Part 1 — The Legacy of the Ahilyabai Not until we crossed the bridge over the wide basin of the Narmada River did it feel like we’d entered middle India — the state of Madhya Pradesh (MP). It went on for ever and the river full to the brim flowed steadily below. Leaving behind Kalghat at 3 …
The legacy takes on a delightful twist On a misty morning, our driver dropped us off at the war cemetery in Kohima. It is the capital city of the state of Nagaland in India. And the site of a British — Japanese battle to retain control of North East India during WW II. Soldiers of …
As remote as I was, it seemed closer to home than I imagined. In 2011, I stepped on to the airport at Ulan Bataar, the capital city. The first thing I noticed was the spartan, single-floored airport building. It might as well have been a bus depot. No aesthetics, no cheer — just practical and …
True story of my urban adventure in Dubai. I realised I had been a total ass. As I pulled my cabin bag closer, it felt lighter, and then it hit me. I had forgotten to pack the green jumper and the blue shirt I got my sister for her birthday. I knew exactly where I …
Tanzania is a land teeming with an impressive variety of animals, birds and all sorts of wildlife. But most people know that. If you can, look beyond the lions and zebras roaming the Savannah. Immerse yourself a little in a Tanzania that is easy to miss. You won’t have to try hard. The little towns …
Live your best life in 2024 Away from the familiar, you can be a different breed of awesome. When you’re navigating the bustling bazaars of Marrakech or swapping stories with a Mongol in the Gobi, you’ve already shed routine. You step into the shoes of the person you want to be when no one is …
After my visit to Azerbaijan, I planned to visit neighbouring Armenia. From Baku, I had to take a flight 1,925 km away to Moscow and then reach Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, via a connecting flight. Yerevan is just 453 km away from Baku, but such is the nature of geopolitics. But I am glad …
I visited my 14th country, Azerbaijan, in the Caucasus. I went with an open mind since there was not much to go on about the countries around the Caspian Sea – Iran and the old breakaway states from the USSR – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. No one I knew from the travel community had been …
Traveling is equal parts excitement and anxiety for a lot of people. And traveling solo is a whole other level of jitters. Are you someone who dreams of traveling solo but can’t shake off the fear of the unknown? Or perhaps, you are an introvert and prefer it to group travel? Many people hesitate to …
