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With rising fuel prices, rampant pollution, and increasing congestion problems, many people are opting for bicycles, instead of cars. This makes perfect sense because not only are they saving money…

Hundred years ago a desert and now a fantasy wonderland – Las Vegas is the ultimate Entertainment Capital of the World. No wonder more than 41 million people come to…

Smoke House Deli is a modern European café with quaint interiors. It sounds like a clash of interests but works surprisingly well. It is casual, friendly, inviting, and unpretentious. It…

The traditional ingredients of Peru fused with the culture and cuisine brought by immigrant Europeans/Asians and Africans define the Peruvian cuisine. Some of the common ingredients used in this South…

How many of us believe in supernatural or paranormal? Have your ever felt the presence of that someone unknown/unseen around you? Have you ever thought how would it be like? Well,…

Yeti – The Himalayan Kitchen started as a small eatery in Hauz Khas Village; however, now its new branch located in Greater Kailash 2 has sufficient seating arrangement at two…

Egypt has been one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Since ancient times, food had been used as a means of payment for labor. The fertile Nile river belt…

  Introduction Rara Avis (Latin for rare bird) This unpretentious French fine dining restaurant hidden in Greater Kailash – II Market offers a unique experience. It is truly a rarity…

Spanish cuisine offers a variety of delectable dishes that truly no one can refuse to relish. It owes its variations to distinct culinary preferences developed across diverse geographical areas over…

China is the second largest country in the world by land area and it does not surprise me that such a vast area brings a rich and diverse variety of…

Perth is a city that effortlessly merges its beaches, bushlands, and river- beds with its chic bars, restaurants and metropolitan areas. Come weekend, and this lively riverside city, bustles with…

‘I have never met a problem a proper cupcake could not fix’, says Hudson in Sarah Ockler’s Bittersweet. Cupcakes-the pop-divas of the American dessert scene-trendy, quick-moving, and the darling of…

Known for its friendly beaches, picturesque mountains and blue waters, Coffs Harbour is one of the most popular coastal cities in Australia. It is surrounded by National Parks and offers…

Vietnamese cuisine widely influenced by the Asian cuisine is known to be healthy with its usage of multiple herbs, vegetables, seafood, rice among other meats etc. There are multiple kind…

When someone says – there’s no city like New York, better believe him. In this world where each country has its own unique specialties, cuisines and cultures, NYC goes beyond…

  Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday right before Easter and marks the beginning of the Holy Week, the most important week in all of Christianity. It is also the…

Traditional Netherlands cuisine is biased towards carbohydrates due to heavy labor society, however the modern cuisine is more influenced by the European region. Breads, cheese, potatoes and meats are still…

San Diego means business when it comes to having fun and celebrating life. It has everything required for a fun getaway – beaches, bays, hills, museums, carnivals, and parks. This…

Iran was a key center for ancient civilizations and its culture and cuisine got influenced through history. High usage of herbs like parsley & spices like cinnamon & saffron with fruits like…

India is one of the most diverse countries in terms of culture, cuisine and arts. Traditionally the finer nuances of these have been passed from ancient kingdoms to modern day…

Imagine you are meeting a friend from France. You rush forward for a jolly good hug. Unnerved your friend immediately pulls back and tries planting a kiss on your cheek-…

Mexican cuisine is marked with extensive usage of herbs, spices, chili peppers, beans, corn, and fruits like avocado, pineapple, mangoes and guava. Traditionally it was greatly influenced by the Spanish…

Continents are drifting. And so are people. Drifting along, and rubbing a little bit of themselves onto others. Food moved fastest. Indian Chicken Tikka Masala took Britain by storm while…

Greece has had one of the longest histories in the world and so has its cuisine which has been formed over generations. One can also say that Greek cuisine is…

African culture has intrigued men and women from other parts of the world for centuries-what they eat, how they eat it, how they marry, what are the social systems that…

Yesterday’s ‘disgusting’ is today’s ‘cool’ and will be ‘passe’ tomorrow. Food has remained an area where inhibitions are the strongest. The mere mention of pork is sacrilege to a Jew,…

I hate restaurant reviews that breathlessly announce that Restaurant Whatever is a “hidden gem.” Basically, this is a humble brag, demonstrating that the reviewer knows more than you do, is…

