Seoul has its fair share of palaces and palace complexes. We’d already explored Changdeokgung Palace on the earlier weekend and chose Gyeongbokgung Palace for the change of royal guard ceremony. Gyeongbokgung Palace can be easily reached by taking the subway line 3 to Gyeongbokgung station and exiting the station at Exit 5. Alternatively, you can take line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station and leave…
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Where is our happy place? Let me rephrase that. When is it – that we’re the most happy? When we get a chance to kick-off our shoes and feel the cool water. When we leave concrete roads for earthy gravel. When we chance upon moments, like these, that seem like a fairytale setting. And when we…
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30,000 ft above the surface of the earth – all visible boundaries blur. War ceases to exist, and humans coalesce into an infinitesimal dot. 30,000 ft below, on earth, boundaries are drawn. Countries are born, people start assuming nationalities, and race – formed. War is an irrefutable reality. Often confused – with a need – for peace.…
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Generally, I don’t pay much attention to local food. I could survive on bread & cheese or opt for fast food. And I would prefer vegetables over meat. I can visualise food lovers shaking their head in disappointment. I guess, I’m that not into food. And it works for us – as Basil is the foodie. Korean…
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After spending a day or two in Bangkok, we shifted base to Pattaya. OK. So, what could be remotely scary in a scenic beach paradise? The inevitable adventure water sports. I’ve got a strong aversion to water. I’m not sure if it is because of my inability to swim or the power the sea commands.…
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Much before we became seasoned travellers or thought of starting a travel blog, somewhere in 2007, we set off for our maiden international trip (together) to Thailand. Although it was a group tour, the price of the tour was what made us opt for it. It was the first and probably, last time, we opted for one. And…
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We had three hours to spare after reaching Yangshuo. Many tourists headed towards their hotels. There were people everywhere. It kind of spoiled the beauty of the location. The weather was pleasant and yet we were too tired to appreciate it. I couldn’t bear to walk the town after 4 hours on the cruise. We…
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“Fear Of The Dark” I am a man who walks alone And when I’m walking a dark road At night or strolling through the park When the light begins to change I sometimes feel a little strange A little anxious when it’s dark. Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have constant fear…
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Listed as one of the top 10 things-to-do in China, the River Li Cruise, should feature on your China travel itinerary. The cruise lives up to the hype created by travel portals and the local tourism department. The magnificent Karst mountains closing in on the Li River – as you cruise by – is an experience…
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It’s not possible to cover the vast expanse of a country like China. Skipping Xi’an from your travel itinerary, might seem like a sensible thing to do, if you’re pressed for time. But, if you’re a culture enthusiast – it might prove to be a mistake. After four days of exhaustive walking in Beijing, we headed to Xi’an, the…
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