Heights and I have always been at loggerheads. And, as much as I love mountains and all that they hold, I’ve found it hard to go beyond the point – fear takes over. My first hike, back in college, ended disastrously, with me trailing behind. I think I gave up at that point. Basil went…
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“We all begin as tourists. Somewhere along the way, some of us turn into travellers. And then, some of us choose to stay on.” I’m writing this post two months after our month long stay in Seoul. I must confess, quite often, I’ve faced traveller’s amnesia when it comes to writing posts on our past travels. Names…
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What do I love about long walks? There’s no way of knowing what you’d come across along the way. And if you keep your eyes peeled, nature can put on quite a show. I guess, that’s where we learned what ‘ornate‘ means. We’d walked for hours in the secluded forests of Nameri National Park. And although, our guide and…
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Seoul has its fair share of palaces and palace complexes. We’d already explored Changdeokgung Palace on the earlier weekend and chose Gyeongbokgung Palace for the change of royal guard ceremony. Gyeongbokgung Palace can be easily reached by taking the subway line 3 to Gyeongbokgung station and exiting the station at Exit 5. Alternatively, you can take line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station and leave…
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It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience. – Julius Caesar I’d be the one to get things over and done with, than wait. I’m pretty impatient. I’ve always marvelled Basil’s uncanny ability to be patient and take his time to get…
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When a significant power chooses to take over another culture; physically as well as geographically, freedom of thought is the first to be lost. Although, our knowledge of the Indian freedom struggle relies heavily on school text books, or stories of the aftermath (partition) that followed or movies; ‘colonialism‘ has never really been a pretty word. I’m glad we’re born after 1947.…
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Where is our happy place? Let me rephrase that. When is it – that we’re the most happy? When we get a chance to kick-off our shoes and feel the cool water. When we leave concrete roads for earthy gravel. When we chance upon moments, like these, that seem like a fairytale setting. And when we…
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There are many cool places to hangout in Seoul. Itaewon definitely tops the list. Famous for street shopping, Turkish food, a coffee shop at every corner, and those looking for some company; Itaewon is worth a visit. Upon exiting the subway station, you feel as though you’re thrown into a wave of loud music and…
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30,000 ft above the surface of the earth – all visible boundaries blur. War ceases to exist, and humans coalesce into an infinitesimal dot. 30,000 ft below, on earth, boundaries are drawn. Countries are born, people start assuming nationalities, and race – formed. War is an irrefutable reality. Often confused – with a need – for peace.…
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Generally, I don’t pay much attention to local food. I could survive on bread & cheese or opt for fast food. And I would prefer vegetables over meat. I can visualise food lovers shaking their head in disappointment. I guess, I’m that not into food. And it works for us – as Basil is the foodie. Korean…
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