I often think of what to wear when I visit a new country. Being from India I would admit I am not very adventurous when it comes to dressing and in many places of the world I will pass off easily as moderately dressed. I did not bother too much before visiting Sri Lanka as I thought…
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Dress Code for Women in India- In Pictures
I have often seen the topic ‘dress code for women in India ‘ being discussed on travel message boards, so I decided to articulate my thoughts with pictures! The first thing that comes to my mind is that there are many ‘India’ and the dress would depend on where you are. In general I still…
Dress Code for Women in Malaysia: In Pictures
If you are like me you probably search for information on the net before you visit a new country. I generally Googled culture for Malaysia before my visit and got a section on women dress code as well. And if you Google dress code for women in Malaysia there is all kind of advice. I…
How to Dress in Japan as a Female Tourist
I have been to Japan twice and I am smitten! I have been to Tokyo, Kyoto and Yokosuka, which is part of Greater Tokyo. I usually write about my impressions about what women wear in any country I visit. And I post a lot of pictures of what I saw. Here are my impressions of…
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Traveling
I recently saw this video on jugaad by Exide Life which goes with #NoMoreShortCuts. Wheather we love it or hate it, we can’t ignore jugaad in India. Why we even have a vehicle called jugaad! However, jugaad takes us only so far! Along with Exide many have realized that jugaad is short term. I still remember…
Discovering Thainess at Wat Benchamabophit the Marble Temple at Bangkok
This was my seventh trip to Bangkok but first to Wat Benchamabophit the Marble Temple at Bangkok. I noticed the Italian marble walls only when the guide pointed it out. My attention was captured by the ornate roof of the temple! It is also known as the temple of the walking Buddha. People usually do Reclining…
Culturally Sensitive Travel
Globalization vs. localization has been an never ending debate. Some believe that the whole world is becoming more and more alike, akin to a global village. It is said that increase in trade and travel will lead to even more homogeneity. And yet many believe and customs and culture still remain as distinct as ever…
Wat Phra That at Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Even my sleep deprived eyes could see that I was in the middle of grand splendor at the Wat Phra That Temple Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I can’t fall asleep on planes and I can’t feel fresh without sleep, hence the first day of a trip is usually tough for me. I visited…
Songkran in Amazing Thailand
People of Thailand celebrate Songkran to usher in the Thai New year. It falls in the month of April. The traditional celebration is a family affair where the entire family gathers together to pay the respect to the elders. In doing so they would put a fragrant paste on their hands and sprinkle water. The…
Wat Arun, Bangkok, Thailand
For this lazy Sunday I present the magnificent Wat Arun Temple from Bangkok, Thailand. It is a Buddhist Temple said to be build in 17th century, though the spires are said to be added by King Rama II in early 19th century. Wat actually means temple both in Thailand and Cambodia. Both Thai and Cambodian…