My Favorite Postcard Perfect Locations in the Canadian Rockies

As I gear up for yet another trip to my favorite landscape in North America, the Canadian Rockies, I realized that I have never done a trip report or photography tour of them. Can’t believe I’ve let my readers down so badly despite promising a lot more.

Where to go for a Tokyo Sunset

One of the most convenient features of the Conrad Tokyo is the attached Shiodome monorail station connecting the hotel with Odaiba island and the Ginza district (via Shimbashi station). Fares are ~3 USD each way and trains run every 8 minutes. Do note that these train rides are not included …

The Most Beautiful Place in New Zealand, You Probably Haven’t Visited

When people think of New Zealand, they often envision Milford Sound, Queenstown, Hobbiton, Auckland or Lake Matheson. What’s often overlooked are the lands just west of Christchurch, New Zealand’s second largest city. Heck, I often get the feeling that people overlook Christchurch as a starting point for their Middle Earth …

Focal Point: The Extremely Underrated & Beautiful Bazaars of India

I’ve often heard travelers (including Indians) and photographers raving about the souks in the Middle East or the markets in Morocco. But never have I heard of a person raving let alone talking about the bazaars or farmers markets of India. So when I visited the Mehdipatnam Rythu Bazar (farmers …

Escape the Cold: Kaanapali Beach

Ahead of the release of my Hawaii Travel Tapes Episode , I thought it was appropriate to post one of the finest pictures I have ever taken, during one of the most epic sunsets I have ever witnessed. I know the worst of winter seems to be already over for …

Escape the Chill: 5 Reasons to Visit Death Valley This Winter.

Sasidhar and I just came back from one of the most rewarding outdoor and photography experiences of our lives in Death Valley National Park. Words and pictures can’t do justice to the beauty of this rugged landscape.

The Best Hotel Stay Ever – Taj Lake Palace – Udaipur (PART 2)

Owing to just how much is going in and around the Taj Lake Palace, I decided to break apart the review into two parts. It also makes my rants more manageable for you guys because you don’t have to keep scrolling down. 

Focal Point: 12 Pictures of the Most Beautiful Lake in India

I thought I would take this opportunity to post some of my best pictures from Udaipur and the most beautiful lake I’ve been to in India. That is before I continue to rant about the Taj Lake Palace. Stay tuned for that, but in the mean time enjoy these snaps.