Rashmi Gopal Rao

LATEST ARTICLES ( 663 )

• Five Christmas Markets to Visit in Germany This Holiday Season

  It is that time of the year when Christmas magic is in the air and the spirit of Yuletide is hard to miss. A time for friends, family, holidays and get... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Kokkrebellur Nature Interpretation Centre Near Maddur, Karnataka

  Kokkrebellur is a familiar name for anyone who is a regular on the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The village gets its name from the painted storks and spot-billed... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Documenting Travel Memories: How to Preserve Your Travel Adventures for a...

  A view of Simmental Valley " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/rashminotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/c233.png?fit=300%2C169&ssl;=1"... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Gimmelwald – a Mountain Farming Village in the Alps

  Nestled at an elevation of about 1365 meters above sea level is the quaint village of Gimmelwald in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Deepawali Marundhu: The First Food for the Festival

  Come 01-Nov and it is time to celebrate one of the most important festivals of the Hindu calendar, Deepawali.  Also called Diwali or the festival of lights, thi... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Five Things to See and Do in Lugano

  Located in the southern part of Switzerland and in the Ticino region of the country, Lugano is Switzerland’s 9th largest city. Again an easy day trip from... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Alpine Festival in Lenk Im Simmental, Switzerland

  Come Autumn in Switzerland and it is time for some quintessentially ‘Swiss’ festivals that reflect the country’s unique customs and traditions. The Désalpe or... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Street Art Captures in Copenhagen

  Castles, cathedrals, cycles, canals….Copenhagen is a city that truly offers a kaleidoscope of sights. From royal palaces to beautiful parks and interesting... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Badanavalu Khadi Gramodhyoga Kendra, Nanjangud: Preserving the Legacy of Khadi...

  Located in the seemingly non-descript village of Badanavalu just about 30 km from Mysore in the southern state of Karnataka, is the historic Badanavalu... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Pumpkin Exhibition at Jucker Farm, Rapperswil-Jona

  Come Autumn and it is time for you to celebrate the fiery colours of nature and of course nature’s bounty of pumpkins. It is a season to decorate your house wit... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Bamboo: A Step Towards Sustainable Living

  Elegant, chic, classy yet super functional; bamboo is indeed a material that is versatile as well as unique. A plant that is a renewable resource and one that... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Decorating Your Home with the Timeless Colours and Textures of Fall

  With temperatures dipping and sweater weather back in the air, it is time to welcome what is arguably the most beautiful season of the year, autumn or fall as i... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Five Things to See and Do in the City of Lyon, France

  If you are in France and looking to explore beyond Paris and its suburbs, the city of Lyon which is just a two hour train ride from the captial is indeed a grea... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum, Ghum

  If you are someone who loves take a ride on heritage mountain railways and are fascinated by railway coaches, equipment and engineering, the Darjeeling Himalaya... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Walking Through a Songline: an Interactive Show at Science Gallery Bengaluru

  Walking through a Songline is a digital art experience produced by the National Museum of Australia in partnership with Mosster Studio, with the ongoing... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Vienna Street Art Captures: A Riot of Colour

  There is no doubt that the capital of Austria, Vienna aka Wien is synonymous with baroque architecture, imperial palaces and a rich musical heritage. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photo Essay: Yiga Choeling Monastery Aka Ghoom Monastery, Darjeeling

  A visit to Darjeeling often means a ride on the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a visit to the tea gardens and a trip to Mall road. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Blyton Bites: A Slice of Nostalgia with Enid Blyton

  Growing up on a staple of Enid Blyton’s books, I now believe that she was a silent influencer of how my interest in food developed. Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photo Exhibition: HH Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar – A Life of Passion and Purpose

  The last Maharaja of the Mysore state from 1940 to 1950, His Highness Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar was a man who wore many hats. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Agase Soppu Aka Agathi Keerai: An Indigenous Culinary Treasure

  Come Dwadashi (the twelfth lunar day of the fortnight of every month in the Hindu calendar) and there is a spike in the demand for agase soppu (Kannada) or... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2024 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL