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...
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...
Album: America Falls
Author: Rosanne DSouza- USA
Destination Europe
Desire for years, expectations of a few months, plan of a few weeks and preparation of just days ? that was how our Europe...
Sri Lanka: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Pinnawala orphanage is located between the capital city of Colombo and Kandy. It was established in 1975 and presently home to 70 elephants....
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...
Al Ain Jebel Hafeet Mountain
Jebel Hafeet Mountain is situated in Al Ain - UAE and it takes approximately 1 1/2 hours drive from Dubai & Sharjah and 2...
My Australian Escape
It was summer and I had to escape from the heat in Mumbai and my vacation was due. Wanted to plan a holiday some...
The French Riviera and Miracle town of Pisa
Destination Europe, Part V
(For the benefit of those who joined in late: The earlier four parts of Destination Europe series can be read from...
