Of poets and pints: a literary pub crawl in Dublin
by Let me start this story with a couple of “bet you didn’t know” bits of trivia: author and playwright Oscar Wilde played boxing for his …
Category: Walking tours
We’ll always have Paris
“Suddenly a train appeared. Women cried out with terror. Men threw themselves to one side to avoid being run over. It was panic.” This is …
Exploring Agra with Padhaaro
A few months ago, I was invited by the people at Padhaaro to enjoy a local experience with them in any of the cities they …
This winter, take a walk
This winter, discover India on foot: lose yourself in its narrow lanes, bargain at local markets, drink chai at street stalls and talk to locals. …
The hidden heart of Hyderabad
Novelist Doris Lessing felt pearls mean tears. In Hyderabad, it meant the laughter and glory of the Nizams. From the time they welcomed pearl merchants …
Roman banquet
My food walk in Rome begins with a near death-by-dessert experience. It is a balmy summer morning and our small group has met in front …
Down Underdog
Riverside walks? Check. Masterchef quality dining? Check. Charming downtown area? Check. Cosmopolitan vibe? Check. Friendly people? Check. Melbourne today seems to effortlessly tick all the …
The hills are alive
In Salzburg, there are two kinds of people; those who love the movie and those who absolutely abhor it. And oh yes, there is a …