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Get the Best Out of The Temple City Bhubaneswar

Fondly known as ‘The City of Temples’, Bhubaneshwar is the capital of the eastern Indian state of Odisha. This city serves as a hub for economic activities in the region and is also an important religious destination with hundreds of temples dotting the city’s landscape. Being one of the first Indian cities to be modernly… Continue reading Get the Best Out of The Temple City Bhubaneswar

Bhopal: A City of Old and New India

Though not a top tourist draw (yet), Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is a royal odyssey. Founded by Raja Bhoj, Bhopal’s history dates back to the 11th century. The present city was established by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed, in the 18th century. Interestingly, unlike any other princely state in Indian history, Bhopal was ruled… Continue reading Bhopal: A City of Old and New India

How to Spend Christmas in Croatia on A Budget

Christmas in Europe may sound like it will cause a severe bleeding in your bank account, but Croatia could save you from headaches. With many advent events and Christmas fairs spread across the country, there are at least one or two cities that suit your budget. We have listed down some of the Croatian towns… Continue reading How to Spend Christmas in Croatia on A Budget

Things to do in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling capital, sits at the intersection of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap waterways. It was a central point for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. With a long and rich history, the country has faced a lot of turmoil for decades. The reminiscent exist in the form of museums and ruins… Continue reading Things to do in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Ultimate Guide to Istanbul, the World’s ‘New Rome’

We had made friends for life while on a group backpacking trip across south-western Turkey. After a 10-day road trip, we were finally in the city of Istanbul. The sky had turned copper-sulphate-blue, and our camper-van did a continental crossing over the Bosphorus bridge – Asia was behind us, and Europe beckoned. Bosphorous bridge in… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Istanbul, the World’s ‘New Rome’

Lahaul & Spiti: A Winter Paradise on Earth

Lahaul and Spiti were two different districts in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh but have now amalgamated into a single entity. Located at an elevation of nearly 4000 meters above the sea level, this mountain desert district is also one of the least populated in the country. High elevation with hardly any hazard of… Continue reading Lahaul & Spiti: A Winter Paradise on Earth

Colours of Autumn in Kashmir

Kashmir is India’s stairway to paradise. Any seasonS here tell a different story, but my favourite season and the most magical time to visit Kashmir is the Autumn season, which sets in from mid-September to mid-November. Autumn is Kashmir’s golden season — everything turns golden and all imaginable hues of yellow, gold and orange. Misty… Continue reading Colours of Autumn in Kashmir

Best Places to Celebrate Christmas in India

CC0 by Max Pixel India is a vast nation with perhaps the highest diversity of languages and cultures. If there’s one thing that sets it apart from the other countries is the number of festivals it has and the enthusiasm with which each is celebrated. This is something that you’ll probably only find in India.… Continue reading Best Places to Celebrate Christmas in India

Eat, Pray, Love – A Journey through Asia

Have you watched the movie Eat, Pray, Love starring Julia Roberts? Following the protagonist’s pursuits across Italy, India and Indonesia, I wondered what could be my perfect ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ itinerary across Asia. There were many contenders as I reminisced about my travel destinations. It finally boiled down to these three places – Eat at Tokyo,… Continue reading Eat, Pray, Love – A Journey through Asia

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