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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As I packed my bags for my initiatory visit to Sri Lanka, in May, I promised myself that I would relax. It was four days after a hectic trip across Uttarakhand and between heaps of work. What I didn’t realise is that AVANI Kalutara Resort—where I would be staying—had a switch ready to turn my…
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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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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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Curiously I sifted through the store signboards. Reading some English, I decided that my lunch would be in Ba Fang Yun Ji, a dumpling bar on Linsen North Road in Taipei. I invested some more time finalising on what looked the least non-vegetarian to me. The staff behind the counter patiently waited for me to…
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While each travel is unique, some are surprisingly different. Taiwan is a multilayered country with contrasting elements. There is the cosmopolitan Taipei and then the traditional town of Shifen. At the northern cape of the island-country is the sea-eroded Yehliu Geopark while along the length runs Chung Yang Shan mountain range. And between the indigenous…
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