Articles By: Sonu Sangameswaran

Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel – The Fortress of Solitude

Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel is a work of archeological brilliance. Built to be a defensive fortress on the Mediterranean Sea coast, the fortress today has visitors thronging by the hundreds to witness the ‘history of resistance’!

September 28th, 2011 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Time Stands Still – The tale of big ben

Big Ben is one London’s most familiar landmarks! It’s been on postcards, calendars and memorabilia for a very long time but as a cultural gem, it deserves a visit and many-many photographs!

September 20th, 2011 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

The Grecian Contribution

It’s ironic that the Olympic Games which began over 2000 years ago were part of a religious festival. Even today, sporting activities are followed with pious fervor minus the gory deaths! It was the Greeks who began Olympic proceedings in honor of Zeus, the King of the Gods!

September 6th, 2011 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

Kyoto’s Vision in Gold

The ‘Golden Temple’ in Kyoto is worth a visit. Set in a timeless and beautiful environment, Kinkakuji has an astounding architecture and is truly the best place to seek Zen…and experience it too! LetsGo on this road to devotion.

August 17th, 2011 | Asia, Destinations, Features | Read More

Exciting Edinburg

Edinburgh spells E-X-C-I-T-E-M-E-N-T for the most part! The city has so many attractions and it’s a pleasure visiting all of them! Come August and the city is flooded with twice its population! Find out why.

July 29th, 2011 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

Denny’s Treasures – Denny Abbey, London

Denny Abbey is part mystery and part history. It has had kings, knights’ templars, scholars, students and apparently even peaceful ghosts that still roam its corridors. The ancient walls and stone ruins welcome all, especially the curious!

July 26th, 2011 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More