Umesh, a dedicated naturalist, began rescuing reptiles and educating his community, eventually contributing to reptile taxonomy. Now at Wayanad Wild, Umesh continues to enhance his skills and passionately shares...
Naturalist's Corner
Responsible Travel
Enjoy the tranquil old-worldiness of Maison Perumal in the otherwise lively Puducherry. Vaidehi Iyer (Outlook India) Perumal Koil Street is the second right on the way to Mission Street...
The Rajahs of Cochin were not flamboyant monarchs like their blue-blooded ilk in other parts of India. Their palaces resembled stately mansions, devoid of excessive ornamentation. Deep wrap-around verandas,...
On our previous visits to Coconut Lagoon, we had seen large houseboats cruising around Vembanad Lake and weren’t particularly attracted to them. However, a couple of years ago we...
Friends Of Earth
Kerala is often called “God’s own country.” It’s a beautiful, tropical state in South India with palm-tree lined beaches, an extensive system of Backwaters, rolling green hills, wildlife and...
Tandoori chicken and camaraderie; a heady combo of ‘60s Cochin Nearly half a century ago, in 1961, the marketing office of National Tyre & Rubber Co. of India Ltd,...
A French guest takes us on a tour of SwaSwara and describes why she keeps coming back. By Ginette Proust After travelling through India for many years, and following...
Food Stories
By Food and Travel Secrets Menus in Western restaurants often focus on dishes from northern India. When these are served restaurant-style and heavy in oil and cream, it’s easy...
There’s something to be said about connections that are made, over food. James Lewis Libson, who visited Marari Beach Resort with his wife and two boys from London, found...
Memories have a meagre palette — they come in two colours, sometimes three. That morning was brown, almost. The sand around the house hauled from the beaches a glistening...