Asia

In my previous posts, I have mentioned Hampi several times and every time, I wonder how I would be able to do justice to this huge treasure trove of heritage. There are just so many places to see in Hampi that one post is not going to do…
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I vaguely remember how much fun I had when I went on a cruise during my childhood. I recall running around the ship with my newly made friends, joining in the games on board, playing at the arcade, and eating as much as I possibly could.…
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A recent trip to Pune had me visit one of my favorite hill station in Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar has tons of memories associated with it – a lot dating back to my school and college days. Owing to its proximity to Pune, I have been here…
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Long long ago, the Great King Alexander came to the Indus Valley to conquer it. From Indus to Beas, he spread his kingdom before turning back. He went home but left behind a few of his clansmen who settled in Ladakh. These men made this…
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I can’t believe that in my chronicles of Udaipur, I left behind the biggest gem of the city! When I refreshed my last post on the things to do in Udaipur, I realized that I never did write about the lovely City Palace Udaipur. This was…
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Chiang Mai, the biggest city in Thailand’s mountainous north, is a relaxed and laid-back town. Locals and tourists visit the city to bask in its authentic Thai atmosphere, and so did I! From the ancient temples in old Chiang Mai to the…
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During my last holiday in Rajasthan,  I covered many cities and towns. While each city has something that I liked, the one city that earned the tag of being my favorite is Udaipur. It was much more than the things to do in Udaipur. It was…
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Colors are such mood-enhancers and I still don’t know anyone who does not love them. Especially when they are thrown in by nature. Watching a stunning sunset merge with the waters of an ocean or myriad colors of the flowers that dominate a…
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My first visit to Ladakh took me to the Lamayuru monastery – one they say is the oldest monastery in Ladakh. When this fact was shared during this visit, it also, sparked off an intense debate. Was it really the oldest or was Alchi…
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AsiaThe beautiful Redang Island is located on the East Coast of peninsula Malaysia. It’s hard not to be mesmerized by this island, as it is blessed with the white sand, crystal clear waters and lush rainforests. In the last few years, I…
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Klook.comThe city of Nha Trang is located on the south central coast of Vietnam. This lovely seaside town is famous for its 6 kilometers stretch of gorgeous coastline, its beautiful sunrise, the array of delicious Vietnamese cuisine and…
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I’ve never thought of diving in Vietnam. When conversations on beautiful dive sites (that’s near to Malaysia) come about, it’s hardly ever mentioned. However, on my recent trip to the seaside town of Nha Trang (and I later discovered, is…
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Updated 08/06/2018 By Alyson Long Leave a Comment. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.One of the best things I did during our 6 months in Hoi An …
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The weather is hot and humid here in Malaysia; sometimes, a wee bit too warm. Tropical climate, lush green rainforests, sunny coastlines. So when I first saw pictures of a place in Malaysia where the Friesian cows roam in the meadows…
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Despite being Malaysian and living in the country all my life, I have never crossed the South China Sea from the Malaysian Peninsula to visit the Borneon state of Sabah. This was my first visit to the state’s capital of Kota Kinabalu — and…
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