How to Visit the Sahara Desert in Morocco- 4 days from Marrakesh to Fes

About this blog: Sahara Desert in Morocco is one of the most Breathtaking Landscape in the world. More than Sand Dunes and Camel rides, Sahara is home to the Amazigh (Berber) people, ancient Caravan Trade routes, Fortified Mud fortress and a rich culture very few of which is known to the world. A minimum of […]

Best Honeymoon Destinations in Europe &  India: What Couples Really Want 

Old Silk Route Travel Guide | Lungthung Travel Blog

Because a honeymoon is more than just a trip, it is your first chapter together.  Your honeymoon is more than a vacation. It’s the sacred pause after months of planning,  family gatherings, rituals and the emotional high of finally becoming partners for life. It’s  your first moment of real quietness. That first shared sunrise where […]

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 […]

A Photo Essay of Elephants in Manas National Park, India

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure post. If you have liked the article, you may support it by buying using these links without any extra cost to you. Let’s stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter! You may also consider joining my mailing list. I send travel and photography related emails only once a month! Subscribe * indicates […]

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 […]