I must confess, Superman has never been my favourite superhero. Even as a kid, it was pretty obvious to me, the creators had got something wrong. I could never understand, why would nobody call his bluff. Surely, it takes more than a pair of thick rimmed glasses to separate one man from another. A twin, perhaps? A…
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There’s bound to come a time, when, your feet are going to beg you to stop. Probably, even make you want to plan your next trip to an idyllic beach. Or, someone might start to take notice of all the hidden places that you’ve discovered along the way – making the effort worth it! We’re glad…
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Everywhere I looked, women seemed to be brave the odds of tripping and challenged gravity on an everyday basis. Their pointed footwear didn’t deter them from hopping up and down escalators or running on Seoul’s intricate subway system. In one of those inexplainable moments, I too had a momentary lapse of reason, and for some strange reason…
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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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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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To be honest, I hadn’t a clue of what I should post for this photo challenge. I’m in the midst of compiling our month long Korean trip. Nothing really seemed to click. So, I’ve come to rely on our experiences with travel. I’ve never been a brave person. I’d be the last person, who’d want to…
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After spending a day or two in Bangkok, we shifted base to Pattaya. OK. So, what could be remotely scary in a scenic beach paradise? The inevitable adventure water sports. I’ve got a strong aversion to water. I’m not sure if it is because of my inability to swim or the power the sea commands.…
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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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I look at you all see the love there that’s sleeping While my guitar gently weeps I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping Still my guitar gently weeps. I don’t know why nobody told you How to unfold your love I don’t know how someone controlled you They bought and sold…
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Would a trip to China ever be complete without a visit to the ‘Great Wall of China’? We chose to hike up the section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Before noon, there are fewer tourists and the sun doesn’t shine as bright. The undulating steps take you through the circuitous mountain range – offering a…
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