Pacific Avenue is Santa Cruz’s main street. It’s a fascinating place to go for a walk – there is a lot of street theatre, both deliberate and accidental, and always…

One of the most progressive cities of India, Bangalore is the urban heart of southern India. Now called Bengaluru, the city bustles with a crowd of young workers employed in…

New York City is a funny place. It has people falling in love with it, and people trying to get over it- all at the same time. So when long…

We travel to all sorts of places. But ever so often we dream of traveling to a castle far away in the woods- where high wooded doors are opened by…

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America on the Pacific coastline, it still has its unique presence on the world cuisine map. Dishes like Carne Asada and Carne Guisada…

Come the month of January and Melbourne is abuzz with sports talk. It is time for the much awaited Australian Open. People of Melbourne dig sports. Melbourne is also the…

Spain has had many rulers since ancient history and the cuisine has grown through ages with each of them. Right from Roman Empire through the middle ages and modern day…

‘How scary is too scary?’ We have taken a nice long look at all the scary rides around the world and come up with an answer. Nothing is too scary…

Of all the transport options open to the general public, airplanes are the most technically advanced. However, many of us still do not trust technology enough to let ourselves be…

When Christmas cheer is in the air, plenty of nice things are said and done-carols are sung, folks dress up as Santa, mothers bake plum cakes and fathers bring home…

Try talking to a Bengali about food. He will launch on the subject with a passionate fury and a scientific zeal, you would not have imagined possible from a person…

Delhi has for long been the seat of political hegemony, except during the better part of the British rule when erstwhile Calcutta was the Indian capital. Delhi flourished in terms…

2015 has just about begun and we are already in love with it. Reason is 2015 has brought in its wake 14 long weekends, yes, an unbelievable 42 days to…

The tiny Himalayan country of Nepal cradled by several Indian states on one side, and by the People’s Republic of China, on the other has, been a mecca for backpacking…

Pune, the second largest city of Maharashtra, famous for the its academic centers as well as global offices, has drawn people from across the country for education and employment opportunities.…

The brutal killing of school children in Peshawar, is yet another reminder of the decadence of the human spirit- a race that has built cities, roads and bridges, and created…

Mumbaikars best epitomize the ‘live for the weekend’ syndrome. After a full five days of boardroom meetings, meeting sales targets to feed the ever hungry revenue graphs, and grinning through…

More and more cities in the world have woken up to the call of conservation- not because their conscience has suddenly sounded a gong, but because man can no longer…

We love to show off where we have been to, and who we were with. The number of likes on Facebook (yes, I know- you call it getting a lot…

The winter chill that takes everyone by surprise in December has dug its teeth deep by January (unless of course you are enjoying sunny summers in the southern hemisphere). Our…

Belgium is one of the prominent countries and a hub for European Union. It has its own unique culture and cuisine with some influences from other European countries like France, Germany…

From one tiny dot on the globe to another-is not a giant leap anymore. Talk of traveling the world is no longer dispelled as gibberish. Had Jules Verne’s ‘Around the…

Mexican cuisine has been influenced a lot by the Spanish, however it still maintained a lot of originality leading to the modern day cuisine. The usage of local ingredients such…

The idea of hosting a Thanksgiving dinner at home makes many of us nervous and many thoughts start turning in our mind. How many guests will turn up? Will Uncle…

Avenue of Stars is located in Tsim Sha Tsui District of Kowloon Peninsula. I took a metro train to Kowloon from Hong Kong Island, to reach Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade.…

We have complied a list of the famous 5 uninhabited islands around the world, we have also listed world’s 5 most famous island cites as well as world’s five famous…

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is one of the major landmarks on the imposing skyline along the Victoria harbor front in the Wan Chai area of the Hong…

City Squares, town squares, market squares, public squares, piazza or plaza- no matter what name we choose to call them by- these hardscaped areas are the central areas of a…

After spending my entire day at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and savoring Hong Kong’s splendid skyline and harbor views during the day time, it was time to enjoy the evening…

Why has the whale, a creature of the sea- so huge and vast that it seems a fitting obeisance to the very waters it calls its home, intrigued minuscule man…

Hong Kong also loves to keep its vegetarian visitors happy In a city like Hong Kong, which is surrounded by sea, it is natural that there are plentiful options available…

