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Agra’s Red Fort

While Leeliu stayed at the hotel with a cold, I set out to explore the Red Fort of Agra through the winter smog of northern India. Agra Fort is a vast fortress and …

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is one of those places I have wanted to see since I was a child. Such a beautiful creation of human creativity and craftsmanship. That said, during high season it’s …

Sun Temple Konark

The sun temple in Konark a 13th-century CE Hindu temple near the coastline of Odisha, India. The temple is designed as a chariot consisting of 24 such wheels. Each wheel has a diameter …

Sunder & Rubin Brothers

A Night at Paapu House: featuring Isan band Sun Der and the opening act with the Rubin Brothers The Dance of Life in all its sacred expressions reveals its splendour on this beautiful …

Chand Baori Stepwell

One of the largest in the world and considered a hidden secret in India and arguably Rajastan’s most impressive and oldest stepwell, Chand Baori was built during the 8th and 9th century, to …

The Birthplace of Hanuman

The birthplace of Hanuman on Anjaneya Hill in Karnataka, was another precious memory and visit while we were in Hampi – approx 575 barefoot steps up to the top of the hill that …

Changthong Heritage Park

One beautiful afternoon together with my beloved Leeliu in the Changthong Heritage Park in Chiang Mai after an amazing and touching meeting with Ananda and Liili from Beijing China (more to come in …

Varanasi Namo Ghat Aarti

Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is the spiritual heart of India is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, located on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, …

Ajanta Caves – India

The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharastra, was a glorious sight to behold! Such splendour, grandeur! Built in a period when both the Buddha and the Hindu gods were simultaneously …

Ellora Caves

Behold the Ellora Caves! One of the 3 ancient sides that moved Axel to initiate documenting Indian ancient heritage and mysteries with his art! (the other two being Hampi + Barabar caves). With …

Varanasi Ghats 2026

This day in Varanasi was a very special experience for me. Leeliu and I were both dealing with colds in the cold, wintry climate of northern India, without any heating (around 8°C at …

Dudhsagar Waterfall

Dudhsagar Falls, meaning “sea of milk” in Konkani, is a breathtaking four-level waterfall that falls down from a height of 310 meters. Located near the border of Goa and Karnataka, in the Bhagwan …

Hampi Falls

Chasing Waterfalls, Embracing the Flow On a day of adventure and explorations we came and arrived at the Hampi Waterfalls. It was unassuming, wasn’t high and towering, with no one there, and seemed …

Gokarna

Visiting sacred sites imbued with a deep sense of faith and devotion, strengthen our connection to the divine. It is something both of our cherish and treasure, so while we were stationed in …