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Europe

Gorgeous Gornergrat and Majestic Matterhorn, Switzerland

May 18, 2018Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

The Matterhorn is an iconic geographical feature in the Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. It overlooks the Swiss resort town of Zermatt in the north-east direction, and the Italian town of Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley in the south. On the east…

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Europe

Winter in Bergün, Switzerland

May 18, 2018Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

This album is from a short trip to the unspoiled sleepy little village of Bergün in Switzerland. I was there during 2017 Christmas, on my way back to Delhi from New York – hence, it was a solo trip. I stayed at the charming Hotel Ladina…

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Africa

Of Lost Glory and Sinister History: Kasbah Telouet – A Hidden Gem of Morocco

October 27, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

Would you believe it if I told you that this ruin of a Kasbah (a mud brick fortress) holds deep within it a magnificent surprise – one of the finest gems of Moroccan-Andalusian artistry and craftsmanship? This hidden gem however awaits discovery only by those…

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Africa

Moroccan Mystique at Riad El Fenn

October 16, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

We arrived in Marrakech by road early in the afternoon, after spending five days and nights up in the Atlas Mountains. We were in Marrakech for five nights, out of which the last two were at Riad El Fenn. A Riad is a traditional Moroccan…

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Europe

The Timeless Allure of the Swiss Alps: An unforgettable trip to Jungfraujoch.

September 27, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

From our base at Interlaken, we visited Jungfraujoch (or Jungfrau) – popularly known as the “Top of Europe”. A rugged, high-Alpine wonderland of snow, ice, glaciers and jagged rocks and peaks, it is located at 11,332 feet above sea level, and hosts the highest railway…

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Stray Thoughts / Musings

Little Angels in the ‘Blue Mountain Town’ of Chefchaouen, Morocco

April 5, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

Chefchaouen is an incredibly beautiful little remote town, washed in blue and indigo, situated up in the Rif Mountains in Northern Morocco. We stayed for two nights in the older part of the town, just above the main square. While taking one of our many…

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Asia

A Glimpse into the lost kingdom of Champa: Po Nagar / Cham Temples of Nah Trang, Vietnam

March 21, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

(All dates are CE – Common Era or what was earlier referred to as AD) I was in the coastal town of Nah Trang in South-Central Vietnam for a week, on work. While chatting with a colleague over dinner, our conversation eventually moved on to…

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Hội An: A Day in the Ancient Port Town in Central Vietnam

February 22, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

Located by the estuary of the Thu Bon River, Hội An is an incredible charming and magical little town in central Vietnam. Representing a great example of a South East Asian trading port (active from the 15th to the 19th century), this well preserved town…

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Europe

Trip to Gruyères, Switzerland

February 5, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

The medieval village of Gruyères is perched on top of a hill, nestled by the lush green pre-alpine foothills of the Fribourg region of Switzerland. Overlooking the Sanne valley, it is an idyllic location of incredible charm and beauty. The word Gruyères often conjures images…

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Africa

Palais Amani, Fez, Morocco

February 2, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

We spent three nights at the magnificent Riad named Palais Amani, in the ancient Medina (fortified old town) of Fez. The Fez Medina is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas. Founded in…

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Africa

Road Trip from Fez to Erg Chebbi: Across the Middle Atlas into Sahara Sand Dunes in Morocco

February 2, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

The day-long winding drive between Fez (nestled between the Rif and the Middle Atlas Mountains) and Merzuga (in the Moroccan Sahara) was the most spectacular, rich and visually diverse road trip I have taken so far. In a single day, we went from cedar-oak-pine clad…

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Africa

Square Lipped (White) Rhinos in Ziwa National Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda

February 2, 2016Shumon Sengupta0 Comments

During my trip to the Ziwa National Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda, I spent about two hours with my forest guard cum guide, trailing Rhinos (a group of three adult females and a delightfully playful calf), often coming face to face, albeit from a short distance,…

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Hands on Dad, Traveler, Aesthete, Senior International Aid Worker, Self Proclaimed World Citizen. Also blogs for the Huffington Post – UK and India.

