The best way to follow-up Paris is to head straight for Amsterdam. After 4 days of back-to-back sight seeing; we chose to slow down the pace. Or at-least that’s what we tried to do. Thalys covers the distance – between the two cities – in about 3 hours. Technically, we had 36 hours in hand to explore Amsterdam. But, given…
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What’s the best advice for day four? Don’t get too ambitious. Yes, there maybe moments of overzealousness; but remember to stay calm. With most of the major monuments ticked off, it’s time to check out the Palace of Versailles. No trip to Paris would be complete without a visit to the Palace of Versailles. And since…
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What must be the rule of thumb for your third day in Paris? Slow down the pace. And if it’s a bright sunny day – you’d be in luck. Keep it simple. Walk, do the touristy stuff, take a break, and enjoy whatever you see en-route. The narrow alleys which lead to the Notre Dame Cathedral can turn…
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So you’ve survived your first day in Paris. Now it’s time to raise the bar and get those feet some much needed exercise. You’re thinking, “Surely, I could use the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus!”. Ah! But do you want to might miss out on the quaint sights en-route? Paris is best explored on foot. That said – it’s…
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Let’s suppose, for the next few posts, I’m sitting in an imaginary time machine and have set the dial to the summer of 2010. At this moment, we don’t have a blog, zero trip planning/travel experience, and butterflies in our stomachs. What we do have is two weeks of precious leave, an opportunity to discover…
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The central state of India, Madhya Pradesh, is known for its thick forest reserves and UNESCO World Heritage temples at Khajuraho. With six days in hand, we had to make a tough choice between 3 national parks, quaint towns, and iconic sights. Culture, wildlife, and a taste of rural India dominated our trip plan. On…
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The Kandariya Art & Cultural Centre, in Khajuraho, doubles up as a museum and performance venue. The first room displays furniture and woodwork objects crafted by local artisans. Intricate carvings on wood and stone adorn different everyday objects such as doors, statues, trunks, and beds. The craftsmanship of the local artisans is truly remarkable. At…
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If you’re an early riser, you shouldn’t miss a visit to Tsukiji Fish Market. It would be a good idea to check this page for practical information. Getting up at 4:00 am, to reach Tsukiji at 5:00 am for the Tuna auction, is an exercise in mind over matter. We skipped it and it’s something we regret.…
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Anyone, who loves a thriving city, shouldn’t miss an opportunity to visit Tokyo. After spending a week travelling south Japan, Tokyo was the last leg of our journey. It’s possible to see Tokyo in two days. Although, you might be left wanting for more. We stayed for a week in Tokyo, but I’ll try to…
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We spent out third and final day covering the Arashiyama-Sagano area. After a rather long day two, we preferred to keep it simple the next day. Although we had fewer places to cover, there was a reasonable amount of walking to be done. To get to Arashiyama, we took the JR Sagano line, from Kyoto…
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