys
Hey! I just stumbled upon your blog and I think its fascinating! I loved your post about Buenos Aires (as someone coming from Brazil I have yet to go to my own neighbour!)
I wrote a post recently about our ‘urges to wander’ that you may be interested in, have a look and let me know what you think!
https://aphraseyoullremember.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/mad-travelers-disease/
Hi Julia, thank you so much for the visit and comment. And apologies for the belated response. I have been a bit overwhelmed of late, but that is no excuse. Thanks again. I look forward to seeing you around
Off now to read that post.