December may be your chance to run headlong into heaps of white snow or pack your bags and run away from it. One thing is for sure- December is definitely…

Hong Kong—Asia’s Vertical city with a global appeal Hong Kong’s expansive skyline and its rich vibrant culture inspired me to have a first-hand experience of this world city of Asia.…

For once, someone has summed up Cancun better than us. And we agree- Hair gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Water gets warmer. Drink gets colder. Music gets louder. Nights get…

Visitors often visit Hong Kong for its splendid skyline, exotic culinary options, and immense shopping options. However, Hong Kong has a fair share of a rich art and cultural milieu…

A trip is often marred or made by our first experience of the trip. Mostly, the flight we board at the start. Often, a comfortable flight sets the tone for…

Nizam’s is a blessing to any non-vegetarian person who has braved the streets of New Market, Kolkata. When we reached Nizam’s in New Market, we were famished- partly from walking…

Thieves are one thing, kleptomaniacs are another. But the number of people stealing from hotels can never be shoved into one small group- simply because the group would, in all…

Paris is a perfect study in the everlasting conflict between marketing and reality. The place is marketed, and brilliantly so, if I might add, as Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia’s version of…

Germany, one of the most important economies in Europe has a glorious history and the food habits have evolved over a period of time. Beer is the staple drink with Octoberfest,…

British cuisine is still traditional in many terms. Menu items like Sunday Roast, Potato Mash, Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie are all too famous. A Christmas Dinner is an elaborate…

Chinese cuisine is famous through the world.You will hardly find a city that does not have any Chinese restaurants. Local Chinese cuisine can be divided into different styles like Sichuan,…

Poland has been able to preserve its cultural heritage through the generations. Modern Polish cuisine is a confluence of traditional dishes and international influence. The cuisine has been influenced by…

“The Dream of True Flight” according to many, has been achieved only by a helicopter. Man has been inspired for several thousand years by the hummingbird and the dragonfly, creatures…

Once I reached Lantau Island after an adventurous cable car ride, I was overwhelmed by the natural beauty and cultural diversity of this place. Every corner of this island embodies…

First a word about the Mission, to those who have not been to any of its branches or have not interacted with people ordained into the mission. The Rama Krishna…

Islands take you away to a secluded world of their own. Not surprisingly then, island cities, have grown and thrived often- at a speed and with a cultural attitude- of…

Victoria peak is one of the most popular and must-visit places in Hong Kong offering its visitors a memorable experience of viewing scenic 360 degree-views of unobstructed cityscapes from the…

Today, when sprawling buildings- both ugly and prepossessing, have taken over all signs of memories of our childhood frolic- the thought that the axe of urbanity has spared entire islands-…

In Mexico, one of the big holidays is the Day of the Dead, or in Spanish, Dia de Muertos. It’s a three-day holiday during which people remember and pray for…

This place does not fall in the category of fine dining restaurants- but besides Sourav Ganguly, Mohan Bagan football team, Jyoti Basu and Rabindranath Tagore, if there is something else…

Middle Eastern region with its uses of herbs, spices, vegetables and meats has given us many a wonderful dishes. It is definitely a paradise for food lovers with preparations such…

Laos, a country north east of Thailand in addition to the south Asian influence also bears heavy influence from the French Indo-China. It is common to spot French restaurants in…

With Thanksgiving round the corner, families are gearing up for big family dinners. For unfortunate cooks like me, who love the gatherings, but not the cooking, here is a Thanksgiving…

Come winters and marriages seem to be happening all around. And marriages of course,need to be followed by honeymoons. No matter which part of the world you are from, or…

In the mad rush that precedes the days on which we actually travel, we always seem to find time for a trip to the beauty parlor for a facial, a…

During the last ten minutes of my yoga class, our instructor always wanted us to lay on our back and imagine that we were all by ourselves on a beach,…

BORON – Farewell to the Goddess Durga had come to earth, to her father’s house, with her four children- Laxmi, Ganesh, Kartik and Saraswati. Now it is time for her to leave.…

My trip to Hong Kong in the month of July, 2014 was an unplanned one which eventually got organized within a span of two days. Typically, I plan my trips…

To travel your body needs fuel – it needs food. Again, there are many travelers who travel for the sake of food alone. Our ancestors traveled far and wide, in…

