New Zealand visa for Indians
When I started planning for New Zealand trip, the first action was to look at the process of getting the visa. With a bit of search in internet, I found the following: New Zealand had two embassies in India – … Continued
Street performers of Barcelona
In Barcelona, you can see people showcasing their skills in the streets to earn money. They can be found at metro stations, tourist areas and prominent roads. At many places I saw them fully engrossed in showcasing their art. In … Continued
Sagrada Familia – A large incomplete church in Barcelona
When I checked with my colleague from Barcelona about the places to visit, Sagrada Familia was the first item in his list. The building was still under construction and I was wondering how it could be such an attraction. And … Continued
Barcelona – some tips and info
I had an opportunity to visit Barcelona recently. It was an official visit for Mobile World Congress but I could find some time to explore and appreciate the city. In this post, I am putting some perspective about my experience. … Continued
Football match experience in Barcelona
During my recent visit to Barcelona, I got an opportunity to watch Spanish League match between FC Barcelona and Sporting club in the stadium. Though I am not a big football fan, I do watch world cup matches with great … Continued
Jorbeer, home to endangered birds
“So, you had been to Bikaner” “Yes” “Did you go to havelis, forts in Bikaner?” “No” “What did you do then?” “Went to Jorbeer cattle carcass dumping yard!!” “What? You went all the way from Bengaluru to see dumping yard?” … Continued
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
When my colleagues suggested to visit Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, I did not show much interest. My understanding of European history was limited and I found it hard to appreciate the artefacts in the museum without any prior understanding. But nevertheless, … Continued
Amsterdam Light Festival
When I visited Amsterdam in December of last year for official work, I was wondering about the places that I could see. Having visited the city many times and with cold winter conditions, I thought that I would be confined … Continued