A Kashmiri Photo Story (4) – Shalimar Bagh Srinagar
Unlike the Nishat Bagh in Kashmir where I was quite alone, I was in the company of lovers and school students at …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (3): Botanical Gardens Srinagar
If you’re a tree or plant enthusiast, the Botanical Gardens in Srinagar is the place to be. I’m not sure how extensive …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (2): Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar
According to Wiki, the Hazratbal Shrine which contains a relic, the Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The …
The Squid’s Book Club – Behind the Beautiful Forevers
I still remembered by my first flight to India in 2009. Back then I was blessed to be on a Singapore Airlines …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (1): Nishat Bagh in winter
There were a number of taxis for rent along the main road next to Dal Lake, that provided a day tour around …
Top 8 places to visit in Srinagar Kashmir
Srinagar may not be one of the world’s safest places, but it’s home to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations that make …
The Squid’s Book Club: Three great reasons to read I Am Malala
I thought of including a section on books because I believe books and travel are closely intertwined. Essentially, books speak to you …
A good reason why you should back up your travel photos
It’s 12.21am, I’ve got a job to go for tomorrow but I’m staring in front of the computer, wondering to myself what …
Why I love India but I am travelling to China
By a strange twist of fate, just as the clock striked 12.00am on my 24th Birthday, I did something I never thought …
Traveller’s Tales: The Story of Simon, the Italian Hippie
This is not a picture of Simon, the Italian Hippie. It’s weird to take photos of your fellow airline passengers. This is …