Not usually on the tourist itinerary we arrive at Vadodara to celebrate Holi, the festival of love, with recent colleagues … Continue reading Holi and more in Vadodara

Next logical stop is Mumbai. Many trains and buses later we opt to fly this jont from Vasco da Gama. … Continue reading Mumbai

It’s a relief to get back to ocean breezes; the overnight bus from Hampi (= little sleep) arrived at the … Continue reading Goa

So here it is, to quote directly from my travelling buddy’s Google review. I give her full credit for taking … Continue reading Hampi scam

Entering Hampi, ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It consists of 83 sites, 7 of them major. Rice fields on … Continue reading Hampi

South of Gokarna. We found the perfect respite to swim, hike, do yoga, watch magnificent sunsets, eat well. Excellent swimming … Continue reading Om Beach

Bengalore has a very different feel from all our other stops on this trip. It has a cosmopolitan ingredient added … Continue reading Bangaluru

A southern India highlight, seat of the Wodeyar dynasty (1399 until Independence until 1947). The city is well-known for its … Continue reading Mysuru (Mysore)