Pondicherry – A Dream Destination
After almost four months in Chennai, I thought it was high time I visited Pondicherry. It would be a shame otherwise as people may...
The American Falls – Niagara
Among the natural wonders of the world, the gigantic ?Niagara Falls? is one of the most scenic places I have visited. The beauty of this...
Discover China: The Great Wall
China is beautiful, beguiling, mysterious and crammed with history, culture and traditions. The modern and ancient blend together in this intriguing country. Picturesque landscape,...
Sydney home-stay
Six of us went Down Under at the end of February 2004. Three of my sisters, one brother-in-law & one nephew accompanied me. The...
Our Escape Into The Wilderness
Jambo Rafiki!!! (Hello my friend)
One's African experience would not be complete without a Safari - (Swahili word meaning to travel or journey.) We chose Kenya,...
The National Rhodendron Gardens
Rhodendron = ornamental shrub with brightly coloured flowers.
True to the adage 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever' the National Rhododendron Gardens...
The Underwater world
When the temperatures in UAE keep soaring high beyond 45 degree Celsius, you may have very few choices in hand to enjoy your weekend...
Jordan: The Kingdom of Treasures (Part II)
MADABA
6th century Byzantine mosaic map
'City of Mosaics', is what Madaba is known as to most people. The earliest surviving original map of Jerusalem is...
Exploring Cairo, and the Pyramids – Part 2
The Step Pyramid is at Saqqara, has six stepped layers and stands 62 Mtrs high. The Djoser's complex consists of various courts, tombs, other...
A Day With Snake Doctor
After I read about Dr. Ravindranath Aithal of Puttur and the work he does, I couldnt help but talk to him and arrange...
