The Southern Ridges in Singapore was quite an unexpected discovery for me. Just when I thought that I had seen everything green in Singapore after visiting the Gardens by the Bay, but this opportunity made. Read more
Located at a distance of about 23 miles from San Francisco, Stinson beach is one of the most popular beaches for swimming and other fun activities in Northern California. It's white sand and the gorgeous views are a big draw for holiday makers from the city. Read more
Once a colony of Republic of Genoa, Galata was a neighbourhood across the medieval city of Constantinople, and was reachable by the Galata bridge over the Golden Horn. The imposing Galata Tower has been an important landmark of the city of Istanbul for centuries and continues to impress all visitors of present day Istanbul. Read more
Castells are human towers from Catalonia which have traditionally been built during festivals and celebrations for over 300 years now. It's a unique activity to the region, and the tradition is kept alive by youngsters, children as well as elderlies who all participate in building these towers! It's an art, a tradition and way of life to people here. Read more
Located next to the majestic Albrechtsburg castle, the Meissen Cathedral (Hochstift Dom)is a Gothic church who stands high with pride at the highest point of the city. The cathedral was established in the year 968 and has been in use ever since. During the protestant reformation in the 15th Century, the Meissen diocese was dissolved and it turned into a protestant church. Read more
Located far away from Srinagar in a small village called Ladhoo, the presence of the ancient Jeevnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is barely known anymore, even to many Kashmiris. However, when I was traveling through the villages in Kashmir valley on a project to discover old and lost temples of the region, I asked people around specifically for leads to old temple which didn't exist on guidebooks at all. Read more
In case you thought the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas, would make you in to a lazy boy gulping down cocktails, lazying by the pool and chilling in the sun, you would be far from right. The ship has something for everyone, and if you are someone who enjoys adrenaline rush, then you are in for a treat! Read more
Meissen is a small town of about 30,000 residents in the free state of Saxony in Germany. But despite it's relatively small size, it's been a prominent part of Saxony and is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Saxony'. Located on the banks of river Meisabach, the current town was founded as a German town in the year 928 AD. Read more
Lucknow is a city seeped deep into history and a walk in the old quarters of the city can reveal secrets which can surprise even someone who lives in the city. I have been visiting Lucknow right from the time I was a kid but if there is one walk I can recommend, then it would certainly be the heritage walk in the city. Whether you do the Lucknow walk by yourself, or with a guide, the experience is bound to be enriching. I hope this would be a useful guide to travellers who love doing things by themselves.
Read more
Naropa 2016 is the largest Buddhist festival in the Himalayas abd is expected to be attended by over half a million devotees over a week-full of festivities. Due to the sheer scale and size of the event, it's also often referred to as 'Kumbh Mela of the Himalayas'.
Read more
The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site located from the Chateau de Chillon to the eastern outskirts of Lausanne. Till I time I visited Switzerland, I didn’t even know about Swiss Wine, leave alone these iconic wine yards. It was not my first visit to a wine yard and I have visited the famous Napa Valley in the California’s Bay Area, Yara Valley in Australia as well as our vineyards Nahik in Maharashtra. However,Lavaux Vineyards are unlike any other. Read more
The unswerving stillness of the jungle is broken only by the faint rumbling of our car. The light is falling, stars line up on the horizon as I and three of my friends drive from Masinagudi to Mudumalai. We hear the gentle jingle of the Mayar River winding its way like a giant serpent through a deep gorge parallel to the road. Massive trees with scraggy canopies on either side, cast ghastly silhouettes against the dusky sky. Flocks of birds return to their nests. Read more
In the monsoons, everyone in the city has to make a Lonavala trip. But there’s got to be a better way to escape the horridly jam-packed Bhushi Dam madness. In fact, what about a luxe way to enjoy the outdoors in this superb weather? We’ve done the homework and here are two great adventure resorts with a bevy of activities that will make that trip worthwhile. Read more
“Come quickly,” whispered my husband, looking very excited. I followed him, wondering what got this usually phlegmatic man so worked up. It was a dragonfly. So what, you may ask. Yes, you’ve probably seen dragonflies before but not like this one: all red, purple and pink. As it danced over a dark pink rose, it was difficult to tell where the rose began and where the dragonfly ended. Read more
