Northern India Journey – Day 3 Pink City
This is the continuation of my Rajasthan journey in India. For the previous post, please click here. Pearl Palace Heritage We were fortunate enough that the manager of this guesthouse … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: UNEXPECTED
Unexpected was the gentleness of these whale sharks! This snorkeling experience became truly memorable as I went nearer the whale shark and saw it gulp down a very big amount … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Weekly Photo Challenge: HABIT
This habit of mine never really started until I was in college. With the need to stay awake to cram studying at night, and another need to stay awake for … 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
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
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
A Weekend in Hampi (Part 2)
Aided with a map, we managed to decide which places to visit next. The first goal was to visit the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables. It was quite difficult … Continue reading
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
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
Here I come, India!
This is it! In a few hours, I will be boarding my flight to India. I’m excited, yet at the same time anxious for all the new experiences! There’s a … 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
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