When I decided to travel to Egypt, it was less to know about the history – the pyramids and the pharaohs, but more to witness the unique landscape that this country has to offer, to experience the lifeline of the country- the blue river. The early part of the journey had not disappointed at all – from the city of Cairo to the old mud town of Al-Qasr; from the oases of the west to the amazing white desert. However,…
Cappadocia in Central Turkey is best explored on foot, leisurely, soaking the uniqueness of the landscape. Some may contest that, and award hot-air balloons the superlative. Well, if you have the luxury of gliding your own balloon over this magical landscape, go do it! For the rest, walking is an equally compelling option. There are numerous walks and hikes in Cappadocia, of varying length and difficulty levels. Based on how many days you have in the region, you have lots…
Sancho: It’s a windmill. Don Quixote: A giant. Canst thou not see the four great arms whirling at his back? Sancho: A giant? Don Quixote: Exactly. The above conversation is sure to bemuse you if you remember the ingenious character of Don Quixote. Although it has been quite some time that I read the book, the fantasies of this masterpiece had always been breathing a subconscious life. I always fancied a close encounter with the windmills. Probably,…
Every year, during the months of August-October, Kaas pathar in the state of Maharashtra comes alive with a riot of colors. Just an hour’s drive from the town of Satara, lies this magical table land. It’s not just the quantity of flowers that will take you aback, but also the varied species that can be found here: several of them endemic in nature. Catching some Breeze ! Pune is the gateway to Kaas unless you are stationed somewhere in the vicinity….
Although Goa is the smallest state of India, the size of this land is no measure for the number of tourists this land attracts every year. It experiences a tropical climate, which means that its hot and humid most of the year and pleasant during the winter months of November-February. Naturally, most of the local and international tourism is concentrated during these months. Christmas holidays suited me perfect. In order to explore the landscape without feeling intruded by the scores…