There was a chill in the air, as we checked out of our hotel in Shimla. It was the month of December and one can expect as much if not more when you are literally in “The Lap of the Himalayas” of Himachal Pradesh.…
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The dawn chorus of the birds slowly pierced the veils of sleep beneath which I was submerged. At first, the chirping of the birds appeared muted and coming from somewhere far beyond the realms of sleep. Gradually the chorus built up to a cacophonic crescendo.…
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The beaches of Bali beckon with heavenly grandeur. The moment you set foot on Bali the sea breeze will gently caress you and softly whisper these Persian words of the famous poet and musician Amir Khusrau in your ears:
“Agar Firdaus bar roo-e Zameen ast,
Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.”…
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Pictures and visuals of the River Seine bursting its banks and inundating the streets of Paris grabbed my attention earlier this year. News reports indicated that mercifully the rains had stopped short of another disaster, evoking memories of the floods of 1910.…
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India is a land of historic monuments, amazing temples, churches, mosques and mausoleums. A veritable treasure trove for history, culture and architecture aficionados. Apart from the well-known sights and sounds, India has some wonderful surprises at many nooks and corners of its vast expanse which are relatively unknown.…
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We clambered down from the bus, barely avoiding a collision with two kids who were merrily playing on the road unaware of the surroundings. We were excited as we were a few meters away from yet another historic monument of Incredible India.…
Bibi Ka Maqbara – Another Love Story, Another Taj Mahal Read More »
All of us love fairy tales, don’t we? It was the enchanting tale of a princess that had brought us to Goa, on our way to the Dudhsagar Falls.
Before we talk about our experience at Dudhsagar Falls, it is but appropriate to narrate here the story that drew us there in the first place.…
Dudhsagar Falls – Guide to Lesser Known Gem of Goa, India Read More »
It was with a feeling of great relief that we looked at the signboard that glowed in the night. The signboard read HOTEL EUROPA. We had had a harrowing experience in the morning which bordered on the agony and later had some ecstatic moments in Florence.…
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Udaipur, the city of lakes is one of the throbbing tourist hubs in India. It has lots to offer in terms of culture, history, nature, spirituality and food. Beautifully surrounded by the Aravalli mountain ranges, and home to four big lakes, it houses beautiful palaces, museums, parks and artisan hubs.…
Top 10 Things To Do in Udaipur in 48 hours Read More »
It’s very easy to burn through your budget when visiting Sydney. It has so many great attractions, available activities, bars, restaurants and shops that it is quite hard to keep your money in your wallet. Additionally, all those things are not what you would normally call cheap.…
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