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In the colloquial reprise of roles played by different cities in India’s freedom struggle, Mumbai is not always iterated with the abandon reserved for nerve centres like Bengal and Delhi. But in reality, Mumbai—then Bombay, a port city…
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Deciding where to stay in Bali in 2019? From stunning resorts and cute beach hotels to budget hostels, this accommodation guide will help you pick your dream accommodation. It’s easy to see why Bali is one of the world’s top…
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She writhed and swayed as the notes of the bhajan wafted off the Ganga like a divine benediction. Like the woman, others in the audience, too, had been transported to a divine plane. On our first evening in Rishikesh, we attended the…
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It was the second time for my husband and I to be in Phuket, Thailand.. The post Plane Spotting at Phuket Mai Khao Beach appeared first on Runaway Bella.
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From transfers to the ferry ports, to which ferry company to pick, how long it takes and ticket prices, this guide explains how to get to the Gili Islands, Indonesia. So you’ve decided to visit the Gili Islands in Indonesia? WELL DONE –…
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From luxury hotels complete with infinity pools, to budget hostels by the beach, figure out where to stay in Canggu with this guide to the best hotels in this super cool corner of Bali!  If you’re planning a trip to Bali, the little…
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Chef Hussain Shahzad, Executive Chef at Mumbai’s Goan-inspired O Pedro restaurant, has led an interesting life. Chennai-born Shahzad was the first Indian chef to work at Eleven Madison Park in New York (formerly ranked no. 1 in World’s…
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Planning a trip to Southeast Asia and looking for the best beaches in Vietnam!?  Well you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve got ya covered.  When you think of Vietnam, what do you picture? Is it a city like Ho…
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First published May 2019 | Words and photos by Vietnam Coracle A small and tranquil island within fairly easy reach of Hoi An and Danang, Tam Hai has long beaches, coconut groves, volcanic cliffs, and sleepy villages whose houses are…
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In the misty early morning light, surf curled on the white swathe of Bhogave beach. Hermit crabs scurried away at our approach and fishing boats bobbed on the sapphire-blue sea, like a ghostly armada sailing to the edge of the world.…
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A hot gust of wind caresses the mangrove forests along the creek. It is the middle of February, and 20 of us have set out from the village of Gupti in Kendrapara district in eastern Odisha. I scan the mudflats in the light of the afternoon…
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I wouldn’t be surprised if Japan crosses your mind when you first hear of Wakatobi because of how it sounds. However, the truth is that Wakatobi, previously known as Tukang Besi, is a combination of 4 major islands in the southeast of…
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A hidden gem that was only really made known to the public in the early 1990s, Malapascua Island is a very small island only two and a half by one kilometers big. It is located in an area called the Visayas in the Philippines. Though it…
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Batanes Philippines – The northernmost province in the Philippines, Batanes is a 10-piece archipelago with three habited islands: Batan, Itbayat, and Sabtang. Though Itbayat and Sabtang are their own municipalities, Batan is divided into…
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Awesome surfing, the coolest street art, yoga studios, hipster cafes and beach bars – it’s time to find out the best things to do in Canggu, Bali.  Canggu is one of the hottest destinations in Bali right now! Buzzing with…
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