I am nostalgic about my travels in 2013. Till last year I would not do any reminiscing about my travels but this year I am in a different mood. Maybe because 2013 is the year I have travel most in my life. And before I say anything else here is a picture- of lemon and…
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Folk Dances from MP
In spite of saying again and again that I am not a dance person I end up posting more and more dance videos! I guess it is fair to conclude that I do enjoy watching dances. On my trip to Bandhavgarh with Pugdundee Safaris I saw folk dances from MP. This was at their Kings…
Cows on the Road- Panna to Bandhavgarh, MP, India
I recently visited Panna and Bandhavgarh in MP. These days as soon as I sit in a car I fall asleep. But the previous night I retired early (read no internet in the room) and I woke up quite fresh. Hence I was not falling asleep in the car. It was difficult to pass time,…
The Bumpy Ride from Beshishehar to Sangey, Nepal
These days as I have started playing around with videos I am looking at my old folders as well. I remember this bumpy ride from Beshishehar to Sangey really well. It required a strong back, it was that bumpy. Sangey could be one of the starting points of Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal. Many people feel…
Walking on Stilts in Thailand- A Video
We visited the Puan village- Ban Dong Krathong Yam in interior Thailand. It was a peaceful village with a stunning temple and a large community hall. The people were hospitable and hosted us for sumptuous lunch. They also put on an excellent cultural show for us with the ASEAN theme. However the activity that provided…
Street Game at Border Market, Aranyaprathet, Thailand
Do you remember my note to self before I headed to Thailand and Cambodia? It is time to put point No. 3 (more videos) in action. I spotted the youth playing a kind of shuttle game with all parts of their body, only the use of hands was barred. I was not sure how would they…
Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
It was monsoon when I visited Siem Reap. The visit to Angkor Wat was not officially on agenda. So I made efforts to get it on my agenda and I was successful too! Well partially successful I should say as weather is something that is beyond anybody’s control! Sunrise at Angkor Wat If I do…
Panorama Route, Mpumalanga, South Africa
I had a beautiful time in South Africa. Some places are so beautiful that you need to visit them more than once. I hope I will go back to South Africa one day. I hope I will do slow travel there. Two Minutes from the Panorama Route, Mpumalanga, South Africa We visited the beautiful Panorama…
Calling All Hippos!
As we got down from the car Erick started loading the rifle. He took out three bullets and told me, one is for you, the second is for this lady and the third is for her. Then he turned towards the only male member of the group and told him, “I am sorry I have…
Zulu Dance at the Durban Airport, INDABA 2013
I arrived at the Durban Airport dead tired. And you cannot blame me. I first took a flight from Delhi to Mumbai which landed there around 7.00 pm. Then at 2.am I tool the Mumbai Johannesburg flight. Reached Johannesburg at around 7.00 am (South Africa time) and then took a 11. 00 am flight. By now my…