Madagascar, called the 8th Continent, can be maddeningly confusing while planning a trip. The lack of good infrastructure (both roads and hotels) makes it a quite difficult exercise – if you have limitations on costs and time (don’t we all have that!). With restricted time, you may have to make choices depending on your individual...
I have met many good teachers and great teachers, but I realized later in my life that travel has been my greatest teacher. Travel molded my way of thinking – even aspirations, tamping some and amplifying others… For instance, I learnt more about the management concept of “Effectuation” in making do with what you have and...
Nearly a 1/5 of the size of India, Madagascar is small region; albeit the 4th largest island in the world. Do you While listing down all the lovely places of Madagascar would make this a long discussion, some of the recommended places to visit in Madagascar would be:
The thought of travelling to Madagascar brings to memory the early geography lessons in school – the 4th largest island, separated from the African continent more than 60 million years ago resulting in a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna… To quote Sir David Attenborough: “Madagascar is a curious wonderland. It’s an unrepeatable experiment, a...
I keep hearing this question - should Laos be an item in my bucket list ? Well, the simple answer is why not. But for those looking for reasons, I can list a few. The list is endless but I am sharing a few from my travelogue. I happened to be in Laos during summer,...
If you want to experience the soul of a city, always ensure you stay in central part of the old town. You may not get fancy and luxurious stays – but then being a part of the boisterous city and assimilating the flow throughout the day is the agenda and NOT the luxury of your...
Seen it on TV Channels? Read about it in the books? Now is the time to experience – the Great Wildebeast Migration. Over two million animals migrate from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the greener pastures of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya during July through to October. It...
Norway “the Land of Midnight Sun”, is a country which has 20 hours of Sunlight during the summer and 20 plus hours of darkness during winter. But if you want to explore Norway, either budget for a good number of days or plan for multiple visits. Norway is a 12 month destination...
A disclaimer before I begin – I am no food connoisseur. I lack the understanding of the complex art and science of cookery and its many myriad ingredients! However, like many, I enjoy my food and I would rarely refuse the adventure of trying out different cuisines. Food, for me, is an essential ingredient of...