If I had to pick a favourite from all my travels this year, it would be Berlin. Even though there are too many contesting for the favourite spot—Japan, Uttarakhand (thrice!), Saxony’s Via Romantika, Scandinavia—the German capital would still be it. Why? Because nothing feels better than actualising a dream. Even if the dream is somewhat…
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Winter may be almost here, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t consider an extended break away. In fact, winter is the ideal time to book a trip away as there will be less crowds and many places are very different to how they are in the hotter months. Gullfoss, Iceland During the winter, the…
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I first saw a documentary on River Ganges (Ganga) when I was in college. It was a series that followed the journey of India’s river from source to sea. That was when my fascination for the river begun. Since then, I have visited it at its many stages—Haridwar, Rishikesh, Benares, Patna, Calcutta and Sundarbans. And…
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With the arrival of October, most residents of Kolkata start planning their winter holiday. After Durga Puja, Christmas holidays are the most cherished events in every Bengali traveller’s household. Here are some recommendations for idyllic escapes from the city of joy Tagore’s Shantiniketan Only 212 kms away from Kolkata, lies the scenic village of Shantiniketan….
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Earlier this year, I escaped the sweltering heat in India by flying to the sublime breeze of Sri Lanka. It was my first time in the island country and found the Western Province an idyllic getaway. Here I immersed in the many forms of and experiences by AVANI Kalutara Resort, which sits quietly at the…
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Berlin is the first city in Europe where I skipped the mandatory guided walking tour and crafted one exclusive to my tastes and time. And through it all, the Berlin WelcomeCard (BWC) helped me immensely. These are some of my recommended activities to explore with BWC, however, the complete list is exhaustive and diverse. To…
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