When Places Come Alive

At one end was the bird’s eye view of the three landscaped gardens below, At the other end was the giant swimming pool with shades of blue and indigo Past the painted frescoes one had to walk For that was the only way to reach the top of this Sigiriya Lion Rock. There are various … Read more

Tirana, Albania was nothing like I expected. I didn’t expect the city to be surrounded by snow-covered mountains, but it was. I didn’t expect to see churches and mosques sitting comfortably side by side, but they were. I didn’t expect it to be so busy with people walking, driving, or riding bikes at any given … Read more

When reported in plain words, the news appeared cruder and drier But his drawings added the quirky satire. His daily humor changed the sombre mood of The Common Man Adding smiles as their day began. When it comes to putting together a list of the most famous cartoonists in India, you will always find RK … Read more

Tip, Tap, Top… The sound of the drop echoed through the silent dark cave Vibrant paintings brightened the otherwise blank enclave The silence filled the space like a soothing tone These are the paradoxes for which Dambulla cave temple is known . Caves have always held an element of mystery for me. Whether they are … Read more

Endless stretch of rolling greens attempted to hide its colored floral gems Trickling streams showered pearls on the verdant stems The grey clouds flirted with the hills covering a blue screen When suddenly, a curtain of mist dropped and obscured the vibrant scene. A futile attempt – if I may say – The beauty of … Read more

The wealthy zamindar pointed his fingers towards the hero saying – “You, a mere farmer – cannot marry my beautiful daughter. His suitor – Sir James, can provide 10 times more comfort than your simple hut.” . Totally filmy, right?  Well, this was the scene that ran through my head as I stepped into the … Read more

Whoop loudly as you soar high on the Bali Swings Don’t miss the Tegalalang Rice Terraces right below you Sip Luwak Coffee as you savour the joy of your temporary wings So much to see, so much to do – at the end of it, you will wonder where your time flew. Close your eyes … Read more

The blue water turned white as it bubbled over my toes The soft sand had my feet got enclosed. Even from a distance, I clearly saw the friendly fins Waltzing with the gentle waves were the lively dolphins. They seemed far but still within my reach But then, that was how everything was – on … Read more

By the will of God, the two pillars swept ashore For three good years, they remained obscure Till finally the good slave managed to find the new land Amid the Bay of Smoke and Icy sand Reykjavik – they decided to name the space Over time, this Viking town became a bustling space. Reykjavik, the … Read more

Split is an ancient Croatian city and the second-largest in the country. It’s home to some of the most iconic Croatian landmarks, and it is one of the busiest harbors in the country. That means it is also a great jumping-off point for a little island hopping as well. However,  there’s quite a lot of … Read more