When travelling abroad, there is always that one thing that connects us back to home. In Seville, the predominant use of cycles was that bond for me. Spain’s fourth largest city, Seville, is evidently flat. When I looked out from my window, there were no ridges and no inclines. The topography contributes to the extensive…
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I drove a short 40 kilometres away from Kolkata, towards Joka, into the rustic Bengal villages. The narrow roads lined with coconut trees, the chaotic market junctions and clear ponds made the drive scenic. My destination was the 265-year old Rajbari Bawali. Rajbari or palatial homes of Zamindars have been a part of Bengal’s history….
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There is no dearth of interesting liquor in Japan. Sake and Asahi beer are synonymous to Japanese alcohol, but there is a world within the industry which is very inciting and lesser known among foreign travellers. After an exhausting and exhilarating day of exploring Kyoto, we walked a few steps away from Nishiki Market. This…
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No matter how far we go, there are a few sights that give our life a direction. They become a part of our memory and sometimes, our waking dream. I’ll call my dream, Binsar. This was my second time in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon mountain town of Binsar but it felt like a first time. It was…
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Singapore is designed as a pedestrian-friendly nation. While I saw many people on foot, I wondered how many travellers actually explore the island through its walking trails. Here are some of my favourite trails. MacRitchie Reservoir for adventure trails Even before I walked in this park I was in love with it. Thanks to my…
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Saxony’s capital, Dresden, overwhelmed me. With its Baroque beauty, spectacular museums, interesting cafes and bars, and seamless (but confusing) public transport, I knew I had too less time in the city even before I arrived. Only one-and-half hours by train from Leipzig, Dresden has a beat of its own. After the fire of 1491, Dresden…
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