It’s not possible to cover the vast expanse of a country like China. Skipping Xi’an from your travel itinerary, might seem like a sensible thing to do, if you’re pressed for time. But, if you’re a culture enthusiast – it might prove to be a mistake. After four days of exhaustive walking in Beijing, we headed to Xi’an, the…
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Inspiration “Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” Michelangelo
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So you’ve survived your first day in Paris. Now it’s time to raise the bar and get those feet some much needed exercise. You’re thinking, “Surely, I could use the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus!”. Ah! But do you want to might miss out on the quaint sights en-route? Paris is best explored on foot. That said – it’s…
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The journey from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh was intermittent with quickly fleeting village scenery. The last leg of the journey was probably the worst part of the ride. We had dust flying everywhere and the driver struggled to chug his vehicle over the unfinished road. As with most parks in India, a village resides in close…
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The sprawling lawns of the Khajuraho Temple complex are abundant with local birds. As we walked from the Lakshmana Temple to the Kandariya Mahadev Temple we saw a red-wattled lapwing, an Indian Roller, and parakeets. Pecking for insects, strutting on the carpet of green lawns or causing a cacophony of high pitched sounds; the birds surely…
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The central state of India, Madhya Pradesh, is known for its thick forest reserves and UNESCO World Heritage temples at Khajuraho. With six days in hand, we had to make a tough choice between 3 national parks, quaint towns, and iconic sights. Culture, wildlife, and a taste of rural India dominated our trip plan. On…
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The Kandariya Art & Cultural Centre, in Khajuraho, doubles up as a museum and performance venue. The first room displays furniture and woodwork objects crafted by local artisans. Intricate carvings on wood and stone adorn different everyday objects such as doors, statues, trunks, and beds. The craftsmanship of the local artisans is truly remarkable. At…
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We’re ambivalent of awards. Don’t get us wrong, but once you get stuck in the number game, it’s possible to lose focus of what you want to write about. That said, it does feel good that someone reads your blog (ours had been a zombie blog for months at end), and appreciates the effort that…
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