Darwin, Dragons and Don’t Trip on the Usual — My Galapagos Sojourn
After months of work, procrastination, and a healthy dose of laziness (not necessarily in that order), I finally sat down to write about my travel to the Galapagos Islands - that legendary archipelago where Darwin met his eureka moment. Here’s my five-day cruise through evolution’s playground: where sea lions do yoga, iguanas sneeze salt, and...
Darwin’s Toilet on Galapagos’ Santiago Island
Santiago island is a beautiful island in the Galapagos. Full to the brim with natural beauty and natural oddities... And since Darwin was here, a natural formation that looks like a flush, better get his name, isn't it? Logical? Let’s be honest: if nature had a sense of humor, Darwin’s Toilet would be the punchline. Landscape...
The Grumpy Sunbather — Marine Iguana of the Galapagos
The Grumpy Sunbathers of the Galapagos
They call them dragons, and for once the exaggeration fits. On Fernandina Island, the ground itself seems alive — black lava heaving with hundreds of Galapagos Marine Iguana stacked in lazy piles like prehistoric logs. Galapagos Marine Iguana on Fernandina Island They don’t blink much. Nor do they move much. They just… exist....
The Lazy Lion of the Sea — Galapagos Sea Lions
There are some creatures that make you question your life choices. The Galapagos Sea Lion is one of them... When I first arrived on the islands, I expected to be greeted by a ranger, a guide, maybe a pelican with attitude. Instead, I found a sea lion — sprawled on the beach, snoring gently, a flipper...
Houseboat Experience in Kerala
The houseboat experience in Kerala is chief among the many attractions in Kerala, God’s Own Country. A few of these attractions are nature at its greenest, mountains, lakes, beaches, Ayurveda, culture and traditions… Oh, and food… Let me start by talking of the backwaters of Kerala. Where a houseboat experience is simply a must-do.
The backwaters...
Romantic Plantation Stay – for that extra spice
Romantic Plantation stay. In the midst of nature. My prescription for either kindling a fledgling romance or making the fire stronger in an existing romance.
Why a plantation stay for romance?
Why do I say so? Let me try and explain… As logically and rationally as possible for a completely irrational emotion called love… 😊 After all,...
Indian history from Indus Valley civilisation to Modern history
Indian History – from Indus Valley civilization to Modern history
Indian history is a long story. We haven't preserved the remnants of this history too well though. Sometimes, we have to piece things together to get a clearer picture. And why not? How can everything be ready on the plate? Humans have to use their intellect...
Mechuka – The Old Man and the Bowl
Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh of North-East India. Beautiful, peaceful, alluring... Remember Hemingway's novel "The Old man and the Sea"? Well this is "The Old Man and the Bowl" in a small monastery there. For me, he was the highlight of my trip to Mechuka. Here’s the story of the trip… The Old Man and the Bowl - Mechuka...
