Destinations

The Brattle Book Shop in Boston is a mandatory destination for book lovers and collectors. Blending an expansive open-air lot of discounted volumes with multi-story indoor vaults of rare and antiquarian finds, it offers an unmatched browsing experience steeped in literary history. It is an essential stop for anyone navigating Boston’s cultural landscape.

Journeying through the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan offers an incredible window into a culture preserved in time. From the bustling streets of Thimphu to the serene mountain vistas of Dochula Pass, every frame tells a story

There is a lot one can do in Boston. One of the oldest cities in the USA, it’s an important landmark in the freedom movement and a dream destination for history buffs. It also happens to be one of the biggest college towns in the country with Harvard and MIT campuses – so there is always a young crowd here keeping things fresh. I happened to be in Boston in the summer of 2008 for …

When modern commercial sprawl meets British colonial history, what’s left of a classic hill station? A look back at a weekend trip to Shimla explores whether its historic architecture, scenic walking trails, and mountain views can still outweigh the crowded tourist spo

About 100 km from the metropolis of Hyderabad, lies a little town by the name of Medak. It’s no different from any other small dusty town in Southern India, except it is home to the largest Diocese church in Asia. The short two-hour drive on Medchal highway (NH-7) is made easy by the good roads and in India that counts for something. If it’s the right season, you may be lucky to get excellent views …

In September of this year, Kapil and I moved out of St. Louis after having lived there for almost 3 years. Since I had been clamoring for the big city life for so long I had not anticipated the wave of loss to hit me as I got ready to “leave on a jet plane”. Putting my thoughts to paper, I had planned to publish this post some time ago, but the craziness of the …

I was in a shock of total five minutes when our car left the Delhi airport driveways and hit the main road. The state of Indian traffic, congestion and chaos had passed into deep recesses of my brain and it was pulled back rudely into the front with a jolt. As our cab weaved in and out of insanely blocked lanes, my heart skipped a few beats. My mind took a few minutes to locate some …

Experiencing the Key West in A Day ! Wild, but possible! Some of the most beautiful beaches in the US are found in a group of islands off the coast of South Florida known as “The Keys”. Connected to the mainland by the 100 mile National Highway 1, these islands offer the whole gamut of conventional and unconventional tourist activities. The Keys are logically and geographically divided into 3 segments – the Upper Keys which …