Ever since I was a kid, Iceland struck me as a winter wonderland. I suppose the name is what gave it that kind of a visual imagery as a kid. As time flew and I read more and more about this fantasy wonderland, I discovered that it was far more beautiful than what I imagined. … Read more
India is a land of diverse culture and traditions and what is more interesting is the fact that not only some of these are indigenous but also, external influences that we have imbibed and absorbed to make them our own. It is amazing how this very influence of various cultures have given a different color … Read more
Facing the Bay of Naples, the coastal town of Sorrento is located in the southwestern part of Italy. Apart from perched atop cliffs, this place is also popular for its sweeping water views, Piazza Tasso, and pastel-colored buildings. Sorrento is also popular for its lemons and Limoncello. The city serves as a great place to … Read more
My 2017 started off with a trip to one of the most popular tiger reserves in India – Kanha National Park. I had been raring to get here and do my bit of wildlife spotting for quite some time now. However, some trips elude you till there is that one right time to do it. … Read more
Judging from the queries that I have been getting on my last post on Jaipur, it appears that a lot of people are keen on Rajasthan tourism. It is not just Jaipur that seems to hold the charm. Everyone wants to cover more than this city. Rightly so, given the rich heritage and culture that … Read more
Rajasthan – a land of colors and traditions and immense beauty. A popular tourist destination in India, part of the Golden Triangle with lots of history and culture. And this is the reason for my absence over the last few days. 🙂 Rajasthan had been on my travel list for a while and finally, I … Read more
Meghalaya, literally means “abode of clouds” and is a part of the North-East circuit of India. An unexplored world of nature Meghalaya has some interesting places to visit. Surrounded by hills – the Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills, Meghalaya offers you an experience of the unspoiled natural beauty. Keeping its state capital Shillong as the … Read more
For anyone heading to the Kerala backwaters, an experience on the houseboats in Kerala is a must, for you have not really experienced the backwaters if you have not done this. The life that goes by with squealing school children on water taxis, duck farmers herding their birds, toddy shops and busy fisherman – you will … Read more
Over the last few posts, I have been gushing about the 2nd largest city in Malaysia – Penang. Penang had me charmed from my first glimpse of it on Malindo Air and by the time I flew out, I was in love with the place. From its cultural experiences to its heritage legacies and its lovely … Read more
Of late, a lot of my readers have expressed a wish to visit India and as I have been answering their queries, I realized there were some common travel tips for planning a travel to India. I happened to read this post on Travel Tips India, which gives some useful travel tips for India. The one tip that I felt was most … Read more
“Little Paris of Middle Europe” is the title given to Budapest, the capital of Hungary and according to me, one of the really fascinating places for a traveler – no matter the purpose – business, honeymoon, bachelor party, back-pack, history and well, I can really go on. Budapest has something for everyone. Buda and Pest are actually two … Read more
Some time back, I had indicated 12 types of travelers that are generally seen. While that was in a humorous vein, there remains the fact that there is some bit of each that we all exhibit. Every traveler has their own preference of destination that meets their needs. Some like to take it slow, some … Read more