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8 Films To See Before You Visit London
From Oliver Twist to Trainspotting, and from the Harry Potter series to Notting Hill, London has been showcased in several films throughout the years. Here, guest blogger Pallavi Patil, shares 8 of her favourite London films. I. A Clockwork Orange (1971), Stanley Kubrick Take a breezy walk along the Thamesmead South in London…visit the glory of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire [...]
Jaipur, Vibrant Capital Of Rajasthan
Aline Dobbie relives her trip to Jaipur, where she stayed at some lovely hotels, saw the sights of Jaipur, shopped, rode an elephant and attended a wedding. Jaipur – the pink city to which I returned in February has seen huge progress with the pink restoration much in evidence and huge new roads and a new international airport [...]
Festivals Of India: Ramnavami
With Ramnavami just gone by, we’ve curated a series of photographs and tidbits related to the festival, from our social media posts on Facebook and Twitter. Do tell us how you like them. Ramnavami; Celebrating The Birth Of The Prince Of Ayodhya The Hindu festival of Ramnavami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the 7th [...]
Wonders Of Malaysia I: Penang
Heading off on a beach holiday to Malaysia? Don’t miss out on other attractions. Rashmi Deshpande presents a series of popular tourist attractions that you can’t afford to miss in Malaysia. Part I in a series on Malaysia holidays. *All photographs courtesy Tourism Malaysia Part I: Penang George Town, the capital of Penang, has the [...]
Treasures Of India: The Caves Of Ajanta
A dense forest… A hunter, on the trail of a tiger… Suddenly, through a clearing in the forest, he sees, not an animal, but a cavern in the valley below. He is intrigued. He treks through the jungle with his hunting party, hacking his way to the site, and discovers caves full of some of [...]
Treasure-Hunting Holidays Around The World
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 [...]
Ms Adventure: Fearless Female Explorers From The 21st Century
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 [...]
Regrets: Are we slaves to time?
Lisa Niver Rajna reminisces about time as she walks around the Sun Temple in Konark “24 sandstone wheels, one for each hour of the day” Walking around the Sun Temple in Konark, India, one can’t help but think about time. The temple has seven horses drawing a carriage, one for each day of the week. [...]
Ms Adventure: Fearless Female Explorers From The 20th Century
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 [...]
Morocco Adventure
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 [...]
Offbeat Adventures
Best Places To Go Backpacking In Canada
Canada is an underrated country often forgotten by travellers when planning their world trip. Nevertheless, I thought me and my hefty back-pack would give it a gamble and without a doubt it paid off. There was no denying Canada’s wonderful, diverse landscape in which I had the privilege to travel across, complete with some of [...]
