Each time I visit my son’s campus I am enchanted by the poplar trees dominating the landscaping. And on every visit, I find lots of changes—probably because the gardeners are super-enthusiastic and so creative. They’re constantly working among the plants on the vast campus. I still remember the first time I visited—there were huge patches of multi-colored flower bushes in…
Enjoy travel? Here are 15 packing tips to make your travel amazingly memorable. This post is the result of a promise I made my friend—to help her pack for her upcoming trip to Manila. And a little envy. Last week when she told me she had just made her flight booking for a week-long trip with her gal pals, I…
Dubai has been on my must-see travel destinations for years—nope—decades. Right from the time I got a job offer there that I had to decline, to all the occasions when friends moved there to settle. Yes, they’ve been inviting me to visit and enticing me with interesting things to see in Dubai, but somehow, the trip has just not happened.…
The trees of Ross Island Andamans are fascinating, standing the test of time. These massive trees have grown around the historic ruins of the island. I know I featured another tree from Ross Island Andamans earlier, but there are so many to show off! We reached Ross Island Andamans one drizzly morning via speedboat from Aberdeen Jetty, Port Blair–it takes…
Come monsoon, I see most people heading to the beaches or taking a drive through the hills. But have you ever seen the beauty of the jungle in the rains? I am talking about Jim Corbett National Park. Imagine the endless expanse of tall trees wrapped in a fresh coat of moss and wild vines; it’s no less than a…