Salutating The Sun In Zadar

19/05/2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

‘Greetings to the Sun’ installation on the Zadar waterfront at sunset - Zadar, Croatia

At the ‘Greetings to the Sun’ installation on the Zadar waterfront. And here I was, thinking the Hitchcock quote was all hype!

Dóber Dán From Zagreb!

13/05/2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, and blogger friend Paula’s hometown, was meant to be just a transit point en-route to the Dalmatian coast. But it turned out to be far lovelier than we expected. While we were deeply disappointed that we couldn’t meet Paula in person, she was with us in spirit as we explored her beautiful city, thanks to […]

Thanjavur – Reimagining Tamil Traditions At Svatma,

28/04/2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Loss of diversity, especially in the urban milieu, is inevitable in a globalised world. Pizza will often replace paniyaram. Or cappuccino, filter kaapi. But what does one do when one’s native cultural symbols begin to feel inadequate? Unsophisticated? The Subrahmaniam’s – Chennai based dancer/architect Krithika, and her developer husband, Sumant’s – response to their young son’s disenchantment with things Indian, was to find a way to reintroduce him […]

Passion For Food – The Best Pintxos In San Sebastian, Spain

20/04/2016.Reading time 14 minutes.

San Sebastian, Spain, is foodie heaven. This guide features 7 of the best pintxo bars in the old town and the best pintxos to eat in each.

In Basque Country – Best Things To Do In San Sebastian, Spain

14/04/2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

Conch shaped sweep of the La Concha beach, San Sebastian

Discover the sophisticated charm and the sublime pintxo culture of this beautiful Basque city.

Kochi – A Boatyard Turned Boutique Hotel

15/03/2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Brunton Boatyard, a beautiful boutique hotel resurrected from the remains of a Victorian ship building yard, is the perfect place to stay in Fort Kochi, Kerala.

The Mystical Temples And Pagodas of Bagan, Myanmar

27/02/2016.Reading time 36 minutes.

The Bagan temples and pagodas are the most enchanting part of a Myanmar itinerary. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan your visit.

Romancing The Irrawaddy – Mandalay to Yangon River Cruise

14/02/2016.Reading time 20 minutes.

An Irrawaddy river boat trip that includes most attractions from Mandalay to Prome near Yangon is an enchanting way to explore Myanmar.

In Photos – Faith & Optimism In Myanmar

28/01/2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Photo feature on the faith & optimism we encountered in Myanmar.

Myanmar – The Shared Destinies Of Two Ill-fated Kings

22/01/2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

This is a riches to rags story. Of the journey of the King of Delhi from his jewel encrusted chambers in the Red Fort to a tiny tenement in the by-lanes of Rangoon. Replicated, just twenty seven years later, by the ouster of the occupant of the exquisite Glass Palace in Mandalay and his exile to modest lodgings in […]

Inle Lake, Myanmar – Photo Story & Guide

12/01/2016.Reading time 24 minutes.

Ultimate guide and photo story on Inle Lake, Myanmar, to help you explore this enchanting place with its leg rowing fishermen, authentic farmers markets and beautiful pagodas.

Happy New Year From Myanmar!

31/12/2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

If anything, the recent floods that devastated my city underscored the unpredictability of life. I very nearly cancelled our visit to Myanmar. But R convinced me of the futility of that guilty decision. So here we are. In this beautiful land on the verge of promising new beginnings. All best wishes for a healthy, happy 2016!