Prague – The swankiest old town and a ghastly day trip

The most anticipated last leg of the journey kicked off with a fairly refreshing six hour long first class train journey ending at the Prague station. The Sun was threatening to set by the time we got into cabs and it was dusk as we checked into our hotel right in old town square, next to the Hard Rock Cafe. Hotel Rott had a charming … Continue reading Prague – The swankiest old town and a ghastly day trip

Europe – history, culture and long walks

Europe has its own unique charm – all the colonial wealth has gone into creating some of the most imposing architecture. There are tall standing chapels and massive castles on the banks of wide rivers. There is usually a cobbled stone old town lined with cafes and some tiny hole in the wall museums and gelato shops. Since all this was built in the just … Continue reading Europe – history, culture and long walks

Delhi to Rann – A 2800 km Odyssey: Phase 2

Day 6: Ahmedabad – Dhordo ~6 hours (Rann Utsav Tent City) – The prize destination was now within reach. We started early just because we did not want to miss the sunset trip at the Rann and google maps showed some 7.5 hours of driving. Just as we rolled out of Ahmedabad, the magic of Gujarat roads started dawning on us – cruise at 120 … Continue reading Delhi to Rann – A 2800 km Odyssey: Phase 2

Kumbalgarh – The Great Wall of India

Possibly the least known of the great forts in Rajasthan and one of the most spectacular. It loses out a bit to the likes of Mehrangarh, Chittorgarh and the likes due to its relative inaccessibility but it more than makes up with its grandeur and the legendary stories. The fact that it is home to the second longest wall in the world is now becoming … Continue reading Kumbalgarh – The Great Wall of India

Delhi to Rann – A 2800 km Odyssey: Phase 1

When we first spoke about it, this was a quite a long shot of a plan. There was always the intent but never the certainty that between busy work schedules and other commitments, we will be able to pull off this adventure. Over several morning coffees the plan to drive to Delhi to the Rann took shape. There was a lot of discussion on stopovers … Continue reading Delhi to Rann – A 2800 km Odyssey: Phase 1

White Rann – An Exotic Adventure

Every year for a little under three months a fabulous city pops up in the middle of remote wilderness and makes it easier to experience the exotics of the otherwise inhospitable Rann. The unique landscape and the immense natural beauty attracts thousands of tourists and tens of thousands of birds. It offers stunning views of quiet sunsets and fiery sunrises over a mesmerizing blanket of … Continue reading White Rann – An Exotic Adventure

Stockholm – Meatballs, Museums, Old Town and everything in between

There are not many cities in the world that just ooze convenience. Everything is right where it needs to be, processes work perfectly and all the infrastructure is world class…in some ways Japan without the crowds. The first example of this is actually about getting from the airport to the city. You take an elevator one floor down from the baggage claim, it opens onto … Continue reading Stockholm – Meatballs, Museums, Old Town and everything in between

Delhi – The non-leaning tower of Qutub

They say there is history buried in every corner of Delhi. The important message here is not just the history but also the fact that it is buried. Delhi was established in the 8th century but it gained prominence only in 1206 AD when the Qutub dynasty setup the Delhi Sultanate. In the periods since, the city has been destroyed and rebuilt several times by … Continue reading Delhi – The non-leaning tower of Qutub

Bucharest – Dawn is when you go to bed!

In all my travels, I usually cover the museums and art in the mornings, time visits to the photography spots to just before or after sunset and leave evenings for the best food and drink. Bucharest was the first city where I discovered that the museums opened only at noon and everything was shut in the mornings. If you are out clubbing till 6 am, … Continue reading Bucharest – Dawn is when you go to bed!

Transylvania – Making the legends come true!

If even a fraction of legends about this place were true, I should feel quite lucky to be alive and writing this blog. I am not sure if I was happy or disappointed that there were no Vampires, the restaurants served regular food and it was easy enough to walk out of any hotel. It might have been because most of our time in Transylvania … Continue reading Transylvania – Making the legends come true!