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Pantanal: To See the Jaguar and Cross an Item Off My Bucket List
In 2019, I travelled to the other side of the globe to tick an item off my bucket list. The journey to the Pantanal — the world’s largest tropical wetland — was long and arduous, involving three flights and a final stretch by road that seemed to go on forever. Our destination was Pantanal Norte, a lodge set on the banks of the Cuiabá River, at the far end of the famous Transpantaneira road. As we arrived, the landscape instantly reminded me of our very own Sundarbans — a mosa
shivaram1970
2 days ago3 min read


Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu’s Ancient Bull-Taming Tradition
Unlike Spain’s bullfighting, Jallikattu is not about killing the bull but celebrating its strength and spirit. A centuries-old sport from...
shivaram1970
Sep 132 min read


The Sarus That Dances Together, Stays Together
The Sarus crane, the tallest flying bird in the world, stands an impressive six feet tall with a wingspan of nearly eight feet. Its name...
shivaram1970
Aug 192 min read


Eaglenest: Third Time Not Lucky
The rain-soaked, leech-ridden pursuit of cats more elusive than ghosts. They say “third time lucky,” but Eaglenest clearly didn’t get the...
shivaram1970
Jul 214 min read
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