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Holidays in India take you far away from the mundane opening up a world of vibrant color, diverse culture and extraordinary landscapes. They are truly an experience of a lifetime. India is the land of abundance. Like its diversity, the country also has a profusion of many cherished travel experiences. Read More …
Madras is a feeling, Chennai is the name of the city! I grew up in Madras, while people call it Chennai these days, to me it will always be Madras. I spent a good part of my years here, going to school, hanging out with friends and cousins … I know my Read More …
While we were exploring shrines, looking for torii gates and eating all the sushi in Japan last December, I was secretly counting down to a day in the Japanese Alps. We normally don’t enjoy cold weather, (we are from Texas after all) or go on group tours, this was one tour Read More …
Do you love finding alleyways filled with murals and street art? Neither confined to the walls of museums nor having to follow anyone’s rules, these murals and graffiti sometimes have political messages, sometimes just splashes of colors but always give us a glimpse of local culture. The independent artworks may Read More …
After a few days in Tokyo we were ready to see the traditional and quieter side of Japan. We flew from Haneda airport to Itami, Osaka instead of taking the Shinkansen bullet train so that we can take a quick look at Mt Fuji from the top. We hired a Read More …
While we were visiting Japan, we took a JAL flight from Haneda to Osaka and here is why we loved First Class in Japan Airlines. Here is why we Loved First Class in Japan Airlines We had access to JAL’s Sakura Lounge with our tickets and decided to check out the Read More …
Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan is known for its history and culture. No trip to Kyoto is complete, without visiting at least a few of the thousands of temples and shrines. While I was hoping to visit at least a few of these ancient treasures, the one activity my Read More …
Zen in Kyoto is not easy to find – yes there are more temples and shrines than convenience stores but most Zen gardens are flooded with selfie stick toting travelers trying to check another temple of their list. Kyoto is known to be the city where Japanese culture was born Read More …
Rising 3776 meters above sea level, Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain and its most iconic landmark. On our recent trip to Japan, seeing this mountain a little closer topped our list and we researched the best places to see Mt Fuji from. Images of this nearly perfect, solitary volcano have Read More …
Visiting Japan – the Land of the rising sun, red lacquered bridges, orange Torii gates and the sacred Mt Fuji has been on our wishlist for a while now. But the fear of navigating a country without knowing the language had kept us from planning a trip to this beautiful Read More …
India is a multi-faceted, there is more to her than the cows in the middle of the road, the holy men who with the orange clothes pose of the cameras and colorful festivals. Here is a look at 9 beautiful properties in India located near key sights from the mountains of Himalayas Read More …
The majestic walk of a tiger, the frightening roar of a lion, or the intense stare of a rhinoceros; wildlife sanctuaries provide travellers with this and much more. In India, wildlife sanctuaries were set up by the government to protect endangered and rare species of animals from any further destruction. Read More …
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