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A Guide to Free Things to Do in New Orleans

New orleans Mardi Gras

The Old City of New Orleans is famous as the cultural capital of the large swath of southern land. Jazz music plays as the backdrop of unique cultural potpourri that sprawled on the streets of New Orleans. A little bit of Europe made space to the banks of Mississippi river with the traders, parts of […]

Bayou Swamp Tour NOLA

Of all things, Louisiana is famed for siting Gators. The gators of Louisiana swamp are straight out of the books of folklore! They are omnipresent and potent. They appear anywhere, often serves as muses or pets and fills up Cajun kitchen as a tasty local ingredient. Never before I had a chance to taste something […]

Abu Simbel- Ancient Egypt and Modern Political Conundrum

Instagram pictures of Egypt

About this blog: If you are debating whether Abu Simbel is worth your time and effort for the Long pending Egypt trip, I am here to convince you. I had seen the great pyramids of Giza, strolled around the many (stunning) temples of Luxor; yet the Enormous Statues of Ramses the second facing Sun by […]

Iceland Trip Report- Driving Ring Road in March

We visited Iceland from March 14 to March 24th. We had long waited for this trip, since 2017 & tried to maximize our chances of seeing the northern lights. We started from EWR airport (Newark, New Jersey) and flew with Icelandair economy. It was an overnight red eye flight of 6 hours. Upon reaching Reykjavík […]

Staying at a Riad in Marrakesh: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

Is it worth staying at a Riad while traveling in Marrakesh? Should you opt for a Riad stay or a regular hotel or BnB? here is my honest review after spending 3 nights at a Riad in Marrakesh! Staying at a Riad is a mandate while visiting in Marrakesh. It’s a home away from home […]

How Much Does the ABC Trek Cost for Nepali Trekkers in 2025- A Complete Breakdown

The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is one of Nepal’s most celebrated trekking routes. For years, it has attracted travelers from around the world, but recently, more and more Nepali trekkers are lacing up their boots and heading to the Himalayas. Yet, one of the biggest questions they ask is: “How much does the ABC […]

Cafe Du Monde- Cafe that gave Beignets to New Orleans

Cafe Du Monde of NOLA

Established in 18th century, Cafe Du Monde is the cornerstone experience of new Orleans. This is the Cafe that gave the city very famous Chicory Coffee and utterly sweet beignets. Your visit to New Orleans is incomplete without a visit to this Cafe! Cafe Du Monde is probably the oldest thing I have found in […]