  As soon as I landed at Hong Kong International airport terminal in the morning, one interesting thing which I noticed through my airplane window was a bi-cable ropeway passing…

Life has arisen from the sea, but ironically, human life today poses a major threat to the waters of the sea. It is time we started taking cognizance of the…

After enjoying a 25 minutes of cable car ride starting at Tung Chung Cable car terminal and savoring some unobstructed sea and land views, now it was time to explore…

The largest city within Silicon Valley and the tenth largest in USA, San Jose marries Spanish historical structures with modern high rise buildings. A regular travel spot for business travelers…

The foggy city of San Francisco is the perfect excuse to explore the restaurants and bars that line the streets of the city. Almost all the cities in California have…

Riding the Teleferico, the famous cable car that takes visitors to the crest of the Cerro El Avila mountain range to the Warairepano National Park, is a must do activity…

The largest and most important city in the fertile Central San Joaquin Valley, Fresno comprises people from 80 different nationalities, who have set up home here. Fresno has an eventful…

The clock strikes midnight and a new year is born. This change in the calendar is a great reason to celebrate. And what better way to do that than to…

‘California begins here’. Sacramento, the capital of California has revamped its efforts on a huge scale to match up with more popular destinations in California like Los Angeles and San…

“When Buddha walked towards the town to gather alms, the two samanas recognized him solely by the perfection of his repose, by the calmness of his figure, in which there…

I liked this place a lot – it’s sort of the Goldilocks of restaurants in this area. It’s not too big and not too small. It’s sort of tucked away…

The first home of man was a cave. And as I type out this information on my computer I realize, that the walls of the cave were also man’s first…

I have always been kind of uncomfortable with the while concept of obligatory gratitude. All the treacly demands that I practice daily gratitude, that it’s some kind of moral obligation,…

“Ring out the Old, and Ring in the New”. America is the only place where you not only celebrate the joy of the arriving year en masse in open air…

Argentina, the South American country is known to many of my friends through its sports stars, specially the football. The natives are also known for their love of food which…

The word ‘amphitheater’ brings to my mind the image of a somber Antony delivering his famous speech at the death of Caesar. It also brings to mind gladiators, Minotaurs and…

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…

In the cold months of Christmas, when sheets of ice cover the streets and the lake is like a beautiful mirror on which you can walk, you know it is…

Trick or Treat! Trick or Treat! This coming Halloween cries of little children will rent the air. Do you have your candy ready for the little ghosts? Or would you…

In Shakespeare’s famous play, Juliet says that the dead body of Romeo should be cut up into little stars that will light up the heavens so brightly that the sun…

Listen to the whisperings of wilderness, closely watch the playing primates, the game of the prey and the predators, and majestically prancing elephants in Botswana’s wildlife sanctuaries. Paddle through the…

China is an Asian country with a myriad of options to allure the travelers. To some people, it appears a land dipped in antiquity, while to others it is a…

With the Annual San Diego Food Festival taking place in September every year, we have compiled a list of restaurants where you can get into the spirit of the festival…

You may want to take a break from your hectic responsibilities of office and home, and find some time to touch base with your parents and grandparents. Traveling with our…

Firstly, to clarify- no, I am not one of those people who leave their lives behind to spend years on the road and then blog to mete out years of…

British cuisine is an amalgamation of traditional British dishes and a plethora of international influences from around the globe including Asia, Americas, Middle East and the Europe. The British are still…

India, known to the world for many famous rulers dynasties and its significant history, has also seen its food habits form over many centuries. The cuisine here is a combination…

Middle Eastern cuisine is known the world over and is one of the attractions for tourists visiting these countries. Many different spices and herbs are used in the typical preparations…

I really, really wanted to like this place. I tried very hard. Unfortunately, there were two problems. First, the kitchen was unbelievably slow. And second, the food, to cut to…

Having lived on the East Coast for thirty years, and the West Coast for twenty, I have come to notice some differences. Besides climate, demographics and so on, there are…

Kauboi doesn’t really work. It doesn’t even seem as if they’re trying that hard. Oh, well. The name (say it out loud) is sort of an inside joke – the…

You do not need a reason to visit Miami. Miami is well, Miami. Beautifully sculpted bonitas line the South Beach, happy waiters serve the best cocktails of your life while…

