Greek Island of Crete Greece is one of the world’s most popular tourist hotspots. Visitors come to explore Greek Island & its towns, sample its cuisine, and relax in the Mediterranean climate. The country also attracts history buffs fascinated by…
Why The Dead Sea Is Called The Dead Sea!!??!!
Dead Sea History Located in the Jordan Rift Valley, the Dead Sea is bordered by Israel & Palestine to the East and Jordan to the West. The area is a unique spot where Biblical history unfolded. The turquoise calm water against…
Why Not To Miss Visiting Padova On The Way To Venice!
Things to do in Padova Considered to be the oldest city in northern Italy, Padova is located in Veneto region worldwide famous for being home to Venice. Though under an hour from Venice, Padova is uniquely different with its astonishing…
Making A Local Connection In Siyob Bazaar!
Siyob Bazaar in Samarkand Located adjacent to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar is the largest bazaar in Samarkand. In the medieval times, the area was a trading and crafts suburb of the city during 8th till 13th century. The merchants from China, India and Iran…
Visiting Venice – Albeit reluctantly!
Visiting Venice…Finally! Having lived in Italy for over 2 years, i had lot of opportunities to travel around Italy. And i did travel everywhere except Venice! I knew Venice was over hyped and over crowded, and avoided it for a…
Shekhawati – A Road Trip to Abandoned India!
The mysteries of ancient silk route holds a special place in my heart. While traveling to Samarkand and Bukhara in Uzbekistan, i read extensively about the presence of silk route in many other countries. One such tributery passed through towns…
Hampi – Getting lost in ‘The Forgotten Empire’!
Located in Central East of Karnataka, Hampi is a small village perched on the south bank of river Tungabhadra. Hampi is absolutely fascinating! Look in any direction and all you find is rocks and rocks everywhere. The 30 Sq Km…
Island Hopping Around Venice!
Island hopping around Venice! While exploring Venice was a mammoth task in itself, short trips to other islands brought much needed respite from everything Venice! Not far from the historic center, there are a series of islands scattered in the…
Visiting Cologne – Witness Post War Rise Of Ancient Roman City
Situated on river Rhine, Cologne is the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth largest city in Germany. Visiting Cologne for Its history & modernity has been on my bucket list for a very long time. After Berlin it…
Neuschwanstein Castle – A Fairy Tale World Of A Bavarian King
History of King Ludwig II, the fairy tale castle and how to get to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich! History of King Ludwig II Constructed away from the hustle bustle of Munich, the Neuschwanstein Castle was designed to be a retreat…
Sleeping Under The Stars In Wadi Rum!
Wadi Rum is a protected area in the south of Jordan filled with huge sandstone mountains, wide sandy valleys, narrow canyons and ancient rock carvings crafted by natural elements such as wind erosion. The Bedouin tribes still live among the…
How To Travel With A Full Time Job!
Is it possible to travel with a full time job? YES! Is it easy to take time off with a full time job? YES! Will i be able to afford traveling from my salary? YES! Now to begin with, I…
Trekking in Mestia, Georgia
After spending two fascinating days in Tbilisi, we arrived in Zugdidi by night train. The marshrutka (minibus) at 7am transported us from Zugdidi train station to Mestia Georgia. The scenic journey through narrow roads well made up for the agony…
How To Create Your Own Travel Itinerary, Without a Travel Agent!
Traveling is an addiction. If you are bitten by a travel bug, then you will have to learn to make your own travel itinerary. It is easy to plan a trip to known, popular destinations like Goa, Thailand and Malaysia.…
12 Must Things To Know Before Planning Sri Lanka Holidays!
The tear shaped tiny island of Sri Lanka has everything one needs for a travel itinerary. From dazzling beaches to tropical rain forests, elephant sanctuaries to wildlife parks, Buddhist caves to world heritage sites and tea plantations to mountain trekking;…
Discovering Kashgar On Ancient Silk Route
Kashgar on the Silk Route I arrived in Kashgar by road from Andijan via Osh, reading stories of the silk route. The picturesque journey through Pamirs made me forget immigration struggles at the border. The town of Kashgar has been…
Discover Tbilisi – Tiny Capital Of Georgia
I had an opportunity to discover Tbilisi on a short visit to Georgia. The enchanting splendor of the tiny capital has left undeniable impression! Legend has it that in the 5th century, King Vakhtang I Gorgasali was hunting in the…
Exploring Historical Towns On The Golden Ring Moscow
The region North East of Moscow is home to some of the oldest towns in Russia. Historical cities of Sergiev Posad, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal and Vladimir make the Golden Ring Moscow. These towns flourished with the…
10 MUST Things to Know Before Jordan Travel
I just returned from traveling in Jordan and I have one thing to say: Jordan is beautiful and it must feature on top of your bucket list! Jordan Travel is packed with every traveler’s dream; Ancient history, gorgeous monuments, sandstone…
Road Tripping on King’s Highway Jordan
A main road which existed since prehistoric times was referred loosely as King’s Road. The modern King’s Highway Jordan beings at Irbid in the north and stretches all the way up to Aqaba in the south. It is a single…