I often say I became interested in birds only after I acquired my zoom lens. Then I could bring the birds closer and ask my more knowledge friends to identify them for me. And gradually it grew on me. I don’t have any super zooms, only a 70-300 mm lens. So to get a reasonable…
Snorkeling at Redang Island, Malaysia
In May 2012 CNNGo included Redang Island (or Pulau Redang as it is known locally) in Malaysia’ top 10 islands. And it entirely lived up to its reputation when I got a chance to visit it in September 2012! When I stepped out to the beach adjacent to my hotel, this was the view that greeted me. It was…
Hauz Khas, Delhi- Really Khas!
When I started looking at my pictures from my yesterday’s visit to Hauz Khas, my intention was to do one post. I realized it would be one very long post if I posted even the pictures I thought have come out well. I have to admit I have hardly explored Delhi at all. Yesterday too,…
Sunset at Hauz Khas, Delhi
I went to Hauz Khas to meet fellow bloggers Mariellen Ward, Digant and Priyanka. We meet at Naivedyam at Kauz Khas. And later we dropped into Kunzum Cafe too which is run by Ajay Jain. The idea was to talk about Delhi Travel Massive and how to go about organizing it. I have to admit…
More Pictures from Malaysia
I got to see much more of Malaysia on my second trip. And Malaysia is the second country where I have been more than once. I have been to UK many times but it is because of my work. Come summer and I think Nepal will get added to this list as I plan to…
Rainy Days from Malaysia
For today’s skywatch I present two rainy day pictures from Malaysia. Of late I have developed a penchant to click pictures through car/bus windows when it is raining outside. That way sometimes I get interesting pictures! If you search for Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque, Sepang, Malaysia on the net, you will find that it is…
Cycling at Putrajaya, Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2012
Guess what did we do after driving at the Sepang International Circuit? We went cycling at Putrajaya in Malaysia. It had been ages since I went cycling and I was wondering if I would be able to cycle again! But I did fine. Cycling is one activity that everyone can identify with, the bruises sustained…
Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia
I have to admit I am spoiled when it comes to the mountains. After all one of the perks of staying in Delhi/Gurgaon is that you can travel overnight and be in the Himalayas. So when I realized that Fraser’s Hill (in Pahang, Malaysia) is 1524 meters (5000 feet) in altitude I was quite ambivalent about it. It…
Dance at Sungai Pasu Home Stay, Pahang, Malaysia
I took a short video at the dance presentation at Sungai Pasu home stay at Pahang, Malaysia. Sometimes it is easier to talk via a video than words. You can see three Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2012 participants joining the locals. The gentleman who started it all was from Japan and he was quite popular with…
Food from the Central Market, Terengganu, Malaysia
No trip to Malaysia is complete without a discussion about food. If you like fish and sea food it is going to be a paradise for you. I am a vegetarian though but still there was plenty for me too. Malaysian food is flavorful and actually quite delicious. Rice and noodles are staples so no…