After you’ve done it enough, reviewing restaurants becomes, unsurprisingly, a little predictable. Preparing and serving food is, after all, a business. There are best practices, like in every business, and…

Vegas is a city that will break your heart. She will make you fall in love with her many-colored splendor, and then flutter her lashes at a total stranger. So,…

If you are looking to try authentic regional cuisine in Delhi, my suggestion is to make the state bhavans a starting point. These places serve authentic regional cuisine at affordable…

Puerto Rico is a refreshing breath of fresh air. Period. It packs everything that a seaside town has to offer, and sprinkles a bit of magic on top, which makes…

Santa Cruz is a town with a split identity. Wow, that sounds like the beginning of a detective novel, doesn’t it? One personality is Beach. Sun, sand, surfing, families, Monterey…

It is your wedding and you want nothing short of royal opulence. You have a truckload of money to spend, but you want to spend it on the real thing-…

If you live by the idea that life is to be lived for the pleasure of the five senses alone, then you are lucky to be in Miami. Miami is…

Extreme sports is gaining wide currency among sport lovers and viewers alike, and has even moved into the realm of the winter Olympics. In fact, America’s wonderful performance in the…

While you hop about in this city in hopes of catching a glimpse of Jennifer Lopez or Johnny Depp, ignoring what the sun is doing to your flawless complexion, you…

This 176 feet of misty waterfall, is a not to be missed attraction in the USA or Canada. Though a majority of the Niagara falls lie in the USA, many…

Every time I sit down to write a travel story, it is about a place that I have seen in the past and would dearly love to visit again, or…

You might still go ‘yuck’ at the idea of chewing on hairy insect legs, but fact is that insects are eaten in 80% of the world’s nations. Entomophagy or ‘eating…

Thai cuisine is famous over the world for its use of strong and aromatic ingredients. Among other Thai dishes, Thai curries also known as Kaeng bring out unique Thai taste.…

Places, like people, have personalities. The personality of a place shines through in its food, its architecture and its people. And, just like in people, personalities of places too change.…

Austrian cuisine in the modern times has picked up regional varieties from the neighboring Hungary, Germany and Italy while traditionally it grew in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Its capital Vienna has…

Tajikistan, a place often dreaded for its terrorist neighbors has been declared as a safe place for tourism. The attractions in Tajikistan mainly comprise of the mountains, lakes, rivers, and…

Vietnamese cuisine is known all over the world as one of the most healthiest with minimal use of oil and fats. I’ve seen it being served in numerous Asian restaurants,…

If you are traveling to Seoul, and are new to Korean language and culture, here is a list of 7 apps that you will find handy in the new city.…

International travelers have another woe to address along with flight cancellations, loss of luggage and unavailability of accommodations: the deadly Ebola virus. The outbreak of the Ebola virus in West…

September is possibly one of the best months to step out and explore a new destination for reasons more than one. Idyllic weather across the world is an excuse for…

One of the things I find profoundly irritating about restaurants is the unfortunately common practice of Trying Too Hard. This entails dressing up what ought to be straight-ahead dishes with…

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…

Known to be one of the favorite honeymoon destinations, Switzerland is a natural paradise. Especially the beautiful scenery of the Alps draws a number of tourists, mountaineers, hikers, and adventurers…

This place is a hidden gem, and an unbelievably romantic throwback to a whole other era in the history of the Bay Area. A little background: Santa Cruz is overwhelmingly…

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…

Part of the charm of travel is the prospect of meeting new people and striking a chord with them. Your co-traveler may be an independent uptown girl, or you may…

August and September bring a new buzz to New York every year. This is not just the excitement of the knocking fall. The enthusiasm, also stems partly from the tennis…

If you do not have the means for a posh wedding ceremony, do away with all the bells and whistles and elope to Paris. Who wants all the fuss of…

A trip to Switzerland is incomplete without a journey on the trains of Switzerland. These trains are famous for punctuality and the A class transportation service that they provide. Switzerland…

America is a nation of dreams, and people in India (generally) slog hard to get to their dreamland, either as students or workers, and if nothing else, as tourists. I…

Saudi Arabia is well known for more than a few things, Mecca is the religious prime place visited by large number of people for the Hajj. While it is also…