Phuket is the perfect destination for those wanting to experience golden beaches, azure waters, great food and a vibrant night life. And the affordability factor is a big plus. Combine it with the warm Thai hospitality and it is as good as it gets.
Read my post on the ultimate 4 day itinerary to truly experience what Phuket has to offer.
Pondicherry, the pretty and quaint former French Colony is known for its cobbled streets, old world charm, vibrant yellow buildings, the culture reflecting the amalgam of Indian and French heritage.
Dev Prayag is the place where the most sacred of rivers for Hindus, the Holy Ganga or Ganges originates.
Experiencing Haridwar There is something mesmerising about Haridwar. And no, it is not the idea of washing away my sins in the holy water of Ganges (more about it later!) or to explore the several ancient temples which the place is famous for. It is the enchanting atmosphere created by the Ganga Aarti, a ritual amongst Hindus for worshipping Ma Ganga or Mother Ganga as she is known, which attracts me to this Gateway to the Gods or Haridwar as…
A lot of people know Hong Kong as the financial capital of the world. The skyscraper city. Vibrant and happening. What many people don’t know it that there are many green spots in the city which are literally the lungs of the city. One such beautiful public park is the Lai Chi Kok Park (荔枝角公園) with many recreational facilities and the beautifully planned Lingnan Chinese Garden.
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Falling in love with Salzburg is very easy. The city is endowed with beauty all over, has a stunning Baroque architecture with a beautiful old town area, is the birthplace of Mozart and last but not the least, location of the musical-The Sound of Music. Do you need any more reasons to experience this beautiful city?
Why Vaishnodevi? So I am not religious. Not the temple hopping types (okay, an occasional hopper). Not in the truest sense of the word. And still there are places I believe in. I would go visit them in a heartbeat. For their energy, the peace you get when you are there, a feeling of connection with a power which cannot be described in words. Vaishno Devi for me is one such place. I had always wanted to visit the Shrine…
This one was long due. Kanpur has earned many worthy as well as notorious monikers. However, what many people don’t know is that this Industrial city on the banks of the river Ganges, is also known to be a foodie’s paradise. While growing up, a hard core non-vegetarian Bengali like me also used to look forward even to the vegetarian offerings because of the sheer taste of the food, be it the street food or fine dining. Not to say…
It had been long since we had made memories as travellers, soaking in the sights and the environment of a different place. We (when I mean ‘we’, I am referring to the composite entity of I and the husband) were itching to pack our bags and leave for the known and unknown pleasures of travel. And that’s when we thought of Vienna, the capital of Austria. Known for its vibrant culture, the opulent Baroque monuments, stunning architecture, coffee houses, lovely…
Do you know that India has a place which is known as the ‘Venice of the East’. I am in the Venice of the East or Alleppey or Alappuzha as it is also known. And I am here to experience what Kerala or ‘God’s Own Country’ is famous for. The Backwaters experience. A lot of my travel choices have been influenced by the movies or video songs I have seen. I first saw the stunning backwaters of Kerala in a…