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This is the story of one of the best surfing schools in India, Kallialay Surf School, Pondicherry!
https://slowrover.com/2018/03/23/surfing-in-india-kallialay-surf-school-pondicherry/
One of the most unique experiences in Pondicherry is to take surf lessons at Kallialay Surf School. Here is the story of its founders Juan and Samai
Cellular Jail, Port Blair, India
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Metal Walks!
Nongriat Village trek, Meghalaya
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One of the best meals I ever had!
Pitai Parantha, near Kolkata.
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Welcoming the storm.
At Sa-i-mika Resort, Cherapunjee, Meghalaya
Going Home.
At Ganga Sagar, West Bengal
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Remnants of the Giant Wave.
Kalapatthar Beach, Andaman, India
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The filtered sky.
At South Goa.
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Chai and Baarish!
At Sohra, India
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A Rainy Day in Meghalaya!
At Nongriat Village, Sohra
Photography works by American visual artist Man Ray are being showcased in India for the very first time. The Mumbai-based gallery Tarq has on display 45 photographs by Ray, who is considered one of the central figures of Dadaism and Surrealism art movements. The exhibition, View of the Spirit, is o...
Power of photography!
Somalia is often dubbed the “nation of poets”, but now more and more young Somalis are expressing themselves with photos rather than words.
Photographer Linda Köhler-Sandring used a mobile studio setup to photograph 888 subjects in exactly the same style and lighting for speedy capture and editing.
Zipping through the canvas trails of Meghalaya.
Dawki Road, Near Pynursla, India
The House of Light.
At Port Blair, India
WULAR LAKE: Tucked within Kashmir's Himalayan foothills sits a freshwater lake that was once among Asia's largest. Long an inspiration to poets, beloved by kings, Wular Lake has been reduced in places to a fetid and stinking swamp.
Europeana Photography is a new online image archive that includes more than 2 million historical photographs from European collections in 34 countries, covering the first 100 years of photography. Read more
In case anyone is a fan. We love his vlogs!
Not travelling on a Sunday makes it a binge-watch Casey day.
This list contains every song that casey used in his vlogs (at least the ones available on soundcloud) I will try to update this list everyday. Last time edited: 22/01/2017 Last added song: https://so
Experiencing India: Sounds and Sights from an Indian Train Journey
Excerpts: It’s surprising how train journeys closely mimic the cycle of life. We meet people, make friends, only to let them go and find new ones- thereby knitting an endless chain of emotions- only to be felt but never to be broken. But again, what is life, but a collection of such journeys.
Read On Peeps!
http://slowrover.com/2016/03/27/indian-train-journey-experience/
It’s surprising how train journeys closely mimic the cycle of life. We meet people, make friends, only to let them go and find new ones- thereby knitting an endless chain of emotions- only to…
A Hindu temple in Nepal where Buddhist Monks pray. Must visit for its colourful ambience and peaceful aura!
Title: The Monks Location: Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal You need to traverse a total of 365 stairs to reach the Monkey Temple of Kathmandu- ‘The Swayambhunath’. The climb is …
Bhangarh : The Ruined City and The Ghosts I Met There
Who said there are no Ghosts in Bhangarh.
http://slowrover.com/2016/03/13/bhangarh-ghost-haunted/
Ever been compelled to watch a horror movie in the dead of night even though you know it would lead to countless sleepless nights? Ever been infatuated with the idea of exploring a haunted h…
Slowrover Snapshots #20
Click to reveal India's Hidden Secrets.
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Title: Old and New Location: Ross Island, Andaman, India Beauty, it is said, lies in the eyes of the beholder. All things are beautiful, however, it is us who should be able to see the magic within…
SLOWROVER SNAPSHOTS #19
Title: Colours of the Dal Lake
Location: Srinagar, Kashmir, India
Cozily perched in the lap of one of the most beautiful valleys of nature, the Dal Lake possesses the wizardry to enchant even the most reluctant tourists.
