Refreshingly Sri Lanka 4: Anuradhapura
A city built around a sapling from the Bodhi Tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment, Anuradhapura is considered as the cradle of Buddhist Sinhalese Culture.
Railgaadi
Railways have fascinated me since a toy set gifted by my father decades ago. So a post dedicated to my Railgaadi. Was transported to the Colonial times at the Kandy Railway Station, a glimpse of that view. More railways pics will keep coming here
Refreshingly Sri Lanka 3: The Ruins of Polonnaruwa
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka after the decline of Anuradhapura and reached its zenith by 1150 AD. It is one of the most important places to visit in the cultural circuit tour of Sri Lanka.
A Scottish New Year
There is nothing quite like New Year in Scotland. Whether you are in a local pub, on the streets of Edinburgh or enjoying a party with friends and family Scotland seems to be in its element at Hogmanay. Scotland’s flagship Hogmanay event is in Edinburgh. With leading...
Wooden Crafts in Sri Lanka
Stopped at a factory making wooden crafts near Polonnaruva, Sri Lanka and took some pictures...
Travel Tips: Sri Lanka
As the flight approached Sri Lanka, the first thing that I noticed was the rich, lush green blanket with which it is covered, in startling contrast to the shades of blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Although small in size, the island offers an amazing diversity of...
Refreshingly Sri Lanka 2: The Wonder at Sigiriya
fter a comfortable sleep in our cosy Hotel room, we were ready for our trip next day. Our first destination was the Hill Citadel of Sigiriya, located around 90 Km from Kandy. Since the travel would have taken 2 hours and we had to cover another...
Refreshingly Sri Lanka 1: Kandy
This weekend took us to a whirlwind trip of the beautiful Island nation of Sri Lanka, a place of astonishing beauty and serenity. For an Indian, Sri Lanka is a unique nation, so similar to our own when looked at superficially but so subtly different when you observe...
Most popular tourist spots in Lahore
A 2,000 years old city is not just about its people, it is about many things – the city of gardens, the city of art, the city of famous dead, the city of festivals, the city of educational institutes, the city of dynasties, the city of Moguls, the heart of Pakistan...
How To Plan A Fishing Trip And Where?
Whether you are an aspiring angler or a novice, a fishing trip is fun for anyone who chooses to go for it. A lot of people do deep sea fishing for fun, though there are people who are making a living out of it. We all plan our vacations once in a year, preferably in...
Chennai-scape 1: Birds at Guindy Children’s Park
I must confess that despite living in Chennai for past 10 years, I am aware of so many good things to see in the city. For example, this small Children's park in the Guindy National Park lying in the heart of the city. As I took a stroll there one fine morning,...
The town of Bran and the Dracula castle
Bran, in German called Törzburg, in Hungarian Törcsvár, in old Romanian called Turciu, is a small town in Brasov county, in Romania, Europe. The name Bran is derived from Turkish, and in the Turkish language, it means "gate", or "gateway". The construction of the...