I Want Kandy

Kandy was a town that we were looking forward to visit, because it has always been fondly remembered by a close Sri Lankan family friend as their favourite place in Sri Lanka.  With… Continue reading →

The Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka

The Cultural Triangle is one of the most popular tourist trails in Sri Lanka.  I am a bit of a temple junkie, having done so many throughout India over the past 18 months,… Continue reading →

Diwali in Mumbai

For my second Diwali in India, I thought I would be alone.  My only family here in India lives in Gujarat, and my parents weren’t arriving until just after Diwali.  As good luck… Continue reading →

The Doors of Ladakh

Soma Gompa Temisgang Monastery        

Pictorial Post: Ajanta and Ellora Caves

I first visited Aurangabad, a city about 400km east of Mumbai, several years ago when I worked for Foster’s Group, who owned a brewery there. As I was there for work I didn’t… Continue reading →