Explore the Fascinating Colonial Heritage of Andamans!
At first glance Port Blair seems like an unprepossessing Indian market town, but dig deeper and you will find a fascinating colonial history.
Barefoot at Havelock: A Perfect Stay in the Andamans
At daybreak, I stand at the edge of the great forest where it gives way to the vastness of the Indian Ocean. Behind me is a vaulted cloister of giant Mahua trees that blocks out the sky. In front of me, a single wave rises to form a cylinder of the most impossible blue as…
Explore Castilla y León: The Heart Of Spain Is All About Gastronomic Proportions
If you took your map of Spain and threw it into a tub of water, the shrunken version that would emerge would likely to be an accurate representation of Castilla y León. A sprawling land of ancient Spanish kingdoms, dotted with beautiful towns, each with its own castle and cathedrals, Spain’s largest region follows the national…
Travels with My Daughter: On the Nasik Wine Trail (Part 2)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1614″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] The luxury car manufacturer of the wine set is clearly Chandon, the champagne maker. And much like the exclusive Rolls-Royce, the winery sits in solitary splendour, about an hour north of Nasik, against a picturesque backdrop of the ancient Dindori Hills. The difference in atmosphere and style is evident from the…
Travels with My Daughter: On the Nasik Wine Trail (Part 1)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1574″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] As a wine enthusiast of long standing, I have travelled the world in search of this nectar of the gods, from Napa Valley to La Rioja to the Cape Winelands. But I am embarrassed to say that I have never visited the vineyards in my own backyard. Sometimes you end…
Trip to the east in 2000 : Down memory lane (Part 2)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1503″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] The drive up to Darjeeling (“the land of the thunderbolt”) from Bagdogra airport failed to evoke any memories, but as soon as we reached the outskirts of Ghoom, the glow of the setting sun on the Kanchenjunga massif as it soared above the evening clouds brought it all back. The…
Attending the ATOAI 2019 convention in Araku Valley
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1456″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] The Araku Valley is the hub for adventure activity in Andhra Pradesh [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Adventure tourism is catching fire with the Ministry of Tourism having declared 2018 the Year of Adventure Travel in India. As it is my favourite type of tourism, I was excited when I was invited to attend…
Trip to the east in 2000 : Down memory lane (Part 1)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our trip to east was a combination of a voyage of discovery for Mallika, Tarini, and Saroj, and a nostalgic journey for me.
Visit to the Alcor Spa Resort: A Relaxing Retreat in Himachal!
Looking for a perfect destination spa experience? Check out how we enjoyed our staycation at Alcor Spa Resorts amidst royalty.
Celebrating 60 on the Path to Tso Moriri
College friends reunite on a trek in Ladakh. Laughter eases a strenuous journey; epiphanies mark the summit.