Magnificent Monticello
On the occasion of Independence day of the United States Of America on July 4th, reminded me of a renowned personality who was the...
Swiss Delights
Since my school days I have had a secret desire to visit Kashmir, the Switzerland of India. Time passed by and my desire remained...
All Roads Lead To Rome
Travels in Italy (Part 4 ? Concluding part)
At the height of the Roman Empire, Roman power stretched from British Isles to Africa, from Spain...
Picturesque Warburton
An hour's drive to the east of Melbourne is the township of Lilydale. Now Lilydale is not really a very prominent place by any...
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,...
The Birth Place Of Aviation
I landed in Dayton, Ohio in the winter of 2004. It was like being thrown out of a hot pan (Oman) into a deep...
Scenic Sikkim
Monk in Meditation
The beautiful little state of Sikkim is the second smallest state in India. It is barely 7,096 sq. kms. in size but...
Life on a Houseboat: Murray River
Imagine being on your own floating home doing what you like. Gloriously independent. In blissful privacy holidaying on the mighty Murray River as it...
Our Brief Visit To Mangalore
On February 25th 2008, two coaches of senior citizens pulled into the grounds of St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. We Elderhostelers had been touring India...
Destination: Egypt – Album
Reliefs at the Luxor Temple, all telling a story of their own
Tomb of Titi
Feluccas with sails folded
Cruise liners (floating 5-star hotels) docked at...
