Ink On The Move—Bangalore(d)!
From the Nilgiris, Jennifer Nandi takes her book tour to Bangalore, where No Half Measures finds fans old and new
Category: Travelogues
How far can those itchy feet take us? In this section, you can thumb through travel series, trip reports and more from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Americas.
We haven’t been to Antarctica yet, but the day’s not far.
Bill Aitken, The Pilgrim Who Wandered India with Eyes Wide Open
Bill Aitken passed away on April 16, 2025 at the age of 90. What stands out in Aitken’s journey is his ability to bear witness with good cheer and an intelligence that helped shape a growing world of Indian travel writing.
Trekking with Griffons: Dodi Tal via Darwa Pass
The trek to Dodi Tal, the lake believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, is a beautiful introduction to the Western Himalaya for many first-time trekkers
Fjords and Feathers — The Wild Side Of Norway
King Eiders and Atlantic Puffins, Northern Gannets and Walruses… and landscapes that evoke hushed disbelief. Kakul Paul embarks on a 16-day sojourn through Norway, discovering its varied landscapes and stunning wildlife
Thattekkad Diary – Lessons In Birding, Guiding, and Tourist Privilege
A reflection on the economic and psychological pressures of informal ecotourism, which weigh heavily on the skilled birding guides of Thattekkad
Hidden in the Rocks: The Wild Wonders of Jawai
Jawai, near Udaipur in Rajasthan, is famed for its leopards, which coexist alongside humans and livestock in the rugged landscape. The region is also a great location for watching birds.
Ink On The Move – Flying South to The Nilgiri Library
A trip back to Jennifer’s alma mater, The Lawrence School Lovedale, is incomplete without a visit to The Nilgiri Library. For this fortunate alumna to release a book there is more than an honour!
Falling For Fall – A Tropical Birdwatcher Celebrates Autumn
For a birdwatcher familiar with tropical seasons, the experience of fall in North America is a revelation
Tidal Transitions – Manifesting Alchemy In The Bali Sea
It wasn’t until I saw a swallowtail butterfly fly in from the Bali Sea that I realised the interconnectedness of what I had witnessed. How anticlimactic that it took a butterfly to remind me of the Butterfly Effect!
Ink On The Move – Things Fall Apart, But The Book Holds!
When Jennifer’s book tour took her to Ladakh and Kashmir, things couldn’t have been peachier. But back home, her world was coming apart.
Rain In The Desert – On The Frankincense Trail In Oman
Tis the season. With Christmas just behind us and as the New Year sees the Middle East plunged in crisis, our thoughts wander to the meaning of the Magi’s gifts to the holy infant — gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In August 2014, I had the opportunity to visit southern Oman to discover the fascinating origins of frankincense. Here’s the story.
Ink On The Move – In The Kashmir Valley
Jennifer Nandi’s book tour takes her to the Kashmir Valley, where she stays at Nadis, a lovely boutique hotel not far from Dachigam, home of the Hangul
Ink On The Move – Leh Lady Leh!
In the third episode of Ink On The Move, her book tour travelogue, Jennifer Nandi travels to Leh, Ladakh to talk about her book, No Half Measures. As always, her tribe of well-wishers and friends enriches her experience
Ink On The Move – Icebreaker At Munsiyari
In the second episode of this book tour series, we travel with Jennifer Nandi to the beautiful Himalayan village of Munsiyari, which is equally picturesque as her prose…
Ink On The Move – On the road with ‘No Half Measures’
Jennifer Nandi’s first book No Half Measures soared to the No. 1 spot on Amazon Bestsellers. Here’s the story of how she made it happen – a DIY lesson for all self-published authors!