A dreamy-eyed camel rider, takes time-off and soaks in the sights which surround him. And it would be truly hard to blame him. After all, how often do you find a high altitude desert, situated between, towering mountains and clear blue skies? At an elevation of (3048 m), the Nubra Valley in Ladakh (India) is a dream in itself.
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Life’s all about collecting experiences – through photographs or words. Or perhaps, by storing a memory, in a small (virtual) box in your mind. The best way to build those experiences is to travel. These are not our top 5 experiences. They’re just the ones which stuck on. Try a jeep safari or a hike…
Read MoreA Chinese philosopher, Zhuangzi, dreamed one night that he changed to a butterfly. When he woke up, he sighed: “Did I change to the butterfly or did the butterfly change to me? Perhaps, my present being is no more than a dream of the butterfly?” – A preface from…
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Travel can prove to be an expensive affair, especially, if you don’t plan it right. Do we plan our own trips? That’s one question we never get tired of being asked. YES! That’s what makes our trips unique. And while others might cringe at the thought of staying up and searching for cheap fares; we consider…
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Neighbouring France and Germany, the city of Basel offers a heady mix of natural beauty, traditional Swiss culture, and modernity. Undoubtedly, there would be lots to pursue here. But if you’re making a pit-stop at Basel, with less than a day in hand, then taking a walk along the River Rhine should be your top priority. Evenings are perfect to…
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OK. To tell you the truth, we didn’t know who Fidel was – not until I Googled his name yesterday. And yes, he’s Bruges most famous citizen – atleast that’s what most of the other blogs and travel portals say! I mistook him for Lupo, another celebrity (royal) dog. So what’s the deal with Fidel? Well, besides…
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In a quaint coffee shop in Shillong… I sip on my green tea. The waitress politely smiles at me. I smile back. She: “Excuse me Ma’am. It would be better if you removed the strainer.” Me: “Oh! I thought…umm…I’m embarrassed!” She: “It’s all right. We get that often!”
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The best part of choosing your base in Brussels/Belgium is that it’s conveniently located to some of the most interesting cities and towns in Europe. After Cologne we chose to do a day trip to Antwerp with our friends. There are regular trains from Brussels to Antwerp. The journey is under an hour – making it perfect…
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Getting there: During our stay in Belgium, we decided to make a day trip to Köln. There are regular train services connecting Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid to Köln. And if you have more time to spare – it might be a good idea to stay the night – before continuing towards Düsseldorf, Berlin & Hamburg. We skipped the…
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1. A MAP. It all starts here! Get hold of a map, either a world map or the map of a country/continent – you’d want to visit. A trip can be planned years, months and sometimes even few days ahead. It’s best to do your research, on the main city; you’d want to start your trip…
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