The Bosphorus divides Turkey into two halves; the European side and the Asian side. Both have distinct characteristics in terms of architecture, landscaping and cultural traits but their food is that cohesive element that holds the country together.
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Tag: Photography
Foodyatra: The Charm Of Old Delhi During Ramadan.
We took to the streets of Old Delhi at 7:45 pm and as expected, we were greeted by a cacophony of horns; the labyrinth of narrow streets teeming with families and tourists. A first of its kind for me, the diverse variety of street food that was on offer was truly remarkable.
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The Salt Of The Earth
Duration: 110 minutes (1 hour 50 minutes) IMDB Rating: 8.4 Released: 2014 Genre: Documentary, Biography, History Directed By: Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders Source A documentary based on the lifelong works of the French photographer Sebastião Salgado, ‘The Salt Of The Earth’ is a masterpiece in terms of the visual connect it forms with the…
F I N D I N G V I V I A N
Duration: 83 minutes IMDB Rating: 7.7 Released: 2013 Genre: Documentary, Biography, Drama Directed By: John Maloof, Charlie Siskel Source In today’s day and age, professional photography has become a full fledged profession. Fields such as street photography and travel photography, which are essentially subsets of the former, have not only gained emphasis but also a…
The Undiscovered Culture Of Naxos!
With a heavy heart, it was time to bid farewell to Santorini and embark on the rest of our journey. The next destination? Naxos. Why did we go To Naxos? Being an Indian, I’m really into Bollywood movies and so are my family members. At that time, the movie ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ had made its…
Breakfast: A Cultural Symbol?
Breakfast is that aspect of any cultures construct, that is most essential, reflecting the overall palate of ingredients and preparation techniques in practice. Even the lifestyles of many can be deduced by analysing the nature of breakfast that the individual has.
Blog Review: Cuba’s Golden Triangle
The blog essentially comprises the major cities around Cuba that complement it, forming a prerequisite while traveling to the Caribbean. The author states that the city of Havana, with its colonial architecture, will be the dominating factor on every traveler’s itinerary, with the areas of Havana Vedado, Havana Miramar, and Havana Centro drawing all the…
Blog Review:’ 3 Malaysian hotspot for vegans’
The blog is essentially an account of the spots where a visitor can travel if he/she wants to savor vegan food in a country like Malaysia, which is famous for its exquisite seafood and Thai food. The blog starts off by describing the island of Langkawi and how in addition to being a picturesque location,…
The Temple Architecture Of Bishnupur, West Bengal.
Located in West Bengal, Bishnupur is a village which is rich in terms of temple architecture and has been documented extensively by historians, architects as well as archeologists. This village in the Bankura District has numerous temples scattered all across it, terracotta being the main component of building construction.
Santorini!
‘We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.’ The blue domes of Santorini are a regular feature across the spread of the top travel magazines and surely are at the top of any travelers top destinations. But, reading about the place and surfing through its images is one thing, being physically present in the…