When I was at Putrajaya the last time I didn’t went on a cruise. Last time I also didn’t use a tripod to click pictures. And guess what? This time I realized that my tripod is broken and I was taking a night cruise at Putrajaya. First I sulked, some more because I was very…
First Thoughts of a Mushy Brain
Have you ever tried blogging when your brain is a mush? I am at KL International Airport waiting for the two Mumbai participants to arrive. I know how international immigration is so I am patient. I myself first went to departure gates instead of arrival train when I arrived at KLIAThe good bit is that I arrived…
Heading out to Malaysia Tonight
All packed for Malaysia and I am heading out a little later in the evening. Just went out to the balcony to see what kind of sunset it was and this was the scene that greeted me! I hope to see many more such skies in the week ahead that I spend in Malaysia. I…
Tales of the Open Road by Ruskin Bond- Some Thoughts
I have to admit I love to walk so much so that once a senior professor at my workplace remarked that I actually walk with a vengeance! For me a holiday is complete only if I get to walk for a few kilometers and of course on some of the holidays I predominantly walk. So…
Pictures from Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Swayambhunath at Kathmandu is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Kathmandu Valley. It was part of my day tour of Kathmandu after coming back from my trek to the Everest Base Camp. When I entered the premises I encountered this wishing fountain and this girl was sincerely making a wish! No…
Heading to Malaysia Next Week to Attend Tourism Hunt 2012
I am heading to Malaysia once again and as soon as early next week! And I can’t stop grinning. This time I am taking part in the first ever Tourism Hunt 2012 Event organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia. I had a great time on my previous trip too. But I am excited about…
Sky at Tengboche
I am once again falling back on my Everest Base Camp Trek pictures for the Skywatch. This was a little later after sunrise. The sun became strong within no time! In the region the sun rises over all the lofty mountains like the Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse etc. And in the evening when the light…
Silver Pheasant and Mandarin Duck, KL Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I have posted pictures from the KL Bird Park before. I actually like to identify the birds before I post them so two more exotic ones got left out initially. They are the Silver Pheasant and Mandarin Duck. At that point of time I was clicking pictures for making a stop motion video. How I wish I…
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
I had a few spare days in Kathmandu when I trekked to the Everest Base Camp in May 2012. While going to the trek I refused to venture out anywhere as I was just too tired and I wanted to complete the trek first. But on the return I was persuaded by Puru (the owner of…
Two Mentions for Travel Tales from India and Me!
I wanted to share with you two mentions that happened on Sunday and today for Travel Tales from India and me. The first one appeared in Times of India which I have seen online. It was about tea house treks and homestays. Some of my friends and family called me to say they read the…