Akhnaten Mallya @Netankha

📷 The blue train. The train journey from Kandy to Ella is today, a rite of passage for any traveler who visits Sri Lanka. As it chugs along on its seven-hour-long journey across paddy fields and through tunnels, you get a door-side view of... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaZngNCSm…

📷 F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Old jungle saying: “The older you get doesn’t mean you are any more mature or wiser.” And so here I am, on the first day of my favourite month, sitting hunched over the laptop, thinking of good times and bad times too, with... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaYkX9Oai…

📷 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Perched atop Toompea Hill, in the heart of Tallinn, is Estonia’s main Russian Orthodox cathedral - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Dedicated to Alexander Nevsky, the Prince who reigned over Novgorod in the 13th... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaXTEsium…

📷 Drop in the ocean. It is among the most stunning views you will see across India. At 14,270 feet, and around 150 odd km from Leh, Pangong Tso (lake in Tibetan) is one of the most picturesque natural creations you will see anywhere. With... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaWV32Uqq…

📷 Ho Chi Minh Museum. For a heady mix of socialism and kitsch pop art, why not head to the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi the next time you are there. The Ho Chi Minh Museum is located within the mausoleum complex itself and is a short walk... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaVBx5ICW…

📷 African Burial Ground. Walk through lower Manhattan, on Duane Street, and you will come across a unique burial ground amongst all the high-rise buildings that surround it. The African Burial Ground is a unique memorial that is dedicated... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaUE7-nei…

📷 The Golden Temple. Nestled in the heart of the old town of Amristar is the most revered gurudwara for Sikhs. It is also the most visited place in the world. This is Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, but better known as the Golden Temple.... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaS_Z6PCa…

📷 Cell # 205. On my travels, I have stayed in several accommodations, from boutique 5-star hotels and cheap dorms to guesthouses and Airbnb homes. Not to forget the occasional night spent at railway stations and even under a fishing boat.... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaR_U7f8e…

📷 Tantallon Castle. If your idea of an ideal castle is one with sheer cliffs and unparalleled views of the sea, then you are in luck. Tantallon Castle is about an hour’s drive from Edinburgh. Strategically located high on a cliff outside... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaQjBqjyq…

📷 The doors of perception. Many years ago, wandering through the streets of Paris, my travel buddy and music aficionado insisted on visiting a particular cemetery. Turns out Père Lachaise, in the northeast parts of Paris, is a massive... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaPOIVa0W…

📷 Old Parliament Building. While Colombo ceased to be the official capital of Sri Lanka in the 1980s, with the adjacent Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte taking over that mantle, it is the thriving commercial capital of Sri Lanka, home to over 5... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaOXcQMCW…

📷 Independence Palace. For those visiting Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is popularly known as, Independence Palace is a must-see. Especially if you are interested in history and have a fair idea of what transpired in the mid-1970s. It... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaNUR-euy…

📷 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Maximum City was, on and off, home to me for more than 15 years. In those years, while I have passed it many times, never have I as much as ventured past its gates. Until, about a year and a... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaLEee6mm…

📷 Fischer Bowling Club. Fischer Historical District gets its name from Hermann and Otto Fischer, two German immigrant brothers who decided to call this area home. They quickly went about building a self-sufficient community that would rely... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaJxHEdGm…

📷 Man at work. He’s been around since 1997. And depending on your point of view, either been lazing on the job while waiting for his shift to end, is a legendary cleaner of the city’s underground, or more interestingly, peeking up women’s... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaIzn9ySy…

📷 Sabaidee. Got ample time on hand when in Luang Prabang next, whenever that may be? Why not take a leisurely walk and explore the old quarter of this little town, and explore the many Wats. With luck, you may come by young apprentice... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaHjP48KW…

📷 The Baltic Way. When you are next in Vilnius, around the famous White Cathedral, do not miss a footprint tile placed innocuously among the other tiles. It has a story behind it. As the sun was slowly but surely setting on the Soviet... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaGkEqkyW…

📷 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. It involved a princess smuggler on the run. It had the protection of kings, eager to retain power over their kingdom. With an air of mystery surrounding it, it is one of most well-protected sites anywhere... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaFRW7i4i…

📷 Wat Khunaram. For those inclined, the island of Koh Samui has a lot more to offer than just its beautiful beaches. While it may not necessarily be among the most impressive Buddhist temples in Thailand, Wat Khunaram, or Phra Wihan Luang... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaDEvJXGy…

📷 Orchard Farm. “All fruits are equal, but some fruits are more equal than others.” With that one sweeping statement, Choqita, leader of the bananas and plantains, seized power and took control of the lemons and other fruits to proclaim the... tmblr.co/ZNG8XpaCChotiu…