So there is an unwritten immigration rule when you travel to Thailand, or to be more specific, Phuket. The rule goes like this – you cannot get in and out of the country without visiting James Bond Island. Okay. I am just kidding. There is no rule like that. But, it is also true that … Continue reading Five Times James Bond Island Tour in Phuket is Worth It
Sightseeing in Singapore with a Twist
Singapore has been written about umpteen times before this. Yes, yes, the magnificent Marina Bay Sands, the Sentosa Island, Gardens by the Bay, et all. Perhaps, I am rather a little too late to write about things to see and do in Singapore. But, don’t they say better late than never? But let me give … Continue reading Sightseeing in Singapore with a Twist
Four Best Ways to Explore Munich
If you are planning a trip to Deutschland or Germany and if you are done with having Berlin on your checklist, meine freunde, my friends, do add Munich to your list. Munich is rich in history and culture. The city was rebuilt almost literally from ashes after colossal destruction during the 2nd World War. So … Continue reading Four Best Ways to Explore Munich
Five Ways to Tackle Solo Travel Jitters
It takes a huge leap of faith on an individual’s part to embark on a solo trip. It can as exciting and scary as hell, at the same time. Of course, you can go solo even with a travel agency, which has its own set of pros and cons. But where there is a will, … Continue reading Five Ways to Tackle Solo Travel Jitters
Top 6 Things For Prague To Be on Every Travel Buff’s List
Our European dream took us to Prague, after Berlin. I have always been fascinated by Prague, thanks to Books and James Bond and Mission Impossible films. The cobbled streets, the medieval architecture and so many other things had made me want to go to ‘Praha’. There are a lot of reasons why a travel enthusiast … Continue reading Top 6 Things For Prague To Be on Every Travel Buff’s List
5 Takeaways for life from Solo Trip
Solo trips are the talk of the town. So many people are embarking on solo trips for various purposes – to take a break, explore the ‘other side’ of their personalities, to meet people – the list is endless. Cheryl Strayed, the protagonist in the film ‘Wild’, found her sanity and purpose on her solo … Continue reading 5 Takeaways for life from Solo Trip
It’s The Wall! It’s Berlin!
The centrestage for the World War 2, Berlin was our next frontier. Having read about Berlin and the wall probably umpteen times in the history books and seen movies revolving around the war, I was quite excited. I looked forward to see the remnants of the events which changed the course of international politics. It … Continue reading It’s The Wall! It’s Berlin!
Glimpses of Enchantment – I Am’sterdam!
Post bustling Brussels, it was time for a rendezvous with perhaps one of the most vibrant and free-spirited cities in the world, Amsterdam. For some, the sheer openness and liberal fabric of this city may come as a shock. But that is quintessentially what makes the city it is. Needless to say it adds to … Continue reading Glimpses of Enchantment – I Am’sterdam!
The Adventure Called Yala National Park
If Nuwara Eliya had the makings of a European Hamlet, Yala National Park and the area around it was quintessentially Sri Lanka. Lush green landscape punctuated by water bodies. The National Park, however, was quite an adventure. Before we get to the Safari part, I would like to tell those who want to visit to … Continue reading The Adventure Called Yala National Park
Glimpses of Enchantment-Bustling Brussels
After bidding adieu to the city of lights with a heavy heart, we embarked on our journey to Amsterdam. But Brussels awaited us on the way. If Paris was a glamorous, youthful diva, Brussels was a seasoned, wordly wise, slightly elder woman. It had the old world charm. I was excited about being in the … Continue reading Glimpses of Enchantment-Bustling Brussels
