Drive around Goa’s interiors and prepare to be amazed by the beautiful old mansions that dot the countryside, many of which you can visit.
Category: Architecture
A walk down Fontainhas; a small slice of Portugal in Goa
The sun is slowly setting in the cloudy Fontainhas sky bathing the red and yellow buildings in a subtle glow. In the distance we hear the sounds of mass in the Latin quarters’ St. Sebastian Church, but our attention is drawn instead to the mournful sounds of a violin coming from a house nearby. We…
The Churches of Old Goa & why you need to visit on your next Goa trip
Why would I want to see churches in Goa ?! I’ve already seen the ones in Europe! This was a few years ago, I had just returned from a trip to Paris where I had seen the beautiful Sacre Coeur and the Cathedral of Notre Dam and I didn’t really see how a bunch of…
A little slice of life in Fort Kochi
We came to Fort Kochi a bit tired and bedraggled after a wonderful, but strenuous 13 day journey along the River Nila (which we will tell you about soon!), with the idea of just spending a couple of days relaxing and lazing before returning home to Bombay. But the moment we reached this quaint little corner…
The reDiscovery Podcast S02E04: Agra beyond the Taj
For first time visitors to India, Agra and the Taj Mahal form an integral part of any itinerary, and with good reason. However in the shadow of this magnificent edifice to love hide many gems which are overlooked by tourists who spend far too little time in the old Mughal capital. In this weeks Podcast…
The reDiscovery Podcast S2E03: Our favourite Proposed UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
A couple of weeks back India got its 36th UNESCO Site when the walled city of Ahmedabad was named a UNESCO World Heritage City. UNESCO Sites are amongst the best ways to explore a countries heritage, culture and architecture, and with the tag comes funds to maintain and preserve the site. However the flip side…
Magical Mandu: Central India’s Afghan heritage & a love story for the ages
Perched high up in the Vindhyas, Mandu was once the bastion of dynasties from the Afghans to the Uzbeks & was also the scene of one of the more poignant love stories of its time.
7 Tips to help you shoot great architecture photos on your next vacation
So you’ve got yourself that new DSLR and are off to visit the Taj or Hampi on your summer vacation. You’ve seen the beautiful images of both these stunning architectural sites and armed with your camera you’re going to make sure you come back with some super shots! However, believe it or not, that camera is…
Orchha: The Land Of Gods and Kings
It was only February but the days were already getting warm, making the tall glass of cool, sweet pomegranate juice I was greedily gulping down, all the more refreshing. We were in the market square of Orchha chatting with Deendayal, who runs a local guesthouse and sweet shop, about getting a taxi to Chanderi, which…
The 5(ish) Minute Guide to Gwalior.. and Around: Part II
The city of Gwalior, in a history spanning centuries, has fallen in the path of many empires from its early hindu kings to the Tomar Rajputs, the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals and eventually the Scindias. All of these rulers left their mark on the city leaving it with a rich heritage of art, architecture, music and…
Magnificent Morena! ; The 5(ish) Minute Guide to Gwalior.. and Around: Part I
A circular temple that looks like the Indian Parliament building, a group of shrines rescued from the dacoits of the Chambal and some of the most realistic carvings you have seen anywhere in India. Discover all this and more in magnificent Morena, just a short day trip from Gwalior.
Chanderi: Beyond the Sari
Chanderi is known for its famous ‘tana-bana’ style of weaving, and while the Saris are stunning, this ancient trading town offers so much more.