A colonial stay in the Nilgiris – Sinnadorai’s bungalow, Mangorange

It is the end of April. Although intermittent rains bring some respite from the summer heat in Bangalore, the heart longs for the solitude and bliss of the hills. Especially the Nilgiris, for I haven't been there in 4 years. Thus, when the chance of spending a weekend in the lower reaches of the … Continue reading →

Italy’s restaurants and cafes – A photo essay

A short photo essay on the sights we saw on Italy's streets. "If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant?" -Martin Scorcese Also read, my experience spending a day in … Continue reading →

A walk through the touristy sights of Rome

Rome is the last city on our European travel ticket. We have saved the best for the last, the grandest of all the sights and the most ancient of all the historical places we've visited so far. We alight from the notorious Bus no 64 with our pockets intact and start walking. Our trolley bags make … Continue reading →

30 photos to make you want to visit Venice, Florence and Rome

Here is a photo essay on Italy's famous troika of Venice, Florence and Rome that is sure to incite travel pangs in people who already have or are yet to visit Italy. Venice Read more about what to do when you have only 1 day to spend in … Continue reading →

A whirlwind tour of Tuscany – Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino

Tuscany ! The mere mention of the name conjures up images of gently rolling hills, acres upon acres of vineyards, with tiny beige and yellow settlements clinging to the top of the hills. So it is no surprise at all that out of one of our days spent visiting Florence, we make a day trip to the … Continue reading →