  • Travel and Adventure
  • Living and Lifestyle
  • The Delightful Daughter
  • Art, Culture and Aesthetics
  • Fellow Travellers
  • Stray Thoughts / Musings

Blogs I follow

    Travel
  • Le Monde
  • Itchy Feet
  • Ordinary Traveler
  • Tales of South India
  • Shadows Galore
  • Go See Write
  • Breathe Dream Go
    Art and Culture
  • Open Culture
  • Kamath’s Potpourri 
  • Art by Aarohi
  • Light of Love
  • Contemporary Art in India
  • An Impressionist Art Blog
  • Canvas of Light
  • Kalyan Verma
    Life-style
  • Bangla Hues
  • Rang Décor
  • Once Upon a Tea Time Design Stories
  • The Design Sponge
  • Everybody Likes Sandwiches 
  • A Cup of Chai

Travel and Adventure

  • Winter in Bergün, SwitzerlandWinter in Bergün, Switzerland
  • Of Lost Glory and Sinister History: Kasbah Telouet – A Hidden Gem of MoroccoOf Lost Glory and Sinister History: Kasbah Telouet - A Hidden Gem of Morocco
  • Moroccan Mystique at Riad El FennMoroccan Mystique at Riad El Fenn

Art, Culture and Aesthetics

  • Musings on Rabindranath Tagore – 3: Silently shall thou dwell, in the deepest recesses of my heartMusings on Rabindranath Tagore - 3: Silently shall thou dwell, in the deepest recesses of my heart
  • Musings on Rabindranath Tagore – 2: In my private seclusionMusings on Rabindranath Tagore - 2: In my private seclusion
  • Musings on Rabindranath Tagore – 1: A mysterious messageMusings on Rabindranath Tagore - 1: A mysterious message

Living and Lifestyle

  • Our House in FreetownOur House in Freetown
  • Conjuring old culinary magicConjuring old culinary magic
  • The second house we lived at while in VientianeThe second house we lived at while in Vientiane

The Delightful Daughter

  • Ode to the Bengal Autumn and to a DaughterOde to the Bengal Autumn and to a Daughter
  • World CitizensWorld Citizens
  • Vientiane International SchoolVientiane International School

Stray Thoughts / Musings

  • Little Angels in the ‘Blue Mountain Town’ of Chefchaouen, MoroccoLittle Angels in the 'Blue Mountain Town' of Chefchaouen, Morocco
  • Mr. Putter & TabbyMr. Putter & Tabby
  • Letters from Kampala – IILetters from Kampala - II

Europe

  • Gorgeous Gornergrat and Majestic Matterhorn, SwitzerlandGorgeous Gornergrat and Majestic Matterhorn, Switzerland

Asia

  • A Glimpse into the lost kingdom of Champa: Po Nagar / Cham Temples of Nah Trang, Vietnam

Africa

  • Of Lost Glory and Sinister History: Kasbah Telouet – A Hidden Gem of MoroccoOf Lost Glory and Sinister History: Kasbah Telouet - A Hidden Gem of Morocco

Stray Thoughts / Musings

  • Winter in Bergün, Switzerland
  • Of Lost Glory and Sinister History: Kasbah Telouet – A Hidden Gem of Morocco
  • Moroccan Mystique at Riad El Fenn
  • The Timeless Allure of the Swiss Alps: An unforgettable trip to Jungfraujoch.
  • A Glimpse into the lost kingdom of Champa: Po Nagar / Cham Temples of Nah Trang, Vietnam
  • Hội An: A Day in the Ancient Port Town in Central Vietnam
  • Trip to Gruyères, Switzerland
  • Palais Amani, Fez, Morocco
  • Road Trip from Fez to Erg Chebbi: Across the Middle Atlas into Sahara Sand Dunes in Morocco
  • Square Lipped (White) Rhinos in Ziwa National Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda
  • Hot on the Heels of Ostriches in the Remote Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
  • Close Encounter with Tree Climbing Lions in the Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
  • Remote Wilderness at Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
  • A Date with the Giraffes: Narus River Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
  • Eternal Varanasi: The Grand Theatre of Continuity in Change

Acknowledgement

Background Image:
River View, Artist - Gaganendranath Tagore

Header:
The Manneporte near Etretat: Artist - Claude Monet  
Himalayas: Artist - Nandalal Bose
Jacobite: Artist – John Healey
Back Road: Artist - Kim Van Der Hoek

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