Tulips…widely recognized symbol of Netherlands is not native to the land. During my trip to Amsterdam last year, I came to know about the story of Tulips which were originally wildflowers growing in the Middle East, and how they landed up in the Netherlands and became nothing short of a National Craze. A walking tour … [Read more…]
Bridges, no matter how small or insignificant, are masterpieces in their own right. There is always a candid charm that comes along with reference to bridges. All the important and not so important bridges I have seen so far have made me realize that constructing a bridge is more an art form rather than a form … [Read more…]
There must be something about the mountains of India that struck a chord with Ruskin Bond so he could not leave them behind and return to England with the rest of his clan. There must be something utterly fascinating about the valleys which kept calling him back when he tried to make a living in … [Read more…]
