Discover how Bhutan transformed postage stamps into global collectibles—from 3D stamps and talking ones to steel, CD, and NFT issues. A small country with limited presence on the world stage often escapes global attention. Bhutan made itself visible to the world through its postage stamps. In the 1960s, when most nations treated stamps as simple proofs of payment, Bhutan redefined them as objects of art, innovation, and diplomacy. In this blog, I look at what sparked this cre

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