Brussels is hardly picture perfect. With much of its original medieval architecture destroyed in the 1695 bombardment by French troops, its postwar urban evolution has been hap hazard and eclectic. The result is an incredible mix of architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Art Nouveau to concrete contemporary, most segregated into dissonant compartments. It is the […]
September
01
The Singing Bells Of Brussels
posted by Madhu
The carillon of Mont des Arts is a musical clock on the facade of a connecting walkway of the Palace of the Dynasty, a reception hall that was part of Brussels’ ambitious urban renewal project leading up to the 1958 World Expo. Juxtaposed, in striking contrast almost representative of the architectural melting pot that is Brussels, […]
August
15
Celebrating Dia de la Paloma On The Streets Of Madrid
posted by Madhu
We first learned of the fiesta when we discovered the mercado San Anton that we had planned to explore that August morning, was closed for the day, as were all other food markets and shops. We switched plans and went in search of Madrid’s origins instead, at the San Isidro museum (A little gem that’s home […]
July
26
In Photos – Highlights Of Beautiful Belgium
posted by Madhu
Belgium was never on my travel wish list. My visit last month, hastily put together for my sister’s benefit initially, and then rescheduled due to a family crisis, had me wondering why. Its appeal went far beyond the beer, chocolates, waffles and frite. Although they helped. A lot. The beer especially, not the waffles so […]
July
20
Not Your Standard Belgian Postcard!
posted by Madhu
A most unexpected find in the quiet Wilrijk neighbourhood of Antwerp!
June
17
Kashmir – The People Of The Valley
posted by Madhu
A gallery of people from the troubled valley. Just regular people like you and me.
June
07
Sukoon Houseboat – In The Calm Of The Lake
posted by Madhu
A restorative break in one of the most beautiful houseboats on the Dal Lake, aptly named Sukoon.
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