Top 11 Things to do in Banff, Canada
Banff is a beautiful resort town located in the Canadian province of Alberta. Banff National Park is one of the oldest parks in Canada and is also one of the prime tourist magnets in the country. Millions of visitors come to … Continued
Brihadeeswarar Temple – The Big Temple with no shadow in Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Have you heard of the Living Chola Temples? Temples that have no shadows? Or have been built with material that was not native to the place? Or have dozens of underground secret passages? Well, these are just some of the … Continued
The Collapsed Pagoda of Chiang Mai & the other wonders of Wat Chedi Luang
Here is a small task for you before we begin our virtual tour today. Google up Chiang Mai and check the images. 99% you will come across a collapsed pagoda. If any of your friends have sent you a gift … Continued
The Abandoned Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace (Khao Wang) in Phetchaburi
If the Phetchaburi Khao Luang Caves were not mysterious enough for you, I have yet another intriguing destination to visit. Just 2 hours from Bangkok and close to the caves, lies the abandoned summer palace of the Thai Kings. It … Continued
Of Lions & Buddhas – Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai, Thailand
With over 1000 Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai, temple hopping is absolutely unavoidable. It can be quite a taxing journey for your senses – for each temple will tend to ruffle them. I started my temple hopping tour with the … Continued
Treasures of the Khao Luang Cave in Phetchaburi
” Descending down into the cave, I braced myself for the expected darkness. Only to be pleasantly surprised to be enveloped by the spiritual glow of the Golden Buddhas that lit up the entire cave”. Thus began the treasure hunt … Continued
The Epic Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple of Chiang Mai
“You have not really visited Chiang Mai if you have not been to the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple. The Doi Suthep Temple is so auspicious that every Thai person needs to visit it once in their lifetime” And with … Continued
Crafty Parasols at the Bo Sang Umbrella Center, Chiang Mai Handicraft Village
Don’t the Thai women look like dolls with those colorful Thai umbrellas? I personally think it is the Umbrellas that enhance their looks. In fact, I think these Chiang Mai Umbrellas brighten up every corner they occupy. The pretty Parasols … Continued
Why Everyone Needs a Kedarkantha Trek in Their Life
Snow-capped peaks, lush green meadows, crystal clear streams, tall pine trees, the sunlight dousing your trail in a golden glow- this is what the Kedarkantha trek feels like. Magic, that’s what it feels like. While trekking commonly is thought of … Continued
10 Things to do in Gold Coast, Australia
Gold Coast – the 6th largest city in Australia and a popular holiday destination in Queensland, has for long been known for its beaches. If you have been reading my earlier posts on this city, you know that it is … Continued
The enchanting beaches of Gold Coast, Queensland
It was early morning as our Flyscoot Flight circled around the Gold Coast city. The morning sunrise doused the sandy beaches of the city in gold. It is no wonder that Gold Coast is called so. From the first glimpse … Continued
Walking through the Springbrook National Park in Gold Coast
The Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Gold Coast Hinterland was a preview of a very different side of Gold Coast. Thankfully, the Queensland Tourism Team decided not to leave this as a teaser. They treated us to a day … Continued