Barefoot luxury at The Datai Langkawi
by Tired of the pandemic lockdown and longing for a breath of fresh air, when I headed to Langkawi a few months ago, there was no …
Author: charukesi
Know your kimono
Anywhere you go in Japan, the kimono is omnipresent. It is not, as I had imagined, only a ceremonial dress, or something reserved for festive …
The mask maker of Malaysia
Siow Ho Phiew’s studio is tucked away in a quiet lane in an industrial area just outside Kuala Lumpur. It is easy to miss the …
Many centuries, many faiths
Standing in silent awe in the midst of the Martand temple ruins, I find myself wondering how this has managed to remain hidden for so …
Desert Rose
There is a newly bloomed rose along Doha’s Corniche, the seven kilometre stretch of seafront promenade in the heart of this desert town. Sprawling over …
48 hours in New Orleans
The tourist throngs usually flock to New Orleans hoping to discover the soul of American jazz music. But in this friendly, muggy little town on …
My stay at lebua Corbett
My first experience with the lebua league of hospitality was at Lucknow a couple of years ago. I was so impressed that when I heard …
Corbett Calling
The forest was surprisingly quiet early in the morning, devoid of even the melodious chorus of birdsong that usually reverberates in the air. Dozens of …