The ‘Shikaras‘, or the small boats, that ply across this calm body of water are considered the highlight of this region. A sight of a distant, yet visibly colourful, shikara with its reflection etching the mirror-like surface of the Dal lake, and the hues of setting sun being reflected in the background. It seems that the term ‘Heavenly‘ was coined exclusively for such experiences.
-Vibhav
SR Travel Tip: If you get a chance to visit the Kashmir region of India, make sure you try the renowned ‘Wazwan‘ multi-course meal of Kashmir. Being a foodie myself, I can vouch for ‘Wazwan’ being one of the best food experience in India.
Cozily perched in the lap of one of the most beautiful valleys of nature, the Dal Lake possesses the wizardry to enchant even the most reluctant tourists.
The second installment summing up the visit to Kolukkumalai tea estate, Munnar. Read for interesting conversations, beautiful pictures of the so-clean-it-could-hurt-your-eyes-if-you-stare-for-too-long jade inhabitants of the plantation and more!
Alam (our driver) was telling us about his daily life before we stopped at the su***de point. He was used to making three, sometimes four round trips to the Kolukkumalai factory. That is six...
All the delicious food that went down on our travel logbook the past year. Yes we are ready to share!
Nice things have happen to you when you travel. we share with you, the best Indian treats We had in 2015 (and where to find them) Disclaimer : You will feel very hungry. And you will need to trave...
SLOWROVER SNAPSHOTS #18
Title: Her First Smile
Location: A village near Munsiyari, India
A sweet story of bonding over smartphone and selfies.
.. she gave an expression that was part happiness and part disbelief. After all, this was the first time she was watching her own face on a phone screen!
Kerala is a beautiful part of India - a must on every traveller's list with Munnar featuring prominently. But if you go to Munnar, and fail to discover Kolukkumalai, you would have missed quite something. Read and you will be convinced!
"And that is the su***de point", our driver said and allowed the jeep to splutter to a halt so that we could scramble out. A tall rock, smooth and majestic, which reminded me of the hacked torso of...
The ingenious way in which a saint living at 3,200m in Uttarakhand, India is seeking alms.
I was taken by the brilliant salesmanship. Many people who would not bat an eyelid at a saint could be seen donating generously. I was impressed.
SLOWROVER SNAPSHOTS #17
Title: The Kaapi Innovator
Location: Manamadurai Junction, Tamil Nadu, India
The compartment was abuzz with a distinct sound. Our train had stopped at Manamadurai Junction, a small station that falls on the route from Madurai and Rameshwaram.
Throngs of coffee sellers bombarded our peaceful journey with an incessant sound of business.
“Kaapi, Kaapi, Kaapi” they cried in unison, trying to sell the world’s favourite drink in a local accent (Kaapi is a phonetically corrupt term for ‘coffee’). One of the sellers parked his minimalist coffee store by my window. He had managed to customize a rod of iron to be used as a makeshift coffee stand (See Picture).
Need is indeed, the mother of all inventions.
SR Travel Tip: If you ever visit Tamil Nadu, we recommend you to visit Dhanushkodi, a ruined city that was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964. The eerie walls of the ruins, accompanied by the incessant sound of ocean waves lashing against the nearby shore – Can’t be missed .
Slowrover Snapshot #16
Title: Old Man and his Fish
Location: Gangasagar, West Bengal
Each day millions of Indians use boats to traverse mighty water bodies of the Great Indian Plains. On one such boat ride, I noticed this peculiar man. He had his hands inside two containers while vigourously shaking the what was inside. After witnessing this strange, incessant act for more than 15 minutes, I went ahead and inquired about the reasons for his actions.
He replied “I am transporting freshly caught fish in these vessels. If I don’t keep stirring the water inside, the fish will suffocate and die withing minutes. I must do whatever it takes to keep them alive and fresh!”
“And what will you do with the fish when you get down from this boat?” I inquired further.
“Kill them.” came the reply.
I gave him a gentle smiled and walked to the other side of the boat.
Little ironies that fill our lives.
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