Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth
“The happiest place on earth”….wow! That’s a tall claim to live up to, but even in recessionary times, the queues snaking outside Disneyland, California, don’t shrink very much. Obviously, whether...
View ArticleLondon Diaries - London City
Paint a picture, Clear cut and pale on a cold winters day, Shapes and cool light wander the streets like an army of strays, On a cold winters Day. Will you let me romanticize, The beauty in our London...
View ArticleTop 10 Things To Do In Goa
Goa is not the place you visit once and cross off from your list. After the first visit it becomes an urge and after the second, a tradition! Read on to find out the top 10 things that you must do on...
View ArticleLondon Diaries Continued...
There are few areas of London, less known to people not residing in the city. Some of these may not be the typical touristy spots but have a distinct charm and add to the true ‘London’ experience. Here...
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The Golden Days Of Amritsar
These days, they make use of train windows by putting up ad banners. I couldn’t see a thing on my way to Amritsar. I reached the city a little after noon and to tell you the truth, it was a mess! It’s...
View ArticleTravel Bollywood Style
Mumbai has forever been known for the glitz and glamour of Bollywood. With a number of studios, and more than a thousand movies produced here each year, the city beckons all those who want to be a star...
View ArticleWinter Holiday Escapades
I have heard and read and seen abrupt endings. Being somewhat of an iconoclast, I intend on making an abrupt start. Winter is here. What it reminds me most of is, Robert Frost’s poem ‘The Road Not...
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When In Edinburgh...
My trip to Edinburgh took off in a hurry with most arrangements made at the last moment. But, right from the time I set foot in Edinburgh, my face lit up and I threw caution to the wind…all set to...
View ArticleLesser Known Honeymoon Destinations
If your idea of an ideal honeymoon is simply to follow your common interests and do the absurd things just the two of you like, you’ve got your basics right. Get off the beaten path and give your...
View ArticleWacken On The Map
It was the month of May. One of my friends and fellow ‘headbanger’ (metal fan) reflectively said, “You know, we can never call ourselves dedicated metal fans”. I was intrigued and a little offended....
View ArticleA Turkish Delight: Istanbul
What’s striking about Istanbul is the fact that it is situated on two continents, Asia and Europe. It’s the only metropolis in the world to enjoy that privilege. What’s even more remarkable is the...
View ArticleWhere Will You Welcome 2012?
It’s November and the Indian travel industry is in full swing, preparing for a hectic travel season around New Year. Everyone waits for the New Year’s eve; a celebration above religion, place or even...
View ArticleOn The Road To Uttarakhand
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway from Delhi on a budget, nothing can beat the famous Uttarakhand trail. Depending upon the number of days in hand choose from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun and...
View ArticleMy Spiritual Journey To Bodhgaya
Frankly, it was quite embarrassing, given the fact that I was born and brought up in Bihar, to shake my head in negation every time someone asked me whether I have been to Bodhgaya. No longer able to...
View ArticleOf Backwaters & Beautiful Sunsets
Green, blue and orange; these three shades colour my imagination every time I think of Kerala. Undulating palms, white sandy beaches, placid backwaters, light breeze whistling on your ears, birds...
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Pushkar Cattle Fair – A Live Account
Countless trails of camel feet and cart wheels on the sepia sand told us we’re late. I asked my driver to press the accelerator further. It was a matter of minutes before we saw, at the turn of a sand...
View ArticleThe Most ‘Livable’ City In The World : Melbourne
At age 20, this was my first time traveling abroad, alone. Having signed up for an exchange programme with an Australian University in Melbourne, it wasn’t until I boarded the flight that I realized...
View ArticleVrindavan: Where God Still Lives
In the 17th century, somewhere in a forest of Uttar Pradesh, a musician of high spiritual quotient was immersed in chanting melodious songs on Lord Krishna. His transcendence became so powerful that an...
View ArticleDecember Festivals You Don’t Want To Miss!
It's the most wonderful time of the year. There'll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing, When loved ones are near. It's the most wonderful time of the year! It’s December! A time of...
View ArticleNalanda: Much To Learn...Even More To Explore
After spending a spiritually enhancing day in Bodhgaya, I turned my attention to the place that epitomized Indian renaissance - Nalanda. I remember the times when my parents rebuked me. They happily...
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