The year 2024 ended on a fantastic note: sipping filter coffee, enjoying leisurely meals, passing by bright, colorful colonial houses and heritage buildings, and rediscovering the city, falling in love with it all over again. This time, coming back to Pondicherry felt like coming home. The familiar scent of roasted beans and freshly baked croissants … Continue reading On Pondicherry: Tiny things I discovered about this town
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Unveiling Goa: 7 Unique and Underrated Experiences for Every Traveler
The genesis of Azulejos can be found in the Islamic mosaic and tile arts, which further trace back to the Assyrian and Babylonian era. For centuries, humankind has adopted, developed and evolved the techniques of glazing and decorating ceramic tiles.
Goa: Art, Architecture and A State of Mind
When I think of Goa, one thing that remains beautifully vivid in my mind is the sight of thick clouds looming over the sky and palm trees gently swaying to the rhythm of the wind. It takes me back to the time when I arrived in this coastal land just in the middle of monsoons. … Continue reading Goa: Art, Architecture and A State of Mind
Monsoon Escapades in Goa
When the monsoons arrive, they change Goa’s landscape into a dramatic vision—turning the foliage into lush green, soaking every bit of the parched land and making the distant hills grow verdant with eagerness. One can see nature’s abundance all around: be it the dark, heavy clouds almost touching the land about to burst or the … Continue reading Monsoon Escapades in Goa
Pondicherry: Discovering its Charming, Gallic and Spiritual Side
The sight of packed taxis outside the airport brought a smile on my face. That sudden rush of excitement carrying so much anticipation and hope, just the way a child does, felt carefree and joyous as I stepped outside. I asked the driver if he was willing to take us through the East Coast Road … Continue reading Pondicherry: Discovering its Charming, Gallic and Spiritual Side