Vikram's World

  In the fables of India, the Lion is depicted as king of the animals and often has a jackal accompanying as a majordomo or a counterpart. The jackal is fiercely loyal to the Lion and carries out his orders or wishes without question and it is his devotion that the Lion is grateful for. At the same time, the jackal is often embarrassed or humiliated by the king of the beasts despite all that he does for him and nonetheless the jackal continues to strongly represent and support the Lion. The jackal’s views on serving the Lion evidently comes in both good and bad and here is what he might be thinking when he serves the king Good Points            There is no better honour than serving His Majesty     2.     What am I here for Your Highness?     3.     I make it my business to know things about you for my king     4.    I am your humble servant Your Majesty     5.  ...

  Based on the 1999 film To Walk With Lions about the final years of Lion Advocate George Adamson An elderly from England His name is no mystery He came to Kenya To give a new life to the mighty King of Beasts Only the great Lion warriors Can unveil the strength of the Proud King Tony Fitzjohn will always go To where the Lion’s troubles lay To fight for Lions to love Lucy Chase the corrupt men away To Walk With Lions To Walk With Lions It’s in your soul Please save the King To Walk With Lions To Walk With Lions Fighting for Lions In East Africa’s Jewel And for George Adamson The Lion Advocate To Walk With Lions To Walk With Lions Master your courage You’re part of the Lion To Walk With Lions To Walk With Lions No matter what happens All hail the King Someday the Lions will Roam free and live free

Singapore An exotic melting pot of cultures, this city of skyscrapers and forests, it is said that this island and the animal that inspired its name which happens to the be Lion was discovered in 1299 by Sumatran Prince Sang Nila Utama who gave it the name 'Singapura' meaning Lion City. Since then this nation has grown to be among the highest-visited destinations both in Southeast Asia and worldwide as people come to experience its cultures, food, enclaves and above all the attractions that make up this country Singapore River This river is not just an estuary that flows into the ocean between the Indian Ocean and the South China sea, it is where Singapore’s history began in the late 13 th Century when the island was discovered by Sumatran Prince Sang Nila Utama. Upon coming up the river and entering the surrounding forests, he saw what he thought to be a Lion and since then, the Lion has become synonymous with Singapore - Merlion A representation of Singapore’s hi...

Kenya The Africa of our dreams and the Jewel in East Africa’s Crown, Kenya is perhaps the Africa that comes to mind when we think of or hear the word ‘Africa’; It’s the lone acacia silhouetted on the savannah against a horizon stretching into eternity. It’s the snow-capped mountain almost on the equator and within sight of harsh deserts. It’s the lush, palm-fringed coastline of the Indian Ocean, it’s the Great Rift Valley that once threatened to tear the continent asunder, and it’s the dense forests reminiscent of the continent’s heart. In short, Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Nairobi The capital of Kenya and the heart of East Africa -  Uhuru Park Commemorates Kenya’s independence from the UK -  Nairobi national park The premiere national park of Kenya’s capital -  National Museum Showcases the prehistory, history, people, cultures and wildlife of Kenya Mombasa The white and blue city of...

South Africa The jewel in the crown of Southern Africa, South Africa is one of the African continent's best safari destinations. One can drive right into the epic wilderness at Kruger or join khaki-clad rangers on guided drives and walks. Yet it is not all about large animal sightings – wildlife watching here also teaches one to enjoy the little things: a leopard tortoise ambling alongside the road or a bird chirping a distinctive chant in the trees Johannesburg The capital of South Africa and sometimes referred to as the ‘City of Gold’ is the wealthiest and most populous province in Southern Africa because of the discovery of gold in the late 1880s there. It underwent a building of four times as a tented camp, a tin shanty town, four-storey Edwardian brick buildings and now, a city of modern skyscrapers which boast the tallest in Africa itself - Museum Africa One of South Africa’s most exquisite landmarks containing geological history as well as that related to the ...

Namibia The driest nation in Southern Africa, few countries in Africa can match Namibia's sheer natural beauty. The country's name derives from its (and the world's) oldest desert, the Namib, and there are few more stirring desert realms on the planet, from the sand sea and perfect dead-tree valleys at Sossusvlei to the flamingos at Walvis Bay. Etosha national park, Namibia’s premiere national park is larger than the American state of New Jersey with popular stars such as the Lion, giraffe and elephant. With a versatility of desert and green, it is difficult to think of an iconic African landscape that Namibia does not possess             Windhoek Nestled among rolling hills in a valley created by the sloping Khomas Hochland Plateau to the West and the Auas Mountains to the East, Namibia's capital Windhoek is scenically situated. At an altitude of almost 1700m, the city avoids the excessive heat experienced in much of the rest of...

As a New Zealand man of Indian origin, travel is a subject that always excites me. That is why it has taken its place among my many interests which are animals, prehistory, mystery, music, movies and documentaries of various genres. Even when I am not travelling I like to collect many elements related to travel, especially travel books and my favourite travel companies include Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Rough Guides just to name a few. For many tourists, going to the United States is the ultimate holiday although when I was a boy I had little or no interest in travelling to the US. As I grew however, I came to realize that many of my interests have some connection to the US and as I entered my late teens, I slowly became more open to going to the US. When I was 18 in my last year of grammar school, I took a trip to the United States with my family. We started in Los Angeles followed by San Diego, then onto Las Vegas before proceeding to Washington. We took a break from th...