Pondicherry, the pretty and quaint former French Colony is known for its cobbled streets, old world charm, vibrant yellow buildings, the culture reflecting the amalgam of Indian and French heritage.
A lot of people know Hong Kong as the financial capital of the world. The skyscraper city. Vibrant and happening. What many people don’t know it that there are many green spots in the city which are literally the lungs of the city. One such beautiful public park is the Lai Chi Kok Park (荔枝角公園) with many recreational facilities and the beautifully planned Lingnan Chinese Garden.
This one was long due. Kanpur has earned many worthy as well as notorious monikers. However, what many people don’t know is that this Industrial city on the banks of the river Ganges, is also known to be a foodie’s paradise. While growing up, a hard core non-vegetarian Bengali like me also used to look forward even to the vegetarian offerings because of the sheer taste of the food, be it the street food or fine dining. Not to say…
It had been long since we had made memories as travellers, soaking in the sights and the environment of a different place. We (when I mean ‘we’, I am referring to the composite entity of I and the husband) were itching to pack our bags and leave for the known and unknown pleasures of travel. And that’s when we thought of Vienna, the capital of Austria. Known for its vibrant culture, the opulent Baroque monuments, stunning architecture, coffee houses, lovely…
Do you know that India has a place which is known as the ‘Venice of the East’. I am in the Venice of the East or Alleppey or Alappuzha as it is also known. And I am here to experience what Kerala or ‘God’s Own Country’ is famous for. The Backwaters experience. A lot of my travel choices have been influenced by the movies or video songs I have seen. I first saw the stunning backwaters of Kerala in a…
It has been a two hour journey from Alleppey and we have just a day to explore Kochi, since there is an afternoon flight to catch to Mumbai the next day. We have already decided to explore old Kochi or the Fort Kochi area which is the like the cultural hub of Kochi with an amalgamation of the local culture with colonial culture of the Portuguese, Dutch and later the British. Read on to know more about how to see…
To be truthful, I didn’t like Pattaya very much. Not until I came across the ‘Sanctuary of Truth‘, the magnificent and exquisite architectural structure with traditional Khmer styling, located at Pattaya-Naklua. The sanctuary is an imposing wooden temple with intricate carvings of Hindu and Buddhist Gods and is absolutely worth a visit. History of the Temple The Sanctuary was conceived by the Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphan in 1981, and is scheduled to be completed in 2050. The building is 105 meters high,…
Phuket is the perfect destination for those wanting to experience golden beaches, azure waters, great food and a vibrant night life. And the affordability factor is a big plus. Combine it with the warm Thai hospitality and it is as good as it gets.
Read my post on the ultimate 4 day itinerary to truly experience what Phuket has to offer.
My first visit to the small and beautiful hill station of Lonavala, in the Indian State of Maharashtra, was in 2004 when I went with a group of friends. We went on motor bikes, the approximately 85 Kilometres journey from Mumbai a breeze. Whatever little tiredness I had, vanished the moment I set my sight on the beautiful vistas all around, with hills lush with greenery, water drops glistening on the leaves and natural waterfalls formed due to the rains….
A love affair which began 16 years back and shows no sign of abating. Bombay, Mumbai or Aamchi Mumbai, by whatever name you call it, remains the City of Dreams for so many and for me. On one side is the glitz and glamour of the rich and the famous and Bollywood (India’s movie industry) and on the other side is the seedy underbelly fed by gangsters and mafia. It is fascinating to be a part of the dichotomy of…