Strange Phenomena Around The World That You Have To See To Believe
We often take for granted the world we live in, hedged in as we are by the tedium of daily routine. We seek the fantastical, but mostly in movies and books. There’s a pretty clear picture of what the...
View ArticleLeh'ed Aug 2015
Of picture postcard locations and my first love Phir 'Leh' aaya Dil, started with a promise we made to a local friend in Leh last year. So we transported our bikes via train to Chandigarh. The...
View ArticleChennai is Flooding and It Really Needs Your Help!
Chennai is under some serious flooding right now. The city has been drowning for over two weeks and social media is saving the day. If you are in or outside Chennai, here are the ways you can help. The...
View ArticleHow I travelled to Ladakh in less than Rs 1000 a day
It's been more than 2 years since I traveled to “The heaven on earth- Ladakh” but still the memory is fresh, not a single day passes by when I don’t daydream about going to my favorite place on earth....
View ArticleThis Tower in Saudi Arabia is Set to Become the World's Tallest Building. Get...
The long champion of all things biggest, longest and most expensive, Dubai, will soon have some competition from neighbouring Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah Tower, scheduled for completion in 2018, is poised...
View ArticleThis 2-Minute Video Will Take You On The Fastest, Most Flavoursome Snack Tour...
In a battle between three squares meals a day and snacking dead, the latter wins hands down. Do you agree? The heart clings to these small treats that life offers at the most odd hours. Those who...
View Article5 Fantastic Eco Homes On Airbnb That Will Change The Way You Travel
The stakes are high at the ongoing climate summit in Paris. While the leaders who represent us debate the politics of climate change, the rest of the world seems to have unanimously united under a...
View ArticleLittle Indian Habits That Change When You First Move Abroad
The world is getting smaller by the minute. Since I first left India years ago, a lot has changed. I've replaced the anticipation for Diwali vacations and instead look forward to the Christmas...
View ArticleTravelers Guild Awards for Best Hotels in India - 2015
Based on millions of reviews and opinions from the Tripoto community, these annual awards for best hotels in India reflect "the best of the best" for service, quality, and customer satisfaction....
View ArticleFive Things To Eat In Istanbul
All those who know me are fully aware of my love affair with all things Turkish. While I've only explored the tip of the iceberg Turkey that is Istanbul, there is a reason why the city alone is enough...
View ArticleThings to do in Jodhpur and Jaisalmer: A chip off my traveller’s block
So this blog post comes as a double treat for all those who revel in ancient architecture, history, local culture and bonhomie. Jodhpur and Jaisalmer are known the world over as the keepers of...
View Article5 Must Do Things In Greece Next Summer!
1. Enjoy the sunshine! Everything is extremely bright in Greece at summertime! The days are long, full of happy moments at the beach, sipping coffee by the sea or strolling around the narrow streets...
View ArticleSan Francisco August 2015 Trip
I visited San Francisco again this year for a conference called Casual Connect. It was a 10 day trip that began with a flight from Pune to Delhi and from there to Hong Kong. The thing that struck me as...
View Article10 Pictures That Will Make Sure That Norway Is Your Next Destination
Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime destination. The essence of its appeal is simple: this country is not pretty in bits and pieces rather it is a place where you will refuse to close your eyes even for a...
View ArticleAmritsar – The divine land of culture and heritage
Amritsar, known as "Ramdaspur" earlier, is a home to the holy Harmandir Sahib commonly known as Golden Temple, the spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion which also houses Akal Takht, the...
View ArticleTwo Weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia
I had so many doubts before going to Vietnam regarding the food, language, people and weather. Was it really worth it? Aren't there better places to spend my ten days?I am so glad that I did go there,...
View ArticleMystical Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
Fairy Pools, another mystical place in the Isle of Skye, lies at the foot of black Cuillins near Glenbrittle. It’s a pool of crystal blue water on the river brittle. As the name suggests, this place...
View ArticleInto the Wilderness
A Golden Dawn Like Welcoming Arms Finally! You have decided to ditch the urban jungle this holiday season and head out towards the real ones. As you dare delve into the land of growls, jungle fowls...
View ArticleVaranasi: One of the oldest cities in the world
Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Benaras, is the cultural capital of India. Varanasi is a melting pot, where both death and life come together. We visited Varanasi during the month of August. Light...
View ArticleBanaras – A city lost in its own identity
The place where times ceases to pass Bana aur Ras, literally translating into “Make Spirit”, Ras here is not the traditional liquid oozing out of sweet dishes, it is the Ras, the spirit which makes us...
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