Cat Got Your Tongue
Cat got your tongue. I can say with some assurance, and most of you would agree, that more often than not this phrase is used in conjunction with some very uncomfortable situation. Like it used to be...
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Things To See & Do In Istanbul
1. You can’t travel to Istanbul without visiting the most famous sight in that city. Hagia Sophia (pronounced AyaSofaya), in Sultanahmet, was built in the year 537 A.D. by Emperor Justinian. It was...
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Tribes Of India - Part 1
They say everything in this world is trying to get back to its source. Setting forth into a new era, we often forget where we come from. While travelling to different parts of the world, I got a...
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Tribes Of India - Part 2
The Gaddi - Dhauladhar Gaddis live in complete communion with nature. I often see Gaddi men with their sheep on my visits to the foothills of Dhauladhar, i.e. Palampur. Khanabadosh as they are often...
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Food In Istanbul
Doner Kebab1. Fish Sandwich is a delicacy in Istanbul. It can be bought at the Eminonu end of Galata Bridge. The sandwich is made of fish fillets quickly cooked on rocking boats tied to the pier. The...
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Two Days & Ten Lakes
“Vacation is what you take when you can't take what you've been taking any longer”, some great philosopher had once quoted. As I was sitting at my desk pondering how to make the best out of the coming...
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A Paradise Called Hikkaduwa
The first step on Sri Lankan soil aroused little emotions. Because it is the water that charms, rules and even devastates the island. Yet, at 25 degree Celsius and a cool breeze at 3 in the afternoon...
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Top 5 Prague Experiences
Located in the heart of Europe, Prague is one of the most popular travel destinations and a cultural hub with a rich history. From historical monuments with stunning architecture to intriguing modern...
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Holi Hai!
Colours of Holi“We’ve come another full circle around the sun.”, says my mind every time the sun warms up a spring morning while the nights try hard to emerge from those chilly winters bygone. Before...
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The World's Greatest Traveller: Ibn Battuta
The song “Ibn Battuta, bagal me joota” from Ishqiya is probably the closest you’ve been to world’s greatest traveller: Ibn Battuta. Let’s get to know about this avid voyager who dedicated his life to...
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Goa In Pictures
Goa needs no introduction, really. One of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, Goa is exotic, fascinating and paints a unique picture for itself, one that is quite different from the...
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Neemrana On A Shoestring Budget
So there is something about the sun-baked terrain of Rajasthan that has always fascinated me, and as I was cruising on NH-8, leaving behind the concrete jungle and the crazy urban lifestyle that...
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Frozen Zanskar River Trekking Trail
Frozen Zanskar RiverIt can be said with certain amount of surety that trekking has been one of the most unequivocal sources of adventure and triumph for generations. Be it the small hills or mountains...
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Pithoragarh - Pristine, Picturesque and Poised
This picturesque town and district has many reasons to be planted deep in my memories as one of my favourite hill stations. The first time I witnessed the beauty of Pithoragarh was back in 1996, when I...
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The Other Side Of Us
It was a hot, sunny afternoon in Amritsar. But that was no deterrent for the hundreds of people who were heading to Wagah Border for the lowering of the flags ceremony. And I was one of them. The...
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Kumaon – Photo Memoirs
This media-rich blog post is the result of my four-day long jaunt into the lofty hills of Kumaon, covering some pristine and unexplored destinations of the more magnificent part of Uttarakhand. The...
View ArticleHow, What & Where Of IPL Cities: Pune
So what’s been new? What’s trending? What has been the talk of the town for the last month? What has caused a flutter and war of words on Twitter? It is IPL (Indian Premier League), of course. The...
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Angkor Wat – Step Into The Ancient Hindu Land
Main Temple at Angor WatIf only Hindus knew well what lays in the ruins and living of Angkor Wat, I would not be amused if they would stake religious claims on Cambodia. Alas, religious politics cannot...
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Lansdowne - The Perfect Weekend Getaway!
Summer is back and every opportunity to travel to the hills is a charming dream for people in lowlands. With not enough time to plan a holiday, and not enough leaves in everyone’s account, my friends...
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Hungary, Anyone?
City OverviewNo, it’s not food that I’m going to offer. It’s perhaps something even better. Let’s take you to one of the most beautiful cities of Central Europe; let’s take you to Budapest, the...
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