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From Kishikinda To Hampi: Travelling Through Time, Historical Ruins, And...

I have always been fascinated by the ancient town of Hampi. The colossal boulders strewn across the monochrome landscape, the emerald green banana plantations, palm groves and paddy fields forming a...

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Chitrakoot Dham: Of Ramayana, Bharat Milap and Tulsidas

The first time I heard about Chitrakoot was from my grandmother, who often narrated snippets from the Ramayana to me during bedtime. What caught my attention then was its unique name. I always imagined...

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On Ranbir Kapoor’s Birthday, We Evaluate His Travel Quotient

Disclaimer: All information in this infographic (except the travel trail) constitutes the opinion of the writer, and the writer alone, and is meant for infotainment only. Although Ranbir Kapoor likes...

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Panchvati – A Tale of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman

King Ram spent a few years of his 14-year-long vanvasa at Panchvati. Located on the banks of India’s second largest river Godavari, Panchvati has an amazing history behind it. Here are interesting...

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The Best European Experiences This Winter

Ladies and gentlemen, we have just been cleared to land at the Zurich airport. The local time in Zurich is 19:00 hours and the temperature is 5°C. We wish you a wonderful holiday and hope that you fly...

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From The Diary Of A Ten-Headed Traveller: “Never Again.”

Disclaimer: The character(s) portrayed in this comic bear no relation, though admittedly some resemblance, to any real-life, fictitious or mythological individual(s). The purpose of this disclaimer is...

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Who Said Bali Is Just For Honeymooners?

I ticked Bali off my bucket list last month and still daydream about the beaches, seafood, the ocean cruise…sigh, if only you knew that feeling! Truth be told, the week in Bali wasn’t just a vacation....

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Ayodhya: Why You Need To Visit This Ancient City

Once upon a time, somewhere between the 4th and 5th Century BC, a great poet called Valmiki wrote a beautiful epic called Ramayana. It depicted the lives of the great king Ram and his wife Sita. It all...

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Christmas In Europe: Top 5 Markets You Can’t Miss This Winter!

Christmas is a time when festive spirits make Europe a winter wonderland. As snowflakes fall gently on the ground, you can hear tinkering of bells and carols wafting through beautifully lit streets....

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Allahabad: A Tryst With History, Culture And Religion

“All sins are cleaned on entering Prayag” Prayag, more commonly known to us as Allahabad is one of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and is steeped in history. For those of you well versed with the...

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Dandakaranya – Rama Prevails Over The Demons

It is believed that Lord Rama passed through Dandakaranya, or the abode of the demon Dandak, as he, along with Sita and Lakshman, travelled from Ayodhya to Panchvati. The Dandak forest can be loosely...

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Rameshwaram – Where The Monkey Army Builds The Ram Setu

Rameshwaram, the land of Lord Rama, is not only Tamil Nadu’s main pilgrimage town, but also one of the Char Dhams (four pilgrimage spots) in India that attracts millions of devotees every year. In the...

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Talaimannar – Where Lord Rama Reached Lanka

As a child, I often wondered why there was no bridge connecting India with Sri Lanka. I had been to a number of causeways, which connected lands across the sea, and I was curious as to why we hadn’t...

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A Day In Pamukkale, Turkey

If I tell you that one of my favourite attractions in Turkey is a spa, you’d probably think I’m crazy. After all, why would anyone travel so far for something you can enjoy back home? But as I...

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In Rama’s Footsteps

The stories that most of us grew up listening to are full of fascinating travel tales and experiences. One of the most popular epic journeys being that of Lord Rama, whose 14 year journey started when...

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That’s Strange: Ever Came Across A Prada Store In A Desert?

What? Are you kidding me?? That’s exactly how I reacted the first time someone asked me this. After all, the last thing you’d expect in a desert would be a fashion store. And that too, something as big...

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Antarctica: My Journey To The Frozen Continent

The only continent with no time zone, no government, no permanent residents except Emperor Penguins and with temperature below -14 C. Welcome to the white world of Antarctica. While I waited with...

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10 Most Terrifying Bridges Of The World

Call it incredible feats of engineering or bizarre wonders of the world, these bridges will leave you in a tizzy. The best part; you don’t need to travel to the most remote places on Earth to find...

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White Nights In St. Petersburg Russia: Things To Do In The Midnight City

You are in St. Petersburg. The place looks beautiful, the weather is just right for a walk along the river. The sun is shining in all its glory. But suddenly, you look at your watch and something is...

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10 Reasons To Visit London In The Winter

London residents know to prepare for the invasion of tourists in the summer. From June to August, the city’s streets and subways bustle with first-time or repeat visitors, trying to find their way...

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