Independent journalist with over 25 years experience. Writes on travel, food, culture, wildlife and lifestyle. Published in BBC, SCMP, Nikkei Asia, The National, Mint, NatGeo, Lonely Planet etc.
What to eat and shop from Christmas markets in Europe
They say Christmas markets began in Germany around the13th or 14th century for people to exchange and barter for winter. The tradition continues as local confectioners sell roasted chestnuts in Vienna, chimney cakes in Budapest and honeyed gingerbread in Prague keeping the buzz alive
Where to go looking for croissants and coffee in Mysuru
The city’s classic flavours intermingle with bakeries and cafes as migration and changing work habits bring new customers
Travel: In Denmark's Skagen, wind, water and light become muse for artists
Skagen, at the tip of Denmark, is a wild canvas of elemental seas, shifting sand dunes and ethereal light, a perfect combination for artists seeking inspiration
200 years on, the joy and magic of train travel endures
Two hundred years after the first train plied, train travel endures despite being written off every now and then. The sway of carriages, the changing scenery through the windows and chance encounters make it the most enchanting form of travel.
The Buddhist ruins of Thotlakonda and Bavikonda
In the hush of the hills, the ruins of Thotlakonda and Bavikonda still hold stories—of monks and merchants, of prayer and purpose.
Floral Diversity: Bringing the Western Ghats to Bangalore City
A conservation experiment of growing native Western Ghats plant species in Bangalore’s Lalbagh has borne heartening results, raised hope for the preservation of endangered and endemic species, and enhanced botanical education
What Happens When You Bathe In Beer And Travel To Prague For It?
The beer spa experience is an indulgent contradiction—part wellness, part brewery fantasy, and, entirely fun.
Why you should visit this thoughtful and marvellous war memorial in Bengaluru that has opened after a long delay
Bengaluru's memorial for martyrs has been 16 years in the making and still not fully open to the public. However the memorial obelisk and stone plaques honouring fallen soldiers is a marvel of architecture and planning
Exploring Antwerp, a city immersed in the legacy of Rubens
The legendary painter’s legacy can be found everywhere in the Belgian city
Travel: Bratislava, the quiet charmer of Central Europe
Less than an hour east of Vienna, the Slovakian capital gently reveals its layered history, whimsical charm, and tranquil beauty, far from throngs of tourists.
Hyperlocal tourism offers answer for overtourism, sustainability
OPINION: Travelers should look closer home as popular destinations get overwhelmed and citizens resort to pushbacks.
The vanishing splendor of India's Ajanta Caves
Human intervention and climate change threaten 2,000-year-old Buddhist monument
Rev Up! These F1 Cities Fuel The Fever On And Off The Track
From the neon dazzle of Vegas' speed to the glamour of Monaco, here's your guide to Formula 1’s most iconic city circuits.
Mending the soul at grief retreats
Grief and depression retreats offer safe spaces to process emotions
From Botswana to New Zealand, travel to the southern hemisphere this summer
As the northern hemisphere blazes under the summer sun, the south offers a cool alternative. Ski, hike, encounter wildlife, gaze at the night skies or simply breathe in fresh winter air