Bhangarh – The Haunted Ruins of Rajasthan
Some time ago, I had read that in Rajasthan, on the way from Jaipur to Alwar, there exist the ruins of an erstwhile royal city…
Kalachakra 2014 – An odyssey in Ladakh
Kalachakra is not just a word. It is a way of life. Kala in Sanskrit translates to ‘Time’, and Chakra means ‘Wheel’. Kalachakra or ‘Wheel…
The Bellanwila Temple Perahera
A Perahera (Parade in Sinhala) is heralded at the Bellanvilla temple near the capital city Colombo! For Anne-Maëlle, who recently joined our Shanti team in…
ADVENTURE AND TREKKING IN GOA
For the many years that I have been holidaying in Goa and after exploring almost all corners of this tropical paradise, I always stop at…
WHY A TRAVELER SHOULD BOOK A TAILOR MADE TRIP TO …
Burma is a country that has recently opened up its economy and borders to tourists. Golden pagodas, poetic structures and wild lands… Burma, known as…
Geoffrey Bawa – The Inspired Sri Lankan Architect
The renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa is acknowledged as one of the most influential Asian architects of the XXth century. Born in 1919, he…
Joy Ride through Sri Lanka’s Tea Plantations
One of the best ways, besides walking, to explore the tea country is by hopping on to a train! You’ll ride through green mountain slopes…
