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Baghrol Basa, West Bengal Go for: Fishing cats, on-site freshwater ponds, a garden full of flowers and butterflies. Village life in Kalbansh, in West Bengal’s Howrah district, is shaped by the waters of the Damodar floodplains. The…
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Munroe Island, Kerala Instead of Alleppey Drifting down the backwaters of Alleppey, on a charming, often luxurious, houseboat, remains the quintessential Kerala experience. But if you are looking for something more offbeat, more Indiana…
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Cazulo Feni Distillery Go for: History, feni cocktails and Goan desserts Trips to Goa are usually filled with beaches and fuelled by beer. To go deeper into the sunshine state the next time round, turn to its local beverage, feni, which…
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Wondering where to stay in Seminyak, Bali? Quirky, stylish and luxurious – it’s time to check out the best hotels in Seminyak for 2020. When it comes to the coolest places to stay in Bali, Seminyak is one of the top contenders. With…
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Indulge in a traditional Balinese massage, sample some fabulous Indonesian cuisine, and party on the beach until dawn, it’s time for a rundown of the best things to do in Seminyak, Bali! Located in the southwest corner of beautiful…
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Ticket bought (for only Rs 55!), it’s with some trepidation that I stare out at the ferry pulling into Mumbai’s Ferry Wharf, the one that’s about to take me to the small, Maharashtrian coastal town of Uran. For a few days now heavy rains…
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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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