Dec 31

2015 in 15 Pictures

2015 in 15 Pictures

2015 in 15 Pictures

Can you believe that 2015 has already come to an end? The sun is setting on yet another year. For the last post of 2015, I’m delighted to share with you some of my favorite photographs taken in the past year. Here are my top moments of the year; here is 2015 in 15 pictures.

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Dec 19

New York – Another bite of the Big Apple

Lower Manhattan as seen from the Liberty Cruise

Lower Manhattan as seen from the Liberty Cruise

Since New York proved to be absolutely photogenic with attractions aplenty and copious amounts of good food, here is a continuation of the previous post, New York – A bite of the Big Apple. Turns out, I needed another bite!

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Nov 27

New York – A bite of the Big Apple

Central Park from The Pierre New York

Central Park from The Pierre New York

New York – For me, this metropolis conjures up images of sleek skyscrapers, typical suit-donning businessmen and lawyers (think Harvey Specter from the TV series Suits), yellow cabs, the lush and eye-pleasingly symmetrical Central Park, an amalgamation of diverse food and cultures, and an overall air of sophistication.

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Oct 1

Inspiring Travel Quotes

People don't take trips – trips take people. – John SteinbeckI strongly believe in the power of words – how they lift, inspire and motivate. And I believe in travel; for the very same reasons, plus how it enhances your life, mind and soul. So, I’ve compiled a list of my personal favorite travel quotes.

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Sep 12

Grand Canyon Scenic Helicopter Ride

The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon

I love dramatic landscapes; and during my first visit to the United States last month, I was treated to a visual feast of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, on a scenic helicopter ride from Las Vegas.

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Apr 7

The Stunning St. Regis Bangkok

Impressive bathroom with sweepings views

Impressive bathroom with sweepings views

A couple of weeks back, I got an opportunity to spend a night at a hotel that I’ve long admired. I’m constantly proud of the brilliance in service and pleased with the quality of luxury hotels in the city I was born and grew up in, and the St. Regis Bangkok just further enforced that feeling.

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Mar 13

Explore The Elements

Explore The Elements

I don’t often participate in travel competitions but the Thomas Cook Explore the Elements photo blogging challenge seemed like an amazing one. I got a chance to browse through photographs from my travels and publish 4 that best capture the essence of nature’s 4 elements – Earth, Water, Fire and Air.

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Feb 24

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

One of the things I love about travel is getting to see unique cultural and architectural wonders around the globe. I had seen various pictures of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque before, but in real, it wowed me even more than expected.

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Dec 21

2014 Highlights via Instagram

Here we are, saying goodbye to yet another year. Like each year, 2014 too just flew by. For this year’s final post, I thought I’d do something a bit different from 2013’s Travel Moments. This time, I’m looking back and sharing the year’s highlights through my Instagram pictures!

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Dec 1

Sweet Dreams @ Siam Kempinski

View from the balcony of my room

View from the balcony of my room

Bangkok has more than its fair share of posh hotels; and being part of Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Siam Kempinski sits restfully amongst the top of its kind.

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