History of Konark Sun Temple – A World Heritage Site The wind howled across the desolate beach. The waves of the Bay of Bengal seemed to have gone berserk as they rose high to crash against the beach in a ceaseless cacophony of sound. The sky was overcast and a pall of black gloom seemed […]
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A day tour of Bangalore with a difference “I want to see a different perspective of Bangalore”, that was the request from a friend as we sat across each other in the Shangri La hotels lobby. He was in the city on business and had ear-marked a day to spend with me and get a
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Optimize your travel costs Travel is something that seems to have entrenched deeply in our DNA’s. Having said so, we are constantly on the lookout to maximize our travel experiences and also look for ways and means to cut our travel costs. Of course, cutting costs does not mean compromising on quality, what it means
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Belarus Belarus is a relatively lesser-known country in Europe that has lots of great places to visit that most people don’t know about. The wide diversity of things to do in Belarus allows everyone to find something interesting. The country is the best place to visit if you are a nature lover if you want
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Planning a Last Minute Honeymoon Trip to The Maldives The Maldives has become a popular place for romantic honeymoon vacations. Nestled in the Indian Ocean, the island chain happens to be the smallest country in Asia—by both geography and population. But that just makes it a stunning and secluded place to enjoy some post-wedding time
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I looked up at the Peepal tree, it was the time of the season when new leaves had sprouted and the tree had a tender green look. The heart shaped leaves fluttered in the morning breeze as I wondered what was so special about this tree that millions congregated here, just to spend a few
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8 Ways to Save on Your Next Road Trip Road trips can be a blast, windows down, tunes up and it’s cheaper than plane tickets, right? Not always. With rising gas prices, finding places to sleep along the way and the cost of food, road trip expenses can add up. But, there are insider tricks
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World Environment Day – Connecting People to Nature Connecting people to nature is the theme of the World Environment Day, this year. This year’s theme is an invitation for all of us to contemplate about how we are an integral part of nature and is also a call for us to appreciate the bounty of
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Boat Cruise on the Lake Kivu The turquoise waters of Lake Kivu shimmered as the boat cut through it gently, as if afraid it may disturb the serenity of the moment. I was on the upper deck of a small houseboat, soaking in the panoramic view that was all around us as we moved gently.
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Road trip across Rajasthan – Dos and Don’ts Road trips are an incredible experience in themselves, and nothing beats one amidst the glorious dunes of a dessert. Strewn across the landscape like mounds of gold in the sun, the deserts of Rajasthan are one of the best places to indulge in a long road trip.
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