Rajasthan is the land of kings & queens- their kingdoms, palaces & forts and stories. When I visited Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, what intrigued me was that these places were not just about the grandeur, the colorful lifestyle and the desert but also about stories that took birth here. Stories of various kinds – war, love, sacrifices, stories...Read More

While my husband was away in Vegas, I decided on a photography tour to Belur Halebid including a day’s break at Chikmagalur along with my son and my mother. I have been driving since long and have driven out of Bangalore to hill stations nearby, but this was my first time without any adult capable of...Read More

Last Sunday, my son and I stumbled upon an article about the most haunted places in India while checking something on internet. To our surprise, the second in the list mentioned was a place where both of us had been some two years back- Kuldhara near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India. I dug out all the...Read More

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Traveling for a vacation entails a lot of planning, a comprehensive one, where each sector needs to be taken care of. Bookings for travel, deciding on the place to stay, local transport, renting a car if required, everything needs careful thought and meticulous planning. One of the most important things that people often overlook is...Read More

South America is for everyone and is not really restricted to those who only choose to travel first class by air or stay in luxury resorts. There are plenty of beautiful exotic destinations that are not on the popular or most-visited list, yet they offer equally good, if not more, wonderful enticing sights that compare with...Read More

South America offers a delightful vacation for the whole family with its unique destinations and amazing natural wonders. South America offers diverse landscape and unique sights, as well as some exotic and rare flora and fauna. It is a learning trip for the children and an enlightening one for the adults who can learn about...Read More

It would not be incorrect to say that South America has been attracting people from all over the world for centuries.  The earliest ones were the explorers, and then came those who built colonies all across the continents; and today it is the tourists who visit the continent for tour and travel. The uppermost concern...Read More

The magnificent continent of South America is blessed with breathtaking natural sights of beautiful landscapes ranging from snow-capped mountains, lush green forests teeming with amazing wildlife, beautiful pristine islands; to the clear water lakes and silvery sandy unspoiled beaches. South America offers such beautiful diverse landscape and unique sights that if we were to put...Read More

South America is vast continents with 12 independent countries and every country has its distinctive culture and lifestyle. Though, to an outsider, this may not be perceptible at first glance due to certain similarities. These countries started their life as colonies of the European powers and their antecedents date back to 18th century. Spanish and...Read More

First time I went to Singapore was in 2007 while we were posted in Penang. Being a fan of natural wonders, I wasn’t quite moved by the showpiece constructions, skyscrapers or man-made tourist attractions in Singapore. However, I realized the importance of city only after I saw the joy on my son’s face during another...Read More

Best honeymoon destinations are those which are secluded, exclusive, and resplendent in natural grandeur. Some may also prefer places rich in history, culture, and architecture which bring out the warmth of discovering new experiences together.  If you are planning to celebrate the beginning of married life with something idyllic, unique and exotic, then the vast...Read More

For those who live for the love for adventures, there is no other place on earth like South America which offers such diverse range of adventures on unique landscape of towering mountains and waterfalls, wide and long rivers, azure blue lakes, dense jungles, magnificent beaches, salt flats and deserts, miles of vineyards, glaciers and icebergs;...Read More

It does feel totally blessed to be able to spend the night literally under the sky with stars and the moon above, in a cottage which has an open roof and is situated near the banks of a river. And am talking about a distance of just 220 plus km from Bangalore.  Amazing right? This place...Read More

South America offers some of the most spectacular natural wonders which are also unique in the world. These are so many and diverse that it would be difficult to list all of them in a short list. The only way is to include those places is to qualify them in terms of superlatives such as...Read More

Every time I travel I learn something new and realize no matter how old am getting, I am still a newbie in the school of life. Here are some of the most unforgettable experiences and lessons gathered over last 10 years of our traveling. Lessons I learnt from a decade of traveling Most people in the world...Read More

Ever faced any problem with language in a different country where the driver wouldn’t even understand the meaning of ‘stop the car’? Or have you ever made an impromptu plan to drive on, reached the place and then started looking for a place to spend the night? Or you still have to call up travel agents for...Read More

  Comfort and efficiency are the hallmarks of the European rail system and its punctuality is world famous. Excellent maintenance of all trains, moreover, guarantees the passenger cozy seats or very comfortable sleeper compartments that not only ensure a smooth journey across the continent but safety also. As you zoom across, enjoy the Alpine glaciers,...Read More

They say when you travel with kids, you discover the child in yourself once again.  The sheer delight that children feel when they are introduced to new cities and towns is well worth the expense and the effort that any parent puts in to make a trip successful. Europe, in this respect, has always been...Read More

Honeymoon in Europe was once the privilege of the rich and the famous, particularly if they were non-Europeans as it was believed that a European honeymoon always spelled class however with changing times and improving incomes many couples today are opting for European locations as their honeymoon destination. So, if both your fortune and pocket...Read More