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Under Threat of Demolition, Mumbai’s Esplanade Mansion is a Historic Treasure

Asia Traveller Oct 7, 2019 0

Curiosity led me to Kala Ghoda on a recent rainy Wednesday, to park myself in front of a building steeped so richly in Mumbai’s colonial history that the Taj Hotel was once seen as a rival upstart.The erstwhile Watson’s Hotel, now called…
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Everything You Want to Know About Tonle Sap Lake

Asia Traveller Oct 2, 2019 0

Cambodia has long been a country of many wonders that attract travelers from all over the world. From the dark and sordid history of Phnom Penh to the ancient city of Angkor Wat and everything in between, it’s no wonder so many people…
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48 hours in Allahabad

Asia Traveller Sep 20, 2019 0

Allahabad, recently renamed Prayagraj, brims with sanctity, heritage, and wonder. Although the rich culture of this Uttar Pradeshi gem begs to be explored in-depth, much of the city can be experienced in 48 hours—if you know where to go.…
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24 Hours in Bhopal for the Culture Geek

Asia Traveller Sep 18, 2019 0

As someone who occasionally works in the theatre, makes films and writes on history I have always felt a connection to Bhopal–a city known for its medieval and modern architectural marvels, and contribution to Hindi and Urdu literature,…
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Layover in Ho Chi Minh City? Here are some tips

Asia Traveller Sep 15, 2019 0

What to do during layover in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh city is a really impressive and nice city. Despite its rapid modernization, it still has many historical buildings and they are really well-maintained. The followings are places…
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Day Three

Asia Traveller Sep 10, 2019 0

A trip to the Mekong Delta Have you been on a trip to the Mekong Delta? Ho Chi Minh City is one of the cities near the Mekong Delta. In 2013, I had the chance to take a boat along the mighty Mekong River to get to Chau Doc, Vietnam from…
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The Uber-Exclusive Luxury Club for Bengaluru’s A-List

Asia Traveller Sep 9, 2019 0

While the words ‘private luxury club’ might conjure images of gilded interiors, plush leather sofas and liveried butlers, Embassy BLVD Club is a complete contrast with its contemporary, understated chic. Spread across an impressive one…
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Day Two

Asia Traveller Sep 5, 2019 0

Things to do on a Day in Ho Chi Minh City The main highlight of our second day in Ho Chi Minh City is our half day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels. This historical tunnel is one of the best spots to learn about the history of Vietnam especially on…
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Day One

Asia Traveller Sep 4, 2019 0

The Arrival I have been to Vietnam before, but never to the capital city. In the past, I visited Chao Doc during my trip to Cambodia. So, when my wife asked me “where are we going next, dear?”, I told her, let’s go to Ho…
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Eco-friendly Stay | Going to Earth at Karuna Dham

Asia Traveller Aug 19, 2019 0

A staccato vehicle horn made me look up from my book as I sat on the steps of Domino’s Pizza at the Kodaikanal bus stop. My ride to Karuna Dham had arrived: a dark-green mountain jeep with an amicable man behind the wheel, who introduced…
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Marching through Mumbai’s Freedom Trail

Asia Traveller Aug 14, 2019 0

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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Painting the Town Red: Inside M. F. Husain’s Bombay

Asia Traveller Jul 26, 2019 0

Canopied by clouds pregnant enough to deliver the season’s first showers, Colaba Causeway doesn’t reach a quarter of its usual cacophony when I drive down Thursday morning. Hunched by the kerbside, I see owners of tiny stalls busy sorting…
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4th Sarawak International 4×4 Jamboree 2019

Asia Traveller Jul 2, 2019 0

4th Sarawak International 4x4 Jamboree, 12-15 Sept 2019 Bintulu town is the administrative capital of the Division of the same name, the hinterland of which is still largely a mystery to outsiders. That’s where the 4th Sarawak 4X4 Jamboree…
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Coffee Gets Cheesy in Chennai

Asia Traveller Jun 28, 2019 0

As I walked into Käse’s artisanal cheese-making factory, the bustle in the air was palpable. A large steel pot of milk sat bubbling on the gas and a lady stacked blocks of muslin-wrapped goodness into a makeshift cheese cave. Namrata…
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