Travel Tips

Many people experience jet bloats, i.e., accumulation of gas in the stomach while traveling in an airplane. It not only becomes a problem for the person who experiences jet bloats,…

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…

Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium in Montreal is one of the best planetariums I have ever seen in my life. It is situated right next to the famous Biodome of Montreal.…

Apart from its artistic heritage, Montreal is very famous for its food culture as well. There is a wide variety of foods available in the city. Montrealers enjoy having great quality…

Sheer Splendid Beauty Mount royal, or “Mont royale” in French, is the second most-favored tourist destination in the city. It is the highest peak in the city from which the…

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…

The place where Land meets the Sea Old Montreal Port or the old port is a last point of the city where the land meets the sea. This place is…

Dubai is well-known across the globe for its incredible architectural and engineering marvels; it has also established itself as a prominent Shopping, food, and entertainment destination. From its Spice souks,…

Dubai, a cosmopolitan metropolis popular for housing some of the finest skyscrapers in the world, is located in United Arab Emirates. It ranks among the most expensive cities in the…

Toronto Eaton Centre is a shopping mall which is situated in the centre of the town. Located right next to the Dundas Square and adjacent to the most popular streets…

There are so many weird things in the world – some are natural, whereas others are man-made. I hope you enjoyed reading my blog on Top Ten Haunted Hotels in…

Travelling in Dubai is always fun, be it by roadways, inland waterways or Dubai’s Metro Rail Service. Roads in Dubai are well laid-out for safe, secure, and comfortable driving. Like…

You must have visited art museums and galleries on your travels. Have you ever thought of visiting some of the unique museums of the World? If ‘Yes’, then awesome! If…

Paris is sophisticated and awe-inspiring. The amalgamation of art galleries, museums, cafés, historical attractions, and fashion stores makes it one of those places where tourists love to come back again…

Christmas posters usually exhibit Santa Claus riding a reindeer-driven sledge upon shimmering white snow. This is because Christmas was initially popular in the countries that experience snowfall during December. However,…

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way; Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh. Sing the “Jingle bells” song and indulge in the pure…

Australia is a beautiful country blessed with several wonders that one would desire to see. It is in fact a dream country for many. Although there are many places to…

The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok is considered as a treasure trove for travelers; especially those who like to explore and are camera ready. If you are a shopper and…

Established in 1957 and situated at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, the Museum of Aviation in Belgrade is one of the most renowned aviation museums in the world. The treasured collection…

George Bernard Shaw, the Irish playwright said, “Give a man health and a course to steer, and he’ll never stop to trouble about whether he’s happy or not.” Health is…

The Seattle Art Museum, also popularly known as the SAM, is a brilliant and an impressive art museum,  located at the downtown area of Seattle in Washington, USA. This museum…

If you have to board a flight with layovers, there are chances you might get bored. It becomes very difficult to sit idle and see the hands of the clock…

[easy2map id=28] (Click on the map icons to know the Address, Contact No. & Rating of a Restaurant.) Fremont in CA is famous for being the venue of many of…

[easy2map id=”25″] (Click on the map icons to know the Address, Contact No. & Rating of a Restaurant.) Santa Cruz has established itself as a beach resort community. It is…

Click on the map icon to know Address, Contact No. & Rating of the Restaurant.[easy2map id=24] San Francisco Bay Area is full of eating joints for its popularity as a…

If you are a car lover and happen to tour Canada then never miss the opportunity to visit the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, Ontario. The Canadian Automotive Museum is…

[easy2map id=27] (Click on the map icons to know the Address, Contact No. & Rating of a Restaurant.) Do you call yourself a gastronome? No matter what your taste be,…

Road rules are generally maintained and designed to avoid accidents and other wrongdoings on the road. New Zealand follows the rule that drivers should drive on the left side of…

I have set out to discover Istanbul. I am not chasing any guide book recommendations. I am discovering, and that is what I am here for. As a blogger it…

[nivoslider id=”16035″] It won’t be incorrect to begin this post by saying “Istanbul eats on its streets”. I am not sure whether there is a global headcount of which city…

Going to Boston from New York has always been a challenge for me and I believe for many others. It is too short a flight and too painful to go…

They claim that they make the only pizza which is worth eating. In a city like New York making this claim needs a certain degree of confidence and a certain…

[nivoslider id=”15996″] Is Grand Central New York all about transporting you from point A to point B? No it is not. On the contrary it is all about liberal mingling…

Whenever I look at this building, it tells me to rise, rise in admiration of the vision and the work which went into creation of this icon of the United…

