I discovered Kalaripayattu in Kumily in Kerala. The small spice trading town, surrounded by tea gardens, seemed like the perfect place to enjoy a cultural eveni...
This southern holy city is regionally famous for its lip-smacking dishes. In fact, Madurai food is so well-known that it is considered the culinary capital of T...
My Madurai travel memories have not all been so unpleasant. Although my previous post suggests that, I have been awestruck by some of the city's old-world charm...
In German, there's a saying, 'Das klingt mir gut/nicht gut'. Loosely translated, it means, 'something suits me/doesn't suit me'. Madurai doesn't suit me. This a...
Divya R Chandrashekar and I have held mutual respect for each other‘s creative work for quite some time now. That is why it gave me great happiness when she dec...
This charming southern coastal town is famous for its friendly residents, great food, beautiful backwaters, and a general sense of joie de vivre. It is the gate...
Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole is a wonderful archaeological circuit in Karnataka. Most travelers base themselves in Badami and explore the glorious trinity of ...
Aihole lies near the bank of the Malaprabha River and as an archaeological site, contrasts sharply with Badami. While nature is in harmony with the archaeologic...
Badami is one of the loveliest places in India and it is extremely satisfying for both culture and nature lovers. A rare combination indeed, this Karnataka dest...
To explore the Badami caves in peaceful solitude, one has to get up early in the morning when the air is cool and the red sandstone hills glow a soft amber. The...
