By

Swati Nair
It was June, and Dublin wasn’t getting any better in terms of weather. That’s when the trip to France came up.
Italy. My dream place. It was a trip to remember. Soaking in sunshine, drinking wine, and walking along cobblestone streets submerged in history was an otherworldly experience.
Every South East Asian country is known for street food. While most of them have similar snacks, there are always a couple of them that are unique to the country. In Vietnam, it was rice paper rolls. In Laos, it was roasted bananas. Who thought of roasting the humble banana?! Such a simple yet delicious...
In one of the most memorable road trips I have ever done, I visited Qinghai, situated in the vast Tibetan plateau. After wandering through the mostly unfriendly and uncommunicative region of Xingjiang, it was a relief to land up in a place where people at least looked at you while speaking. The grassy landscape was...
I have been mesmerized by the carvings in Angkor Wat and the vast complex in Borobudur. I have stood equally wonder struck at the temple architecture in Belur and Halebid. But the temple at Mahakuta, Badami, had a different quality to it.
Pondicherry immediately brings to mind vivid colours and neat, leafy avenues. This is, of course, on the “French,” touristy side of the town…
How is it that most times the freshest vegetables are found on the roadside? Bangalore has many uber cool supermarkets with vegetable sections…
Singapore sure has a whimsical vein. This cage at the Jurong Bird Park made me smile. A tip of the hat to what we really are…
South Korea was a special trip. Not just because it was to celebrate me turning 30 but also because I got to visit the North Korean border…
I had been on the road for the past 2 and a half weeks and I was yet to see a genuine smile. In Xinjiang, the far west of China, it is hard to come by.
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