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Mumbai- An Irresistibly Fascinating City

August 27, 2019 by Bhakti Luhar2 Comments

According to me, words fall short to praise the Mumbai city popularly known as the “City of Dreams” in India. Previously known as Bombay, it is a city that never sleeps which is absolutely true. This mesmerizing city offers a blend of the ultramodern architecture, historical monuments, beaches, hills and a lot more. Mumbai is also the powerhouse of Indian business, industry, trade, financial and entertainment capital of India. A perfect mix of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Bridges, Chennai, Culture, England, Fashion, Festival, Film, Flowers, Food and Wine, India, Markets, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Train Travel

Authentic Food Travel in Goa

November 22, 2018 by Yogesh SLeave a Comment

A former Portuguese colony, Goa is situated on the western coast of India which has a rich history. There is a unique amalgamation of Portuguese and Indian architecture and culture which attracts many tourists all year round! Compared to the other Indian states, Goa is overtly different. The population of Goa consists of Roman Catholics, Hindus and a small portion of Muslim community. Goan Cuisine: A Perfect Balance Of The West And The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Bus Travel, Celebrity, Chennai, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, History, India, Resort, Restaurants, Seafood, Street Food, Tuscany, Village

10 Days of Greece Holidays – 1Girl, 1Guy, 1Crazy Adventure

September 11, 2018 by Savvy Fernweh2 Comments

Recently I visited Greece for a 10 day holiday. Before planning our travels, I had some questions: - What are the best islands to visit in Greece? - Where to stay? - What to do? We had only 10 days and wanted this to be a dream trip. So we carefully chose to visit Santorini island, Mykonos island and Vikos Gorge in Zagoria. Although we had multiple flights through Athens, we did not really explore the city. Here are our favorite places … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Chennai, Dancing, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, Greece, Hot springs, India, Istanbul, Mountain Climbing, Music, Nightlife, Paradise, Photography, Restaurants

Cruise Lines International Association Unveils Some of the Most Amazing Cruise Destinations Around the World

October 21, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

(WASHINGTON, DC)— It’s Plan a Cruise Month and the cruise industry is celebrating by unveiling some of the most amazing and unbelievable cruise destinations around the globe. A trip to the tropics may be the first destination that comes to mind for many. At the same time, cruise lines are continuously expanding itineraries to reach more exotic corners of the world and hidden gems for travelers. According to Cruise Lines International … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, America, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Beach, Cambodia, Canals, Castle, Chennai, Christmas, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Desert, Dubai, Egypt, Europe, Fiji, France

Most Amazing People We’ve Met On Our Travels

August 23, 2014 by Illia & NastiaLeave a Comment

While traveling we meet a lot of people with different destinies, dreams, and lifestyles. We forget immediately about the majority of them, but some live in our memories as if we’ve just talked to them. Today we’d like to share the most touching stories of people from different cultures, social classes and continents we collected during our travels. KAREN GIRL This girl belongs to Karen tribe, also known as long-necks. When she was born, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Art, Asia, Burma, Cambodia, Chennai, Dancing, Dubai, England, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, France, India, Music, Paris, Rome, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Village

Borivali National Park, Mumbai: The Urban Jungle

August 2, 2013 by Bhavani Ramesh1 Comment

Sanjay Gandhi National Park or Borivali National Park, as its popularly known, lies in northern suburb of Borivali, Mumbai. It is 104 km2 (40 sq mi) of forest surrounded by the traffic, noise and the chaos of one of the most populated cities in India. It is remarkable that such a large national park exists INSIDE a city! It has a vast population of flora and fauna; some rare butterflies, deer and even 22 leopards! It is a designated UNESCO … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Caves, Chennai, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, History, India, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New York City, Rainforest, Traffic, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

Kodagu (Coorg) Southwest Karnataka, India

July 3, 2013 by Rochelle PotkarLeave a Comment

PART ONE Nature’s show On long circuitous winding roads, close your eyes to keep away the tumultuous feeling that erupts as bile climbs the ravines of your own inner system. Suffer motion sickness on a mountain road or keep Avamin and lime ready. Or just stick your eyes out, arrest your breath and stare in awe. This is for what you’ve escaped the humdrum of your congested city life. Wide vistas of undulating green and inhabitation of small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Chennai, China, Chocolate, Coffee, Flowers, Food and Wine, India, Massage, Nightlife, Palm Trees, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Possible Himalayan Trek to Sikkim

November 27, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

I've been to India several times already; earlier this year I secured a 10 year multiple entry visa, for more exploring within this amazing country. We visited Chennai in July for my sister's wedding - as expected, the weather was hot and humid - frequent dips in the pool made the weather more bearable. It was nice to visit Southern India for the first time - although we were missing the mountains. A few years ago we got to experience the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Andes, Chennai, Himalayas, History, India, Mountain Climbing, Nepal, Traffic, Trekking, Visa, Walking tour, Wedding

The Elephanta Suite

August 1, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Elephanta Suite by Paul Theroux Mr. Theroux brings to life three separate short stories - involving travelers, all of which are set in real life India. The first story features a long time married couple seeking relaxation at a spa and both husband and wife seek relationships with other individuals. The second involves a "middle of the road" lawyer from America who follows his lust in the seedy slums of Mumbai. The third story involves a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: America, Chennai, India, Spa

Jetting from Chennai to Bangkok

July 13, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

We jumped on our Air Asia flight last night from MAA-BKK. The route opened up earlier this year and we immediately seized the opportunity to buy severely discounted tickets during Air Asia's promotional period. We paid £89 per person for the round trip ticket - about 3.5 hours each way! Course with Air Asia you get a basic flight - no food or drink, seats that are agonizingly tight for tall people and most of the time a middle or window seat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Chennai, Drinking, Food and Wine, India, Namibia, Taxi, Thailand, Village, Wine Tasting

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