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Venture Traveller … For the Wanderlust in you
America’s Most Accomplished Minority Moves Into the Spotlight
Jackson Heights is home to many Indians who visit to enjoy home-cooked foods. But this minority is now in the spotlight for another reason. Published in East-West News Service.
Kashmir On My Mind
Sights, culture, cuisine, and skiing on the slopes! There is no end to the charms of beautiful Kashmir, which has been attracting throngs of visitors in recent years. Published in Khabar magazine.
After a slow start to the season, Asia’s highest ski resort is covered in snow. Here’s what awaits visitors
As snow returns to the Himalayas, joyful visitors ride up the gondola to Mt. Apharwat to enjoy scenic vistas and try out skiing. Published in CNN Travel.
Summer in Sun Valley, Idaho
The mountain landscapes of Sun Valley, Idaho, are picturesque and inviting during summer heat! Published in Wander With Wonder magazine.
Spain’s Colonial Heart Beats Seductively in Mexico’s San Miguel De Allende
In November each year, San Miguel de Allende comes alive to celebrate the festival of the Day of the Dead. Learn all about the festival and this beautiful retirement colony in Mexico in this fascinating piece. Published in East-West News Service.
Civilizations Ebb and Flow but Petra Stands Eternal
There are few places in the world that inspire ‘awe,’ an emotion experienced when we encounter something so vast that our sense of self recedes. Petra is such a place, a desert entrepôt dating back more than three millennia that leaves visitors filled with amazement, wonder, and humility. Published in East-West News Service.
Finding a Soulmate in Venice
On a trip to Venice, I made a friend who introduced me to the technique of Murano glass blowing, and I discovered the beauty of its glass sculptures. Published in the Miami Herald.
A Mediterranean Dosa In Hawaii
Malasadas, poke, shaved ice and pork-laulau are some of the delicacies bought into Hawaii by the Portuguese, Japanese and Polynesians who settled in this tropical island paradise. In this piece, I describe all these foods, including a Mediterranean Dosa that’s found there. Published in IndiaCurrents.
10 Best Food Finds in Little Havana, Miami
Little Havana’s Calle Ocho in Miami is bursting with food, drink, and music happenings. Here is a listing of 10 of its best experiences. Published in Wander With Wonder magazine.
Observing the Milky Way and Beyond at Cherry Springs State Park
Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places in the Eastern seaboard for observing the dark sky as it restricts artificial light and entertains a clear view of the night sky.