Activities

  Puerto Rico is no ordinary destination. It’s perhaps the best that a trip to Caribbean can offer. From simple joy of walking down the cobblestone streets and feeling the…

From sunny Australian summer to frigid Canadian winter, January gives new year an exciting beginning with its contrasting opportunities. While one half of the world waits eagerly for the snow…

Splendid mornings and glorious sunshine may not always make summer exciting, but the Aussie summer is always a nice proposition. The country finds its Mojo; the artists find their patrons, and…

You don’t always have to queue up before an art gallery to appreciate thought-provoking creations. Some cities are open-air galleries where you just have to keep your eyes open to…

Bonfires fanned by freezing wind, scarlet mountain tops before the sundown, and the unbending oak trees in the crowd of Rhododendrons: all conspire to give you the experience of a…

For me, the trip to Rishikesh was about conquering fear. It was also a tour of many firsts that threw me out of my comfort zone, made me row over…

December is the month of exchanging greetings and wishing Happy Holidays. It’s that last flash of life before the year dies. While one half of the world awaits the arrival…

James Bond might be seen in an Austrian ski resort in the movie ‘Spectre’, but that doesn’t make France any less haloed, especially when it comes to skiing. The colossal…

When the whole world decks up for Christmas and gets busy making plans for New Year, there is a completely different euphoria that grips in some beautiful places on earth.…

It’s already December and most parts of Europe may be wrapped in heavy woolens. Down south, life is blooming. Far away from the snow-strewn roads, images of reindeer and sledges,…

If you have the wanderlust, Coorg will win you over. It opens up to anyone who seeks an inspiration. Wanton wind blows through scented pathways where coffee and cardamom grow…

When Audrey Hepburn says “Paris is always a good idea”, you have to believe her. The city gets you going from dawn to dusk and yet you think there’s more…

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” This profound note from a French philosopher does tell you a great deal about the beauty of fall. While…

If you thought Goa is about sand, sea, and shacks, you should think again. After you had frolicked on the beaches, played with the waves, and drank the hearty wine,…

For a change, you don’t have to dress up for the Halloween costume party or hang pumpkin lanterns to guide lost spirits home. Even pranksters can take a break and…

Some experiences should be reserved for special occasions. The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is one of them. It is historical and inimitable. A vintage tramcar with a renewed glory snails through…

Serious deliberations, witty conversations, and moments of epiphany in between: this is what happens when authors and their admirers (and critics) come under the same roof to discuss history, society,…

November may be the fag end of the year, but it’s a beginning of a gala time. As the anticipation for Christmas holiday builds up and the auburn leaves make…

You can’t go to Gujarat and come back with your cup half-empty. It is a sizable museum where lions prowl, history sits pretty, and palaces flaunt their glory. From white…

A sheep, a duck and a rooster were the first to taste the joy of flying in a hot air balloon in France on  September 19, 1783. Invented by the…

The 2014 Asian Games scheduled to be held in Incheon, South Korea has opened the gates for a flood of economic activities in and around Incheon. The 2014 Asian Food…

South Korea has turned into a world-leading producer of electronics, clothes, cosmetics, and the list goes endlessly. The capital city Seoul is the hub of all commercial activity. The city…

If you are in Glasgow, then do not leave the city without exploring Glasgow’s interesting places riding the Hop on – Hop off double deck open top buses. Sit on…

The year 2014 is set to witness the 17th Asian Games in the city of Incheon in South Korea. This international event will feature 439 sporting events across 36 types…

Trust me on this, I have not seen so much Talent at one place and at the same time. It was pleasure for me to stand there and listen to…

An artist by profession, I was always mesmerized by various art styles. So, I was not disappointed when I decided to visit Montreal. The city of Montreal was established by…

The West Bali National Park, also known as Bali Barat National Park, is one of the celebrated tourist destinations in Bali. Menjangan Island, a part of the national park, is…

Nepal is a culture-rich country and it is blessed with scenic splendor (the pristine beauty of the region as well as beautiful people with a genial nature). It is famous…

