In Photos: Memories of Hanoi Old Quarter
Soaking in the Grand Celebration of Life at Hanoi, Vietnam’s Capital City! I stayed in Hanoi for 4 days. I stayed in the old quarter of Hanoi. You already know about that. I took a few days’ retreats to Sa Pa and Ninh Binh from the bustling city but came back to the calmness of Hoan […]
10 food you must eat in Hanoi (includes Old Quarter and beyond)
While Thailand had blessed me with an incessant supply of seafood even in the capital city of Bangkok, Hanoi overwhelmed me with history and culture. Sated, when I felt the hunger pang by the end of the day, I could list down plenty of distinct style of great food. The initial sense of aroma, look […]
Be Charmed in Vietnam’s old Capital City : What to do in Hanoi for 4 days
I was pressed with the question what to do in Hanoi for four whole days while planning my trip to Vietnam? Should I spend just a night in Hanoi and hop off to Halong Bay the next morning instead? I got answers to my questions as soon as I approached Hanoi. The old city, immersed […]
Six Reasons Why North-East India Destinations Should be on your travel list!
I felt like a child escaping reality as I was boarding the plane from Bangalore to Guwahati. For the next three weeks, we shall be exploring the abandoned wilderness of north east of Indian subcontinent with sparse touristy trails, encounter countless military vehicles, wonder at Yak Jerky and even chew one for six hours straight […]
Bishnupur Temples: Rediscovering the era of Malla kingdom n a Easy Day Trip from Kolkata
Prologue to the blog: Bishnupur temples or Bishnupur silks (Baluchari saree) of Bankura are world famous. So are the horses of Bankura. I am a native of the district and may get a bit overwhelmed. Instead of a typical “things to do in Bishnupur”, I tried to share my personal experience as the old temple […]
Timeless Traditions: Understanding Mecca’s Rich Cultural Heritage
Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad’s origin, is Islam’s holiest city. This holy city is visited by millions of Muslims annually to perform Umrah and Hajj. However, beyond the primary religious rites, Mecca offers its guests a mix of architectural, historical, and spiritual attractions. Masjid al-Haram is the world’s largest mosque and one of Muslims’ holiest locations […]