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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Northern India Journey – Day 2 Jaswant Thada and Clock Tower

This is the final portion of our second day in Rajasthan. You may check the first part here. Jaswant Thada is on the way to the Mehrangarh Fort, but since … Continue reading

November 21, 2013 · 4 Comments

Northern India Journey – Day 2 Umaid Bhawan Palace

I got up early the next morning feeling refreshed, despite the numerous times I woke up during the night. The painting of a Hindu god in our room didn’t help … Continue reading

November 17, 2013 · 7 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: LAYERS

Layer after layer of intricate sculpture — this is what the temples of Belur and Halebidu in Southern India offer. While I have seen the great temples of Angkor in … Continue reading

November 16, 2013 · 8 Comments

Northern India Journey – Day 1 Mehrangarh Fort

A couple of weekends ago, my friend Jo and I began our adventure to the northern part of India. The trip lasted for only five days, yet it was nonetheless … Continue reading

November 10, 2013 · 6 Comments

Northern India Journey – Day 1

A couple of weekends ago, my friend Jo and I began our adventure to the northern part of India. The trip lasted for only five days, yet it was nonetheless … Continue reading

November 10, 2013 · 6 Comments

Of Nature and Temples: Chikmagalur, Belur and Halebidu

Part of going around the state of Karnataka involves a nature escape. We’ve considered many places to go to, most of which were out of state, including Ooty, Kodaikanal and … Continue reading

October 27, 2013 · 1 Comment

Around Bangalore

After two weekends of going out of town, it was time to explore Bangalore. Ankush met us at the hotel, and we started early to watch the sunrise in Nandi … Continue reading

October 16, 2013 · 5 Comments

A Side Trip to the Chitradurga Fort

We started our Sunday with a short visit to the Tungabhadra Dam, a few kilometers away from the town of Hospet. Our vehicle was parked at the base of the … Continue reading

October 9, 2013 · 3 Comments

A Weekend in Hampi (Part 1)

India is vast, and the sights to see are varied. There are gardens, lakes, rivers, ancient ruins, palaces, and temples. Name it – they almost have it all. It was … Continue reading

September 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

Bangkok Temples (Part 2)

This is the second portion of my post on Bangkok temples. If you missed the first part, please click here. Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace Entrance Fee: 500 … Continue reading

May 26, 2013 · 5 Comments

Bangkok Temples: Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace

This is the second portion of my post on Bangkok temples. If you missed the first part, please click here. Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace Entrance Fee: 500 … Continue reading

May 26, 2013 · 5 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: UP

No matter how little these gigantic twin towers make me feel, they never fail to amaze me. They’re stunningly beautiful, especially at night. Too bad I didn’t have a good … Continue reading

April 19, 2013 · 26 Comments