One of the world’s oldest inhabited cities, the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism, this is Varanasi, “the city of lights.” There is no doubt that this is a vivid and captivating place…

I started very early this morning; it was dark when we began to hike. The goal was to reach a location for a sunrise that was about five kilometers…

Two independence wars, a revolution, a United States trade embargo, and over 50 years of neglect: Havana is complex and difficult to conjecture, yet…

The mighty fog awakens a sea of blue rooftops. It is past seven a.m., and the day-star is already high in the “Sun City.” The mist is so dense that I…

Known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces, the city of Udaipur really amazes. It’s a totally different scene from the other cities…

It’s the dawn of a new day; it feels cold and is still dark. I can hear chatter and laughter in the distance. As I get closer I can see some bonfires…

The perfectly aligned, symmetric honeycomb windows of the five-story palace flood their light over the bazaar across the street, as if gazing over the darkened buildings…

Smells of powder and smoke invade the air, and firecrackers are exploding everywhere. Today is one of India’s biggest celebrations – Diwali…