Tag: Travel
Rani-ki-Vav or the Queen’s Stepwell at Patan, Gujarat
Step wells of India have always mesmerised tourists from far and wide for their unique architecture and carvings. Not only does Rani-ki-Vav in Gujarat...
Travel – a doorway to culture and empathy
At a time when we are still emerging from the lockdown and continue to be constrained by many travel restrictions, let us reflect on...
India’s hidden gems: take an ‘abroad vacation’ closer home
International tourism is a dream for many of us. To be able to witness the breathtaking beauty of iconic spots all around the world...
The Great Barrier Reef: world heritage at risk
"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” - Robert Swan
The problem
Coral reefs are some of the...
Mahararashtrian community celebrates Gudi Padwa with shrikhand puri
Gudi Padwa is the lunar new year celebrated by the Maharashtrian community in India. On this day, families come together to hoist a gudi and...
Holi food traditions – a riot of colours on the table
Holi – that wonderful festival that conjures up images of rang, bhaang, gulal, abeer, and water pichkaris. It also reminds one of the childhood...
The February Digest: a huge leap in the leap year
Dear readers,
It's the leap year with February having an extra day. For those constantly on the go and those who love to travel, an...
White winters in Himachal? Stuff dreams are made of
It is that time of the year when the pleasant February air BECKONS travellers who enjoy winter breaks much more than the summer ones....
What’s a trip to Lucknow without buying its famed Chikankari outfits?
Yes, right! What’s a trip to Lucknow without looking into its culture through its most famous embroidery work - Chikankari? This gorgeous thread work has...
Bucket list for 2020: 5 offbeat must-visit spots in India
Here's how India would truly BECKON in 2020! You could start making your bucket list but before you do that, we would like to...
Suzhou in China – the Venice of the East
Just a short train journey away from Shanghai, Suzhou is a city that is popular with tourists and it has many gardens to visit....
Charming Puducherry – the city that warms your soul
The flawless blend of history, culture, architecture, natural beauty, spirituality, and serenity - Pondicherry is a must on every traveller’s list. It is one...
Tips on making your business travel more interesting
Don't go by the headline of the article. That's just to catch eyeballs. But the article is more interesting because it shows you ways...
Around Antwerp in three days!
Going to Belgium made me experience a lot of new things as it was not just a new destination but my first international trip...
Hop over to Cardiff this weekend
The capital of Wales is easy to get to from many places in England, with a direct train from London in just over two...
