India (December, 2016) – Meandering through archaeological ruins of Sarnat was a welcome relief after several days in Varanasi. The gardens surrounding the Dharmek stupa imparted expressions of philosophy, theology, anthropology and a little romance.

Madagascar (March, 2010) – We arranged our itinerary to be in Amabalavao to experience the pandemonium of the Thursday Zebu market. Despite being immersed in chaotic exchange of cattle, merchants and veterinary injections - the visual bliss of Amabalavao is surrounding view of majestic skies and mountains.

India (December, 2016) – After climbing up the curious and complicated path to upper levels of the majestic Hawa Mahal, we took a few moments of repose while waiting to mount the maximal minaret for an orbital view of the city beyond the palace grounds.

Uzbekistan (November, 2019) – After inadvertently crashing a film set and taking selfies with al-Biruni, we motored along to Mir-I-Arab Madrasa. Fragments of its nostalgic past, evident in the 16th century architecture, we were not the ones who appreciated the ambience.

Madagascar (March, 2010) – I woke early, watching daybreak from my tent. But the sounds emanating from Berevo a tiny village in the middle of nowhere, called me to wander. As I walked between the houses and harvest; I gathered a following of shy but rather curious children, most of whom had never seen a female tourist. It was a mutual novelty, which I have yet to forget.

India (December 2016) – We drove the winding mountain roads up to Changu Lake, it was a harrowing drive through crumbling mountain roads. At an altitude of over 12,000 ft. the sacred lake is perched down in the valley between mountains peaks. We wandered around the lake by foot and again on-top a yak. Who knew that a yak could provide a more serene ride, than a 4 wheel vehicle?

India (February, 1998) – Being mobile at 5:00AM in Kolkata: illustrates an entirely different city. Calm and quiet, void of traffic and overall hullabaloo; we all shuffled into a rather decrepit bus. Packed like sardines, in our best attire we headed to one of several train stations in the city. Surrounded by family, I hopped the train to catch a wedding.