High up in Heidiland
by As I peel off a jacket and then a sweater on my hike up from Maienfeld village towards Heididorf, I am reminded of an initial …
5 Must-Dos: Prague
A quick guide to one of my favourite European cities – published in the November issue of Silverkris, the Singapore Airlines inflight magazine… 1. DAWN …
Friday photo: Football
In Bhutan recently, I watched a group of young monks (monklings?) release an entire day’s worth of pent up energy on a football. It was …
Ema Datshi and Red Panda: eating and drinking in Bhutan
Forget central heating and layered clothing. The Bhutanese eat their body warmers. Chillis. No meal is complete without ema datshi, the world-famous-in-Bhutan dish of chilli …
One day at an archery match
When I reach the archery stadium, the group of men in traditional ghos are peering across the range, looks of intense concentration on their faces. …
Why Abu Simbel inspires awe
Abu Simbel, yet another icon of the utter stunningness that is Egypt… After the great pyramids of Giza, perhaps these imposing temples grace the most …
Friday Photo: Shakti
With Navratri beginning tomorrow, this Friday photo is dedicated to She whom we worship as Shakti… Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shakti Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai …
Austria / Czech Republic / Europe / Food and drink / Italy / Switzerland
Tour de dessert: Swiss Bliss
Cheesy, I know. But it’s Swiss, so I’m allowed to be cheesy. And I’ll stop before it gets worse. Lonely Planet recently had this piece …