Before we know about this therapy, we have to know about winter depression. Q) What is Winter Depression ? A) While doing the research, I came to find out that…

Old Montreal – A land lost in time… An artist by profession, I was always mesmerized by various art styles. So, I was not disappointed when I decided to visit…

Are you audaciously bold? Does the thrill of adventure leave your spirits satiated? If your adventurous spirits provoke you to indulge in something more exciting, then you can pick any…

While saying goodbye to 2014, let us plan out next year’s tours in advance. Mark your calendar for the following 2015 festivals and events around the world: Mardi Gras Mardi…

Hot Air Ballooning is one of the most popular adventure sports in New Zealand. Many tourists in New Zealand participate in this fun-filled recreational activity whenever they visit the country.…

One of the most popular Adventure Sports in New Zealand is Bungee Jumping. This sport is so popular in New Zealand that the country is also named as Bungeeland. Many…

Mountaineering or Rock Climbing is one of the most popular adventure sports in New Zealand. Many mountaineers from different parts of the world come to New Zealand to take part…

This is my new favourite second-hand bookshop in London and one that I can’t wait to visit again. Archive Bookstore, located just off Edgware Road, is a treasure chest of…

A walk down Brick Lane always reminds me how much I love London. For centuries, the area has been home to new waves of immigrants be it the Irish and…

If you enter New Zealand on a Visitor’s Permit and you have a current international driving permit, or you have a current driver’s license issued in a country other than…

This little jewellery shop is nestled along a narrow cobbled side street near London’s bustling Leicester Square. Christopher St James is a fabulously glamorous shop that stocks original designs and…

If you’re looking for a holiday experience that combines Egypt’s vast and glorious history with relaxation, then the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise is for you. Most cruises on the…

While it may not compare to the large collection at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art still boasts an impressive collection of artifacts dating…

This is a treasure chest of a shop! Mamlouk is crammed with authentic Egyptian arts and crafts. From paintings and ceramics to handicrafts made out of wood and glass, if…

The Blackfriar is a great example of the traditional English pub. Located on Queen Victoria Street, right next to Blackfriars tube station in the heart of the City of London,…

Oxford Street is Europe’s busiest shopping high street. Running from Marble Arch to the beginning of Tottenham Court Road, it can at the best of times be extremely crowded and…

  London is a big city and sometimes the hustle and bustle, along with the British stiff upper lip, can make you lose the sense of community. Using installations, exhibitions…

As far as shopping is concerned, London shopping markets ranks along with Paris and New York; it is a heaven for the shopper. Shopping in london is all inclusive; you…

Right across Bond Street station and in between H&M and Intissimi on Oxford Street is a narrow alleyway leading to St Christopher’s Place, home to a smattering of boutiques and…

Gabriel’s Wharf is a popular riverside marketplace located between Oxo Tower Wharf and London Television Centre. I discovered it when on a walk down South Bank, a top destination in…

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut celebrates the life of a woman that Egyptologists hail as the first female pharoah. Her temple, known as Djeser-Djeseru (Splendor of Splendors), sits at the heart of…

  The Temple of Hathor is located in the village of Dendera, some 40 miles north of Luxor on the west bank of the Nile. Though its architecture is typical…

The mammoth monuments that are the temples of Abu Simbel were hidden to the world until Johan Ludwig Burckhardt came across the site in 1813 and discovered a portion of…

The small Egyptian town of Edfu has one of the best-preserved temples in the country: the Temple of Edfu, which is dedicated to the falcon headed god, Horus. It was…

Wandsworth Park is a park in London’s Putney district. It’s a Grade II listed park, meaning that it comes under the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens in England. The…

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only structure on the list of Ancient Wonders of the World that to this day is still pretty much all intact. It is…

This gem of a bookshop was established and is run by Peter Ellis, a former partner in the well-known Bloomsbury firm of rare booksellers, Ulysses. The shop is located in…