Grumpy Traveller: Idolatory for idiots
As much as we respect the culture, sometimes it is best to leave the weary traveller be
Two smashing variants of Classic 500 motorcycles from Royal Enfield
The rumble, shake and twist of the two-valve motor are visceral and don–t put out an old-school vibe… the Royal Enfield Classic 500s are a modern-retro motorcyle indeed
A sunscreen devoid of synthetic ingredients
Give Organic Harvest Sunscreen (SPF 60) a try as it is supposed to be all natural
Interview: Krzysztof Wielicki, the ice warrior
The high-altitude climber is the fifth mountaineer to summit all 14 eight-thousanders. He was the first to climb Mt Everest, Khangchendzonga and Lhotse in winter. Next in his line of sight is K2
Lighter than a Swiss knife
The light-weight Alox alloy Pioneer from Victorinox is a smart utility tool
Luggage that is light and colourful
To travellers’ delight, Safari–s new luggage range – called Code – is light and comes in many colours
Sotthu palahai from Chettinad, Tamil Nadu
This unique wooden board, easily mistaken for a cutting board, was part of an appliance traditionally used to drain out water from cooked rice
A day pack for the photographer on the move
Pelican ProGear U160 is a waterproof and crushproof ‘half-case’ day pack that is also supported by a removable waist belt and chest clip
A wooden smart case for your iPad
The Grovemade iPad case is carved out of Oregon walnut ply and Eastern Hardrock maple
A short history of climbing attire
The passion for mountaineering has not changed, only the attire and gears that have changed
A long-lasting souvenir from Shanghai
The sturdy bookmarks from Kitsch China make great souvenirs as they are small yet sturdy
All for a good view
Securing a left-hand side seat on the Pokhara to Kathmandu flight – for a sweeping view of the Himalayan peaks – can be quite a challenge sometimes
A short history of railway tickets
From paper to electronic codes, let’s take a look at the journey of railway tickets