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…
While strolling on the beautiful Charles Bridge in the city of Prague, the sound of beautiful music attracted me and led me straight to a bunch of drummers playing instruments known as as Hang ( also sometimes referred to as Hang Drums). Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer of PANArt Hangbau AG, a Swiss Company created the ‘Hang. The instrument is constructed from two half-shells of deep drawn, nitrided steel sheet glued together at the rim leaving the inside hollow and creating the shape of…
The most important part of travelling is finding the best flights and the places to stay. I have used many websites over a period of time to book my tickets and accommodation. Some have provided excellent service and deals while some have been very unprofessional. I have listed some websites which I use frequently and which offer the best deals on flights and hotels. You can also try them for booking your trip. Flights Accommodation First Choice is a great…
The first thought which comes to my mind as I step into the Austrian village of Hallstatt? Picture Perfect! This pretty village on the Lake Hallstatt with the Dachstein-Salzkammergut mountains as its backdrop, has fairy tale written all over it. Actually for a minute, I imagine fairies flying around with their magical wands. My kids are totally enamoured by the beautiful village with cobblestone streets, with the summer flowers in full bloom and the picturesque lake. Tourism in Hallstatt tourism…
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…
The best food in the oldest city of the world is not found in fancy restaurants, but in the small eateries hidden in the galis or alleys of Banaras.
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…