by Michael Kern | Apr 27, 2020 | Travel
Located in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent, Ladakh is a remote mountain desert in the Himalayas where winter temperatures commonly reach as low as -30° Celsius. On average, annual rain and snowfall is only 100 millimetres (mm), making the area one of...
by Michael Kern | Dec 12, 2019 | Travel
The architecture that characterises temples in South India is unlike that of any other part of the country. Temples dominate the skyline, displaying a unique architectural heritage, which like the traditional culture of the local people has been subject to less...
by Michael Kern | Dec 10, 2019 | Travel
The 2,500-kilometre Himalayan mountain range offers incredible experiences for those who love mountains, ancient cultures and wildlife. The walking and climbing on offer are superb but more significantly, the spiritual and cultural traditions are inspiring at an inner...
by Michael Kern | Dec 6, 2019 | Travel
Landlocked Bhutan, with Thimphu as its capital, has an independent and distinctive national identity founded in the Drukpa school of Buddhism. Bhutan has never been colonised, so its ancient heritage is very much alive and integrated into daily life. Michael Kern has...
by Michael Kern | Dec 4, 2019 | Travel
For those travelling to India for the first time, the scale of the country can be daunting, but this shouldn’t be an obstacle. India’s cultural heritage is both rich and ancient, and varies widely from region to region. There’s so much to see, from traditional...
by Michael Kern | Oct 7, 2019 | Travel
India is a vast country with many different cultures present across different regions. As such, it is wise not to try to do too much in one trip. Check out the embedded short video to find out about the Goa Carnival, just one of the many annual events that can be of...
