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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A Day in the Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is one of the top historic sights to visit in Beijing. It wouldn’t take much – to guess why – Emperors chose it to unwind in its tranquil gardens. After three days of back-to-back walking (including the Great Wall Hike), we decided to slow down the pace and experience a bit of tranquillity…
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Finding Solitude in Beijing
We’d never recommend 8 days to explore a country, leave alone – China. And yet, we managed to squeeze Xian and Guilin, along with Beijing, in our China travel itinerary. I’d have to admit, and Basil will agree, although reluctantly, it’s not been one of our best planned trips. With few days in hand, we…
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Exploring Shanghai’s Eclectic Past
There’s much to explore, discover, and do in Shanghai. And the lights can totally change the appearance of a monument or building, making it worth it, to stay back till daylight fades away. There’s no real order of seeing these places, unless you’re walking or cycling. I’d suggest the metro to those who are crazy (like us)…
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People around the World – America
It’s our fifth and final day of the 5-day monochrome photo challenge. We started our theme, ‘People around the World’, from the far east (India) and will end it today in the west(America). A big thank you to L, from seeingthrough35mm, for inviting us to participate in this challenge. Here are some snippets of Basil’s solo…
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People around the World – Belgium
Mysterious L, from seeingthrough35mm, invited us to take on a 5-day monochrome photo-challenge. It’s our fourth day and thinking of a post everyday has proven to be quite a challenge. Fortunately, our theme, ‘People around the World’ has kept my interest from waning. People have always interested us. Especially, those who are content in the mundane. Besides, there…
Read MorePeople around the World – Iceland
The story so far… L from seeingthrough35mm invited us to participate in a 5-day monochrome photo challenge. We chose the theme, ‘People around the World’ and covered India and Japan in the first two days of the challenge. It’s time to head to a new continent and to a country we absolutely love. A haven…
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People Around the World – Japan
It’s our second day of the 5-day monochrome photo challenge. Continuing with our theme – People around the World, we’re going to re-visit Japan today. Manga, sushi, bamboo groves, and gigantic wooden temples; seriously, what’s there not to love about Japan? Japanese kids are truly adorable. Especially, if you’re doing the green circuit between Nara and Kyoto; there’d be plenty bouncing kids to…
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People Around the World – India
We’ve been invited by L, from seeingthrough35mm, to participate in a 5-day monochrome photo challenge. Now, L claims to be an ‘amateur’ photography enthusiast. I have my doubts. Take a look at his photo gallery and you’d know what I mean. Circuitous roads trips, anything that’s green, red or blue, and ‘Iceland’ have found it hard to escape…
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Seeking Glass Horses & Seagulls in Venice
Venice beckons more than two days of exploration time. And yet, if you plan right, two days might just suffice. On our second day we headed to the island of Murano. Vaporetto services connect each island to another. Barring the afternoon sun – the journey is a fun ride. And wish as you may; it…
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