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
Last Hoorah in the South
Time flies. Before we knew it, it was already our last weekend in the south. Coincidentally, it was also Dussehra Festival, and everyone was urging us to go to Mysore, … Continue reading
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
A Day in Mysore (Part 2)
After seeing Chamundi Hill, we went back down to the center of town. We headed to a non-vegetarian restaurant to have lunch. The restaurant was part of a hotel, and … Continue reading
A Day in Mysore (Part 1)
On my birthday, we decided to see the city of Mysore, about 150 kilometers from Bangalore. The day started at around 7:30, and we planned to go back to the … Continue reading
Looking Back on my 23rd Year
It’s that time of year when I have to bid farewell to the past and look forward to all the things to come. Last Saturday was my birthday – the … Continue reading
First Day in India
Last Sunday, I had the chance to visit Bangalore city center. I’m here for work, and as such I’m staying in Electronics City, about 18 kilometers from the center. Joanne … Continue reading
Dolphin Watching in Panglao and Snorkeling in Balicasag
While we stayed in the island of Panglao, we were unable to go around town as much as we wanted to. Transport around town is scarce, and while there were … Continue reading
Bohol: Loboc River Cruise
Unbeknownst to me, there were actually two river cruises servicing the Loboc river – upstream and downstream. The upstream river cruise is run by the government, featuring local life in … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: CULTURE
While I am not fully aware of the reasons why, I often find the lighting of the incense sticks deeply rooted in the Chinese tradition. This photo, taken in Ngong … Continue reading
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