Pokhara – The Jewel of Nepal
Yet, not all places in the Himalayas offer it all. But Pokhara? Well, it presents it all. Wrapped as a neat bundle. Complete with icing. And cherry topping. So, calling it our planet's landmark will not be wrong. - Pokhara - The Jewel of Nepal - Travelure ©
Bet Guvrin-Maresha Caves Israel
Bet Guvrin and Maresha caves lie scattered over a large area of 1250 acres in Judean Lowlands. The locals call it the Land of the Caves and Hiding Places (Official Name: Bet Guvrin National Park). There are over 500 caves containing more than 3500 rooms. The distance is about 60 km from Jerusalem. - Bet Guvrin-Maresha Caves Israel - Travelure ©
Sri Lanka’s Ancient Capital Anuradhapura
Here, dressing up Buddha happens 3-4 times a day as worshippers from far and wide bring 1100-feet long cloth and drape the Dagoba along its circumference. Since the belief is that Buddha's relics are inside the Dagoba, this ritual is symbolic of treating the Dagoba as Buddha and dressing it as a Buddhist monk - Sri Lanka's Ancient Capital Anuradhapura - Travelure ©
The Bahá’í Gardens Haifa Israel
Beginning at Mount Carmel’s base, the gardens extend almost one kilometre (0.6 miles) up the side of the mountain. These beautifully-landscaped gardens cover around 200,000 sq mt (or about 2 million sq ft) of land. - The Bahá'í Gardens Haifa Israel
Travelure Travels in 2017 – An 8-Country Photo Roundup
This post is likely to be useful for my magazine editorial friends as it arms them with a possibility of myriad stories I could share. 8 countries, many cities and countless tales. - Travelure Travels in 2017 - An 8-Country Photo Roundup
Singapore Botanic Gardens – A Forest in the City
This garden isn’t for VIPs. In fact, it is the centrepiece of Singapore's famed orchid diplomacy. The flora here is named after visiting dignitaries of the world. Alongside Margaret Thatcher, Lady Diana and Emperor Akihito, orchids named after Ricky Martin, Jackie Chan and our very own Shah Rukh Khan cohabit here.
One Kind House – A Zig and a Zag
Want to experience Singapore's traditional culture by dining with a Singaporean family? Do grab the opportunity, as it would also give a boost to a local's determined attempt to provide its youth with a glimpse of the city-state’s rapidly vanishing lifestyle.
Pulau Ubin – Back to the Roots – Last Kampung of Singapore
Somewhere along this journey, the authorities became mindful of its impact. The urbanisation and resultant cosmopolitanism were gobbling up the local culture. This otherwise green equatorial island was increasingly greying. And the local flora and fauna were going extinct.
This brought about their decision to retain and nurture the Pulau Ubin Island as a cultural oasis for the city-state. Little wonder it is considered the last kampung (village) of Singapore.
Singapore Super Structures to Look up to
These vertical gardens provide habitat to 162,900 plants, turning this little area into a carbon sink absorbing large quantities of Carbon Dioxide. Supertree Grove - Singapore Super Structures to Look up to
Photo Essay World Heritage Sites: Heritage Unplugged
Some unusual UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Natural, Architectural, Prehistoric, etc. Photo essay World Heritage Sites: Heritage Unplugged. Read more.
POLONNARUWA – HOUSE OF A HOLY RELIC, SRI LANKA
Buddhist Relic. UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2nd Capital of Sri Lanka... POLONNARUWA - HOUSE OF A HOLY RELIC, SRI LANKA - TRAVELURE
Akko Crusader Fortress – Designed Repurposing of Space
A UNESCO site that is the nucleus of Akko's Economic activity. You may dine here like Royalty. Akko Crusader Fortress – Designed Repurposing of Space
Feeling Like Royalty At Hotel King David Jerusalem
...a table that was transported to the Sea of Galilee for the signing of the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty! Feeling Like Royalty At Hotel King David Jerusalem.
Do Not Die Without Going To Jerusalem
Important religious centre for Jews, Christians, Muslims. 5000 years of history. Read more for why I say 'Do Not Die Without Going To Jerusalem' - Travelure
Bali – A Little India in Indonesia
Bali Indonesia. Hindu Island. Hindu Temples. Indian Influence. Blue Sea. Blue Sky. Golden Sands. Bali-Little-India-Indonesia - Travelure
Sharing 16 UNESCO Sites of 2016 in My Hundredth Post
About this post: 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across 6 countries. And, my 100th post. - sharing-16-unesco-sites-2016-hundredth-post
A Little Bit of Manila in my Eyes
Manila Highrise. Intramuros. San Agustin Cathedral. Casa Manila. Bay Leaf Hotel Viewing Gallery. Baluarte de San Diego Gardens. Little Bit Manila Eyes
Eerie, not abandoned – Malinta Tunnel, Corregidor Island, Philippines
Battle of Corregidor. Haunted Island. Bomb-proof Shelter. Luzon Island. Eerie, not abandoned - Malinta Tunnel, Corregidor Island, Philippines
Lombok – Bali of 70s
Here's a sneak peak into Part-I of my series on Indonesia that appears in October issue of Smart Photography!
Lombok - Bali of 70s
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Asus ZenFone 3 – From trepidation to trust
This post has affiliate links. While these links help me run this site and provide free content to my readers, my views remain completely...
Conversations with God
In August 2016 issue of JetWings International, my image from Wailing Wall, Jerusalem appeared in their regular BW section - Radar. The text was...
Radar – Regular BW Image section – JetWings
I have been contributing to Radar (Regular BW Image Section of JetWings) for sometime now. This is the first time that in both editions...
Is this the world’s most stunning metro?
Here's my newest story in Conde Nast Traveller India. It is on Moscow Metro - Is this the World's Most Stunning Metro?
81 years ago,...
Dubai – The Sands of Future
Our safari driver pointed towards the vast desert vista through the windscreen of our safari Hummer H2 and said with typical native nonchalance -...
