Where to find the Idyllic Island Life in Thailand: Guide to Koh Yao Yai and Noi, the Twin islands on Phang Nga Bay!
About this blog: In Instagram, Thailand trends with a unique hashtag. It is just not #Thailand. It is #thailandphuket. Together, they play castanet like an enigma in tourists circuit in South East Asia. The erstwhile charm of an idyllic Thai life, beaming gracefully in and around the tropical islands and its waterborne economy, is hard […]
Historic Mosques in Europe that Amplify Diverse Cultural heritage
Thinking of historic mosques, our perception usually hovers around the large land mass of Middle East and South Asia. With the secular, liberal, post communist social fabric of Europe, mosques usually don’t blend in among mass media. However, the truth is, Europe has a number of historic mosques, some of them bearing local’s commitment to […]
15 Intriguing Old Historic Towns of Europe for the History Aficionado
Celebrate Europe’s history and heritage through these old towns of Europe that preserves many tales from the olden days! ‘Pea Soup or Cocoa’, Longueval, France, World War I, Dec 1916. Taken in December, 1916, just after the brutal Somme Offensive (1 July – 18 Novemember) in the wooded area north of the Somme River. The […]
Top 10 SUNSETS IN ASIA
Asia, my home continent. More than 48 countries. 50 million years of age. Rich in every kind of natural resources, from dollar-pinning petroleum to elusive Bengal tigers and one horned rhino, from rice baskets to Mount Everest! From Russia to Maldives, world’s largest and smallest countries respectively. And Afghanistan. And Syria. Ever counted the olden […]
9 Traditional Dresses from Different Parts of Europe!
Sense of human fashion is a factor of a specific era, prosperity and self-expression. It sure bears a semblance with the ongoing socio-political role, gender representation and heritage. Oftentimes, fashion narrates a story! In this age of corporate houses churning out fast fashion as a byproduct of outsourcing, heritage weaves and handicraft is eventually dying […]
Most Scenic Train Rides in Europe: from Swiss Alps to Mediterranean!
Train travels are the new future of slow traveling. Scenic train routes reward you with genteel co-passengers as a first introduction to the land. Train travel also saves you from the shame of being complicit in environmental damage of the scale of air travel and carbon emission. Overnight trains help you travel the distance, sleep […]
Langkawi or Phuket? Finding an answer to the eternal debate!
Langkawi or Phuket. Langkawi or Phi Phi. Langkawi or Bali. Choices choices. I know this is a tough one. Langkawi is South east Asia’s calm and serene beach destination for a romantic and relaxing holiday. Dense rain forests and mangroves protect the island. Duty free shopping is an added advantage in Langkawi. In stark contrast […]
Travel Guide to Langkawi: best Things to do, eat and where to stay
Breathtaking sunsets, dense mangroves, sumptuous sea-food, kind locals and the highest suspension bridge set over world’s oldest rain forest vista, Langawi has a lot of exciting things to do! We spent three days in Langawi, Malaysia’s answer to tropical island. We were spellbound by this relaxing vacation. This mega blog post is the only guide […]
6 CULTURAL THINGS TO DO IN CAIRO
Cairo is Egypt’s crown jewel and just not another old capital city! Hot and humid, by the banks of river Nile, Cairo casts an intense spell of intricate nuances derived of religious philosophy and ancient trade routes. This blog post about of cultural experiences in Cairo is written by Nadine Arab from Curls en Route. […]
Iqaluit, Nunavut: 7 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE Canada’s ARCTIC CULTURE
Ready for an obscure adventure from the depth of Arctic land? Nynavut is Canada’s sprawling northerly land where humans lived since 4500 years! Mikaela from Voyageur Tripper writes about this enthralling snow-land, its culture, way of life and other tourist attractions! Few Canadians, let alone international travelers, could pinpoint Iqaluit, Nunavut on the map. As […]