Cambodia had been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. It was an unrealistic dream, one that was too far fetched for a long time. But that changed almost overnight when a phone call with my best friend converted into a legendary temple-hopping plan across Siem Reap. I remember I could … [Read more…]
The sleepy town of Hampi in Karnataka, is a World Heritage Site now that is beautifully preserved in the ruins of the past. Invaders of the past destroyed this majestic capital of Vijaynagar Empire, leaving behind remains that are still beautiful. Invaders of today leave their names and love-stories over walls that signify much more … [Read more…]
Eilean Donan is a small island in the Scottish Highlands located at the convergence of the three great sea lochs – Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh. Eilean Donan Castle, situated on the island of Donan is unarguably the most photographed monument of Scotland, and rightly so. Named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic … [Read more…]
Many a times, ancient ruins are referred to as hauntingly beautiful. We don’t really realize this often, but referring to ruins as beautiful really overshadows the pain and sadness that must have enveloped the place after it really turned into a ruin. Sometime back, I visited what remains of the ancient settlement of Kuldhara, near Jaisalmer. … [Read more…]
