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What’s the best thing about treasures? Undoubtedly, finding one of your own. And with Easter Sunday coming up, Tunali Mukherjee sends you on a treasure hunt of a different sort. (Hint: You’ll need to pack your sense of adventure and Indy’s tool-purse, along with your passport for this one!) Hunt For Flying Treasures Where: Burma [...]
March 25, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

History, we suspect, was written by a man. There are, literally, thousands of books about gritty, bearded men setting off on long voyages. A quick glance at the ‘Explorers section’ of the local library, or history textbook, will confirm this. But hiding innocuously between books about Marco Polo and Magellan, are stories of equally gritty [...]
March 21, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

One of the most dramatic and memorable ways to teach your kids about the circle of life–without taking them to see the Lion King again–is to go on a real life African safari. But going on a safari is not always as romantic as it sounds, and taking your kids with you poses some extraordinary [...]
March 11, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

Travel through India can be a richly rewarding experience. From ancient art and history, a rich tribal culture, local and world-class shopping, luxury, budget and wildlife urban experiences, natural and man-made wonders and high adventure, there is so much to see and do. So where can a woman travelling alone, go to experience all this [...]
March 8, 2013 / 4 Comments / Read More

History, we suspect, was written by a man. There are, literally, thousands of books about gritty, bearded men setting off on long voyages. A quick glance at the ‘Explorers section’ of the local library, or history textbook, will confirm this. But hiding innocuously between books about Marco Polo and Magellan, are stories of equally gritty [...]
January 10, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

You’ve been there during the summer—beautiful hill stations in the Himalayas, nestled between valleys and mountain passes, offering a cool respite from the scorching temperature of the plains. But when Sangeetha Sampath visited Mussoorie, Ranikhet, Auli, Manali and Chail in winter, she discovered winter secrets hidden by the Himalayas, from summer-time tourists. Bollywood’s obsession with [...]
October 9, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

This is the time of year when people begin to plan their forthcoming holidays in India during the autumn and winter season, when once again the sun is not an enemy and the rains have hopefully come and departed, leaving a clean, washed and refreshed land awaiting its visitors. Very recently we were doing the [...]
September 26, 2012 / 4 Comments / Read More

This stunning North African country is filled with unforgettable sights and extraordinary attractions. From its cosmopolitan centers to its rural treks, Morocco is poised to be your adventure of a lifetime. Pepper your itinerary with any or all of the following must-see sites, landmarks, and activities this culturally rich nation has to offer. Peaks of [...]
September 25, 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More

History, we suspect, was written by a man. There are, literally, thousands of books about gritty, bearded men setting off on long voyages. A quick glance at the ‘Explorers section’ of the local library, or history textbook, will confirm this. But hiding innocuously between books about Marco Polo and Magellan, are stories of equally gritty [...]
June 21, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

If you thought Australia was all about cricket, kangaroos and beer, you may have given in to some severe travellers’ myths. Not only does Australia have superb wine and cuisine, but its wildlife refuses to stick to long-established conventions. So ditch the animal kingdom rulebook and travel with Ayesha Nair as she takes you on [...]
May 3, 2012 / No Comment / Read More