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Torna Fort Adventure: Trek Through Monsoon Magic and Maratha Legacy!

October 5, 2025 by UrbanchatsLeave a Comment

Torna Fort Adventure

Greetings, fellow wanderers! I’m Dhanwant, a corporate employee from Pune who finds solace in escaping the daily grind through travel and adventure. On a vibrant Sunday, I set out with my friends Vedant, Ajay, and their friend Abhi now my friend too, because as the boys’ rule goes, “Dost ka dost, apna dost!” for an unforgettable trek to Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad. Nestled in the Sahyadri Range, this historic fort, famously captured by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Architecture, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Chennai, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Taxi, Traffic, Trekking, Village, Wildlife

The QE2 Sails Again! This Time… On a Culinary Journey

October 5, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Around the World in 80 Days — launching October 1 to December 19 2025. From Southampton to Singapore, Marseille to Mumbai — One Ship. Eighty Destinations. Infinite Flavours. This October, the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) will set sail on a new kind of voyage – one of flavour, culture, and nostalgia – with the launch of an extraordinary culinary series, Around the World in 80 Days. Running for 80 nights from 1 October to 19 December … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Chennai, Culture, Dubai, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Passport, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Wedding

Bangkok Indians: ‘You Are Lucky Man’

August 5, 2025 by Ben BarteeLeave a Comment

Originally published via Armageddon Safari: In the Big Mango, the extremely friendly prostitutes outside the “massage” shops on the street all tell me I’m “so handsome man.” Related: Critical Insights: What Makes Thai Prostitutes Superbly Talented The strange Indian men who prowl those same streets all tell me I’m “lucky man.” Lucky and handsome! I feel so fucking special every time I step outside. (Forget SSRIs or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Bangkok Thailand, Chennai, India, Massage, Restaurants, Shopping Mall

Wine Tasting in India?

March 1, 2025 by Dave4 Comments

When I told my brother in law that we were visiting Nashik in India to try their wines, his response was something like, "when I was growing up in Chennai, Indian wines were not considered very good". That was in the 1970s and 1980s. Things have changed in this regard with a select number of Indian wineries having elevated viticulture practices and winemaking, Chandon India being on the forefront of doing so. I arrived in Mumbai from Bangkok; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Brazil, Chennai, China, Festival, Food and Wine, France, Harvest, History, India, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Traffic, Village, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Where in the World Am I Now?

November 1, 2024 by Dave2 Comments

Driving from Mumbai to Nashik we passed road construction chaos. If I had to guess I would say completion on this project will be sometime between 550 and 750 years from now. It had the appearance of having been worked on for decades with little progress to show for the effort. What appeared to be total chaos for kilometers included piles of rotting garbage, lengthy sections of broken pavement, stones everywhere, partially paved sections covered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Chennai, India, Los Angeles, Music, Restaurants, Traffic, Universal Studios, Walking tour

Jamaica Welcome First Non Stop Commercial Service From the U.S. to Ian Fleming International International Airport in Ocho Rios by American Airlines

March 3, 2024 by Dave1 Comment

Pictured: The Hon. Daryl Vaz Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, MP (center) cuts the symbolic ribbon with partners and stakeholders to commemorate the arrival of American Airlines Flight AA 4007 at Jamaica’s Ian Fleming International Airport. KINGSTON, JAMAICA, March 2024 – Jamaica is pleased to have welcomed new non-stop air service flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) by American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, American Airlines, Amsterdam, Boston, Caribbean, Chennai, Chicago, Cruising, Dallas, Germany, Honeymoon, Jamaica, London, New York City, Ocho Rios, Paris, Pennsylvania, Rome, Spain

Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair

September 10, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. You joined Finnair as Chief Commercial Officer in May 2019.  How did you and your team deal with this unprecedented situation in 2020 and what were the strategies to lead Finnair out of the crisis stronger than ever? We quickly grasped the situation and learned how to agilely change our plans. We redesigned core commercial processes and governance allowing for faster decision making and quicker implementation of activities. Our fantastic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Asia, Chennai, Chicago, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, History, India, Museum, Music, New York City, North America, Restaurants

Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Stopover Visitor for 2022

July 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 2022 – Continuing the destination's strong tourism recovery, Jamaica welcomed its one millionth stopover arrival for 2022 today. This significant milestone was celebrated with the arrival of Brian Simmons, who recently landed at Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) on JetBlue flight 1479 from New York's JFK airport. Pictured: Deputy Mayor, Montego Bay, Richard Vernon (at left); Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Bahamas, Caribbean, Chennai, Cruising, Culture, Germany, Jamaica, London, New York City, Paris, Rome, Spain, Toronto, Wedding, Wildlife

Eligibility and requirements

April 12, 2022 by Amy AndersonLeave a Comment

Vaccination and test requirements Fully vaccinated travellers can fly on any Singapore Airlines flight and enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore via VTL flights if they meet the following criteria: All vaccination certificates, regardless of place of issuance and whether digitally verifiable or not, will be accepted as proof of vaccination. Children aged 12 years and below are exempted from the vaccination requirement. Provide a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Angkor Wat, Art, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Britain, Cambodia, Canada, Chennai, Denmark, Dubai, England, France, Frankfurt, Germany, Houston, India, Indonesia

Holland America Love Letters to Alaska Contest

March 5, 2022 by Dave2 Comments

Have you ever wanted to visit Alaska? Perhaps cruise the Inside Passage? Here is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Recently I was approached by Holland America to get the word out about a fun contest which runs through March 15, 2022. In celebration of 75 years of Alaska exploration (the first cruise company to offers cruises in Alaska and the Yukon), Holland America is hosting a Love Letters to Alaska contest, free to enter for all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Alaska, America, Art, Canada, Chennai, Cruising, Denali, Hot springs, Wildlife

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