A Culinary Tour of Dubai

Falafel

Ahlan Wah Sahlan!ย  (Welcome in Arabic) Soaking up culture is not complete without really having tickled your tastebuds with the traditional cuisine of that place. And that is what I am going to do today. Let us take a culinary tour with my suggestions of 5 things to experiment with while in Dubai. Being nomadic … Read more

Delights of Nepal Culture & Traditions

Lakhey Dance - generally, performed at Indra Jatra festival

Experiencing the culture of a place is what makes your travel really immersive and as a traveler, this is something that I tend to actively seek. During my Indo-Nepal Road Trip, I found a lot of opportunities to discover Nepal Culture and traditions, one starting on day one itself. After my visit to the Pashupatinath … Read more

Over a 600-year-old Iron Bridge to Tachog Lhakhang in Paro

The ancient Iron Bridge

The first thing that people consider doing in Paro is to scale the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. In fact, that remains the most popular among the things to do in Paro. However, like most other places, there are a few other gems in this city. Some of them are hidden while others exist in plain … Read more

My Epic Indo-Nepal road trip – from Delhi to Kathmandu

A beautiful start to my Indo-Nepal Road Trip

Most of you know that I am a huge fan of road trips. The unexpected turns, the opportunities to spot hidden wonders along the way, the camaraderie of your companions – all of these make your journey more memorable. Consequently, your destination becomes more exciting and special. Naturally, when ScoutMyTrip provided me with an opportunity … Read more

Haa Valley – A taste of Rustic Bhutan

Haa Valley - an offbeat destination in Bhutan

The Land of Happiness has always charmed its visitors with its positive vibes. These exude from varied aspects  – from its traditional dzongs to its pretty passes, the people and its culture to silent valleys. I had the fortune to experience these myriad shades of Bhutan. Among these, the one special one was a day … Read more

Things to do in Melbourne

Melbourne City

Melbourne -Australia’s second biggest city wears a lot of hats. It is considered the sporting, culture and food capital of Australia. Itโ€™s got a hip and happening bar scene and people from around Australia as well as the world often make trips to the city – just to go shopping. There are stacks of things to … Read more

Places to visit in Lucknow

Places to visit in Lucknow

Summer or Winter, every visit to the “City of Nawabs” had me gripped with its amazing history, delightful art, colorful culture & yummy food. The capital of Uttar Pradesh has something for everyone – so much that you might find that two days are not enough to enjoy it all. You might ask me what … Read more

Fun things to do in Vancouver

Fun things to do in Vancouver

If visiting Vancouver is on your travel bucket list (and it should be!) there are definitely some great things you must do while youโ€™re there.  Vancouver has so much to offer every kind of visitor that itโ€™s difficult to narrow down the list!  No matter what your inclination, these fun things to do in Vancouver … Read more

Reconstructing the past with Kaiserbagh Heritage Walk

The Lakhi Gate of Kaiserbagh as seen from Safed Baradari

The one thing that seemed pretty strange to me when I walked around Lucknow is that none of the heritage monuments I saw were palaces. Given the grand structures like the Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza and Chota Imambara, I expected to stumble upon the majestic residences of the Nawab. However, as fate be, almost all … Read more

La Martiniere College – An offbeat attraction of Lucknow

La Martiniere college - an offbeat Lucknow attraction

While the Bara Imambara, the Residency and Chota Imambara is there on almost every visitor’s list of attractions in Lucknow, it is time to add a few offbeat places to this list. Last week I shared my heritage walk of Kaiserbagh which I am sure you have already included to your itinerary. This week, you … Read more