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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…