My sole climbing feat before I set out on a high-altitude trek of 14,000 feet in the Himalayas this year was climbing a 50-feet-tall water tank in Puducherry. And that too nine years ago. I often recollected, with an odd mix of amusement and shame, how my knees got wobblier as I ascended the rusty rungs of the tank’s metal ladder, thanks to bouts of intense acrophobia… That is why, when folks at home greeted my brave decision to scale the Himalayas with stares of disbelief, it did not seem out of place. Read more
Ninety per cent of visitors to the Indian Himalayas keep visiting the same 10 per cent of places, over and over again. Pilgrimages aside, the hill stations and treks attract those looking out for genuine Himalayan adventure. But these folks are restricted by the lack of awareness on where to go, safety concerns and lack of options provided by tour organisers. Read more
Ljubljana’s central square in twilight is a thing of beauty. Fairy lights strung between buildings look like stars against a pinkish-blue sky. A jet plane, its initial trajectory hidden by the façade of a red Franciscan church, cuts across the horizon, leaving behind a faint trail. Adults ride past on bicycles, as kids run around excitedly. Tourists stop by food stalls serving crepes and mulled wine. Read more
I inhaled the clear and cold desert air and couldn’t help marvel at the amazing convenience of modern travel. At 5 a.m., I was in humid Chennai, and here I was, five hours later, in the middle of Kutch. A direct flight to Ahmedabad and a two-hour drive from the airport was all it took. Read more
It is incredible that even seven decades after independence, it is hard to find a travel guide dedicated to the North East. Largely neglected by citing geographical remoteness and political turbulence, tourism in the North East has not really lived up to its potential. Enumerating travel possibilities to the belt, travel enthusiast Rohan K. Abraham held a session in New Delhi’s Kunzum Café. Read more
Summer was at its worst when, one morning, I realised that I was probably one of the few left behind in blazing Delhi. After some quiet fuming, out came the route map of Himachal Pradesh, followed by a quick search for a suitable weekend getaway in the hills and a text to my good friend Moushumi, asking her to join me if possible. It was a tall order, considering that she lived in Bangalore. Read more
Weekends are hardly ever boring in Chennai any more. This time around, it’s the Latin Festival Madras. Five days, two cities and three venues of fun and dance starts today. Organised by Arun Srinivasan, founder and director of Salsa Madras, this is the third edition of the festival.
On Friday, September 23, at Surf Turf, Covelong Point Social Surf School, Kovalam, brunch with the instructors will be followed by a bachata session with Australian dancers Mitch and Ellicia. Party through the evening on the beach, and have an introductory surfing lesson before heading for the launch party at Drizzle Bar and Restaurant at Neelankarai. Read more
At Port Canaveral, you get to see a constant procession of boats and ships that pass through. The sight matches what we often see on the silver screen. Mega cruise ships set sail for exotic destinations from here. Submarines surface to visit the navy port for repairs and upkeep. Cargo vessels loaded with goods and river boats come and go. Fishing boats bring the daily catch ashore. Read more
In all probability, not many of us have seen a stage enactment of Hamlet. So how would it feel, to not just watch a live performance of this famous play, but at the very location in which Shakespeare set it: the Kronborg Castle in Denmark? It’s pretty mind-blowing. Take my word for it. Read more
It’s a bit of a ‘top of the world’ experience. After all, it is a view from the observation deck on the 125th floor of the tallest building in the world. That is, if you have not gone further up to the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa. The air at this level is rarefied, literally, as entry into the observatory also comes with special lounge access and a dedicated elevator which takes you through flash images of the world’s most iconic landmarks as it takes you up. Read more
The furious ringing of cowbells... It’s the sound the French town of Chamonix is awash with as runners of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) race towards the finish line. A sound that fills Ashok Daniel’s ears, two weeks after he became the youngest Indian to finish Europe’s most gruelling race that covers three countries and 10 alpine summits.
Read more
Delhi is among the top 50 global destinations when it comes to the number of international visitors, says a recent survey. Ranked at 48, the Capital witnesses a footfall of 2.58 million international visitors a year, who spend about $1.5 billion, excluding airfare. The findings are a part of the sixth annual Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index released on Thursday. Read more
No comments:
Post a Comment