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…

You are going to NYC? Wow! Don’t come back without going to The Plaza food Hall opposite Central Park, it is amazing.” With a sell like this there was no…

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…

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…

My eye saw the Apple logo first. Sorry, but that is what I saw and composed this picture. I was 9 ft above the ground on this sightseeing bus and…

Here I was, back on a Gray Line bus for the second time in my life. This bus ride of mine had a defined purpose and the purpose was to…

The Wild at Heart florist can be found at the main entrance to Liberty, one of London’s best-known luxury department stores. Located on Great Marlborough Street, Wild at Heart boasts…

The London Underground, popularly called The Tube, is the first underground rail network in the world and is one of the best ways of exploring the sights and sounds of…

  Ranking San Francisco’s best seems like an impossible challenge. This well loved city has some of the world’s most iconic attractions that first-time visitors just can’t miss. Still, you…

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…

New York is what you see it as, it is definitely not what you see at first glance. It takes your own perspective to decode the city for you. It…

If for whatever reason you’re only able to do one thing in Luxor, make sure it is the Temple of Luxor! The Temple of Luxor is a vast and sprawling…

NYC announces itself, and the way in which it announces itself leaves you with only two choices – 1. Become Extra large 2. Go to a shrink and get treated…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

London is one of the oldest cities in the world boasting of a rich historical and cultural heritage. Every street, every alley in London bears witness to the historical past…

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…

Lots of sky, lots of fresh air, lots of activity and yet the city is very orderly. Yes, “orderly” is the word I will prefer to use for the city…

I had seen and participated in walking tours, trekking tours, cycling tours, bus tours and train tours but never had a chance of looking/ participating in a real running/ jogging…

What was the inspiration behind the Coat Hanger – the Sydney Harbor Bridge? What inspired its design?  I saw this bridge up close, absorbed its design and headed back home.…

Do you know why this guy is smiling? I know, it is pride in his work which gets that smile. Just 100 meters from Circular Quay was this The Rocks…

Virgin Australia Delayed Flights – For a frequent flyer, this board is a no no. For others, a tourist attraction. As everyone crowds around to see it, you realize how…

I have had 18 meals in Sydney so far and the prize for the best meal goes to this awesome pizza. In my discovery of the Opera House, I discovered…

[nivoslider id=”16036″] It is not an easy task to zero down top 10 things to do in Sydney, 4-5 things would come on each list, but beyond that it really depends…

He stands tall, above all who follow him, exactly the way children followed the Pied Piper of Hamelin out of their town. Instead of the pipe, he has passion and…

Cathay Pacific earned more brownie points from me than what I earned from my Marco Polo Club flying with them. It was a delight to see an Indian vegetarian option…

Sydney Fish Market is a well known entity in Sydney. When you talk about it to any Sydneysider they would vouch for it and many make it a point to…

Hey, they brought the waves inside! This exactly was my expression when I stood at level 2 of the Sydney Opera House and looked down. A brilliantly designed area outside…

Are you a wave rider? I am not. After watching these guys and girls, I am sure I want to be one. I want to walk barefoot from an apartment…

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 London Borough of Greenwich was created way back in 1965 by amalgamating the boroughs of Woolwich and Greenwich. The Greenwich area is known for its wealth of historical edifices…

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…

Canopy Restaurant at Sydney – Quick Review: Restaurant? Canopy on Hyde, 157 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia. What? Pan-fried Mirror Dory, Pomme  Puree, Curry Butter, Chervil. How Much? Australian $…

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…

If you’re missing home food then this is definitely the place for you. A lot of Indians prefer Bombay café because there is no other place especially anywhere near Bloomington,…

Jimmy’s Place is your unassuming neighborhood breakfast diner, serving a traditional American breakfast that also caters to Asian tastes. Jimmy’s Place offers a choice between country potatoes and rice as…

The country of Iran is served by the Imam Khomeini International Airport. This airport is the base for both domestic and international flights. No matter which country you are coming…

Kyoto is the premier city to experience Japan’s traditional culture and history – standing in stark contrast to ultramodern Tokyo. The one-time capital of Japan is rich with culture, packed…

This city loves its film celebrities. Yes, that is the message of this must-visit tourist attraction of Hong Kong. If you have a great waterfront, flaunt it! This is exactly…

Hong Kong means business. You discover this the minute you land at the airport. The city knows how to pack itself to maximum capacity. The first thing we asked our…

I went to a shopping center and returned from a well laid out garden with a few shops scattered around. I would hate to call this place a shopping mall;…

February 19, 1942 is one of the days of  infamy in the US.  On this day the United States, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, an order that…