Amsterdam is the bicycle capital of Europe , but some tourists realize early that bouncing over cobbled streets on a well-worn bone shaker is not their preferred choice to explore […]
A six year old remembers his trip to Kerala
This is Hotel Excellency. It is in Kochi. The hotel is good. Its rooms are superstar. The menu is not interesting so we go out and eat Dosa. We will […]
The Dutch Love-story of Pedalling
“Klootzak!” The leggy blonde who just banged her bicycle onto me was certainly not asking for a polite forgiveness. She was neither sympathizing at my sorry state. After all, it […]
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, Rajasthan
( This story was written by my Kid when he was ten year old) “Hey it’s here! No, No, there!” We all were shouting as Menaka a female Black Buck […]
The Canals of Amsterdam and the Dutch Tricolor
Golden Age of Amsterdam and the Establishment of East-India Company The seventeenth century is considered golden age in the turbulent history of Amsterdam. Soon after getting freedom from the Iberian […]
Canal Cruise in the Amstel River, Amsterdam
Amsterdam Central Station Boarding a fast train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, we reached Amsterdam central station in twenty minutes. The area around the central station is hub of activities and […]
My experiences of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Immigration check at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol I have got several opportunities of flying to Europe on official work. My preferred European airline is KLM because of its generous frequent flier […]
A Farm of Magical Berries (Amla) in Rajsamand
Please join me to tour to an amla farm in Rajsamand and in this visit we will also explore the possibility of Eco-tourism or farm-tourism.
Flavors of Local Ferry Ride in Kollam
This article is about offbeat things – a local Ferry ride in Kollam. This cruise gave us an opportunity to look at local life from close quarters.
Enticing Munroe Island – best backwaters in Kerala
This log is about our visit to the Munroe Island near Kollam which in our belief is among the best backwaters in Kerala; Enjoy cruise with us.
Offbeat in Cherrapunjee
Here is the link of my first ‘Published in print’ travel story, in Mint on 13.12.2014. It details the trek to the double decker root bridge at Nongriat, Cherrapunjee. http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/B7MxuqqQM1S2FcD0uqe2OK/Cherrapunjee-Meghalaya-Bridge-over-quiet-waters.html
Backwater cruise from Kottayam to Alleppey
The travelogue details the impressions of our cruise from Kottayam to Alleppey including the impressions created from narrow lanes to open lagoons.