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Exploring Angkor Wat AND BEYOND-the ultimate Guide to cambodia

Exploring Angkor Wat AND BEYOND-the ultimate Guide to cambodia

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I had always wanted to visit the temple of Angkor Wat after watching a documentary –The Lost City of the God Kings: Angkor Wat  which I saw sometime in the year 2005. The documentary throws light on the Angkor civilisation that flourished in Cambodia between the 9th and 14th centuries. I was thoroughly intrigued by this largest religious monument of the world, a Hindu temple of Vishnu in Angkor Wat. Then I forgot all about it until I watched the…

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Gangtok diaries – Ultimate 3 day itinerary

Gangtok diaries – Ultimate 3 day itinerary

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My mind was always on the destination, journey being a part of it..a short but very sweet trip to Gangtok in the North East state of Sikkim in India changed it all. I was mesmerized by the beauty of mighty Teesta river on one side, and stunning mountain views on the other. The air heavy with the fragrance of the trees and the rain and the soil..the sound of the river water, the deep valleys..the warm hard working people living…

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BODH GAYA – trip to the LAND OF ENLIGHTENMENT

BODH GAYA – trip to the LAND OF ENLIGHTENMENT

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   Bodh Gaya and Buddha I have always been fascinated by the story of Gautam Buddha and how he achieved enlightenment. And it was sheer luck that took me to the place where it all began – Bodh Gaya. One October evening, I am sitting with my relatives in Patna, the capital of the Indian State of Bihar. And the discussion goes towards Buddhism. Someone mentions Bodh Gaya and all of a sudden, we just plan for a trip to…

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The Langham, Hong Kong

The Langham, Hong Kong

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The Langham, Hong Kong is a part of the Langham Hospitality Group having its headquarters in Hong Kong. The first and the oldest hotel in its portfolio, The Langham, London, originally opened in 1865 as Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’. I recently had the opportunity of staying at the Langham, Hong Kong. Read on my review to know more about this hotel. About the hotel The hotel has 498 spacious rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, plush furnishings, bespoke minibars, luxurious…

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Hong Kong…it’s much more than high rises ! (Part II)

Hong Kong…it’s much more than high rises ! (Part II)

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Part II Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Tai O village and the cable car ride (Read my detailed post on : https://mytravelboots.com/2020/06/12/big-buddha-is-calling/ ) I stay at Tung Chung whenever I am in Hong Kong. For those of you who know about Hong Kong, this is the place from where you get a cable car also known as the Ngong Ping 360,for a breathtaking ride to the Tian Tan or the Big Buddha as he is known and the Po…

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ultimate Hong Kong itinerary- 3days and more

ultimate Hong Kong itinerary- 3days and more

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The best travel ideas for Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the most liveliest cities in the world, having the swankiest of buildings and the greenest of mountains. And now that I have lived here for some time, I have some good suggestions for you to plan a 3-5 day itinerary, depending on the time you have. The skyscrapers and the stunning skyline are only one facet of the place. It has numerous other faces, mix of different cultures, green mountains…

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