Tag Archives: Fort Kochi
Street art & graffiti in Fort Kochi
Posted on March 29, 2020 by Toothpicker
Meydad Eliyahu's "Red Crown Green Parrot" project for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018 in Jew Town.
If you walk around the streets of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, you are highly likely to come across many street art pieces created by local artists. In the past, people often referred to artists working in the streets [...]
This post was posted in Travel, Street art & graffiti, India, Kerala and was tagged with graffiti/ street art, India, Fort Kochi, Kerala, Kochi
Eat and shop in Fort Kochi
Posted on March 26, 2020 by Toothpicker
Kashi Art Gallery
Prior to my visit to Fort Kochi, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Yet after I arrived, I felt very at ease and safe. Despite the hot weather, it was pleasant to stroll around and enjoy the Bohemian atmosphere. There are many art galleries/cafes, heritage accommodations, churches and [...]
This post was posted in Coffee, Food & dining, Shopping, Shopping guide, Fashion, Travel, books, India, Kerala and was tagged with Food & dining, shopping, fashion, Shopping guide, cafes, bookshops, India, Fort Kochi, Kerala
Colonial architecture and churches in Kochi
Posted on March 23, 2020 by Toothpicker
St Francis Church
I love architecture and I am particularly fascinated by colonial style architecture. In Fort Kochi, you are likely to encounter numerous built in Dutch and Portuguese styles, including many beautiful Portuguese churches and cathedral.
Heritage hotels
I chose to spend the first night at a mid-range 3-star heritage hotel by the Chinese [...]
This post was posted in Architecture, Travel, Architectural conservation, Modernist & Art Deco, India, Colonial architecture, Kerala and was tagged with Colonial architecture, Architectural conservation, modernist architecture, walking, India, Fort Kochi, Kerala, Kochi, churches
Streetscape of Fort Kochi
Posted on March 19, 2020 by Toothpicker
The famous Chinese fishing nets
In February, I was lucky enough to travel to Kerala before lockdowns began around the world. It was an extraordinary trip and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I feel grateful that I was able to make this trip, and I hope I can visit India again when it is [...]
This post was posted in Photography, Travel, Nature, Hiking & walking, Street life, India, Kerala and was tagged with walks, nature, street life, walking, India, Fort Kochi, Kerala
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