Most palaces in India announce their power through scale and spectacle. Padmanabhapuram Palace, in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, is the largest wooden palace in India. Crafted almost entirely from wood, it stands apart from the stone grandeur of Rajasthan palaces and the rigid symmetry of Mughal architecture. The palace features traditional courtyards, sloping tiled roofs, and shaded corridors—an architectural design shaped by climate, comfort, and everyday life needs in

Step into the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok (Borneo), and experience Sabah’s rich wildlife through its canopy walks, quiet jungle trails, and guided night walks. With over 300 bird species recorded, it is a must-visit location for birders and nature lovers alike. Sabah partridge Birding in the rainforests of Southeast Asia is highly productive, but towering trees, high canopies, and birds’ preference to stay well above eye level make photography far from easy. Many tim

A small southern Indian kingdom called Travancore defeated the Dutch at the Battle of Colachel in 1741. This landmark victory—the first major defeat of a European colonial power by an Indian kingdom—reshaped South Indian history. Uncover the events that led to this remarkable triumph and how the victorious Travancore army later became the 9th Battalion of the Madras Regiment. I live in Nagercoil, a town in Kanyakumari district—the southern tip of India. It’s a scenic region,