Category: Destination: Chile
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Waved Albatross of Española: A Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Wildlife Encounter
Visit the Galápagos island of Española between December to April, and you may witness one of the most extraordinary courtship rituals in the natural world. Each spring, nearly the entire global population of waved albatrosses—tens of thousands of birds—returns to this remote island to reunite with lifelong partners, raise a single chick, and perform a…
Punta Pitt Wildlife Guide: Home of the Red‑, Blue‑, and Nazca Boobies
Boobies—named after the Spanish word bobo—meaning “clumsy”—boobies earned their name from their slightly awkward, waddling gait on land. The Galapagos Islands are home to three different species of boobies, which include the blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca boobies. Each species possesses its own remarkable traits and behaviors, making them a highlight for wildlife enthusiasts. Their unique coloring not only helps…
A Royal Retreat at Evolve Back, Hampi: Where Luxury Meets the Soul of Vijayanagara
Arriving at Evolve Back, Hampi feels like stepping into a living chapter of the Vijayanagara Empire. We traveled overnight on the Hampi Express from Bengaluru. We reached Hospet at 7 AM. A warm smile and a private car from the resort awaited me at the station. As we drove through banana plantations and paddy fields,…
Hampi the city lost of Splendor- Spending 4 days in Hampi and the surrounding areas
Hampi, a mesmerizing UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka is a blend of surreal boulder-strewn landscapes and ancient history. Once the thriving capital of the 14th-century Vijayanagara Empire, it was one of the world’s largest cities. This was before its devastating fall in 1565. I grew up in this part of the country. I had often heard the…
Hampi Itinerary: Sacred Trails, Ancient Kingdoms & River Magic
Our itinerary was 4 days, covering Hampi, Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. We made Hampi our base and stayed at Evolve Back, Hampi. The hotel is one of the best in terms of accommodation, food, and service. My review of Evolve back will be a separate blog post. Arrival: Night Train to Hospet We boarded the…
Anjanadri Hill & Anegundi: A Journey Through Myth, Memory, and Timeless Landscapes
Visiting Anjanadri Hill and the ancient village of Anegundi is like stepping into a living epic. The Ramayana breathes through the hills. The Vijayanagara Empire whispers through fort walls. The Tungabhadra River carries centuries of stories in its gentle curves. We visited Anjanadri Hill for sunrise. It was a foggy morning, and visibility wasn’t that…
Peaks to Palaces 