Neemrana Fort-Palace is perched in Rajasthan’s Aravalli hills. A short hike up the mountainside brings you to the intricate passages and stairways of the fort that wind across multiple levels. The palace was founded in the 15th century. Today it’s a hotel, hosting guests from around India and the world. We visited Neemrana in September […]
Life
Walking in Epping Forest
Just outside the perimeter of London connected to the city by the Central Line, lies Epping Forest. It is a refreshing surprise and a burst of greenery that seems unexpected so close to the busy urban centre. The fact that a person can wander freely here off the paths and well-trodden tracks is a real […]
Wisteria blooming in Temple gardens
In May, in Temple gardens, wisteria that stood without flowers for most of the year finally came into bloom. When it rains, the small purple petals shower down, leaving trails on the ground. The gardens that are usually closed to the public are open in May and June until 3 o’clock in the afternoon during […]
springtime in London
The poet Rainer Maria Rilke wrote that we should learn from trees to be “confident in the storms of spring without the fear that after them may come no summer.” Light poured into London this weekend and illuminated all the places that had spent the winter in shadow. People seemed happier. As Easter passes, there […]
Skating at Somerset House on the Winter Solstice
Pink and green lights illuminated the courtyard of Somerset House on the night of the winter solstice. It was picturesque, like someone took it straight from a Christmas card and pasted it into reality. There was a majestic tree – tall and bright, decorated with glittering red and gold baubles. The sound of music, pop […]
a day near the beach in Brighton
Rocks, pebbles and pieces of shells glisten at the water’s edge as waves rhythmically lap the shore on this sunny November afternoon. Nothing can quite describe the feeling of catching sight of the sea again after having been away from it for a while. Walking down the hilly streets of Brighton, the sea, even though […]
Humayun’s Tomb
Walking through the gardens of Humayun’s Tomb, a sense of calm falls over the landscape. Somehow the awareness that just beyond the gates lies the regular hustle and bustle of Delhi life amplifies the scenic atmosphere within the walls of the complex. The trees and hedges combine to create an orderliness and a wildness that […]
Moments from Thursday, July 15th
Staring up at the sky on the beach and realizing how it wraps all around my field of vision The light shining through the clouds in an almost perfect circle, like a spot of beaming gold in the grey The way the water looked like glass because the sun was not bright enough to shine […]
Midsummer’s Eve
The water was warm in the sea on Midsummer’s Eve. Storm clouds loomed not so far in the distance. The wind and waves were stronger than usual, especially compared to the stillness of days before. The road to the shore was long and winding, one lane with cars stopping to let each other pass. The […]