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Come winter, and the Himalayas shed their foliage to don a surreal winter trousseau, most of which remains largely undiscovered. The northeast puts on its festive garb too; its rivers turn teal, and birders flock to the region to spot…
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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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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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Past Delhi’s airport, as I am being driven along the smoggy, beige highway, leafing through the fashion glossy I’ve found in the backseat, I look out often, and more intriguingly, once I enter Haryana. This is my first time window shopping…
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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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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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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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Planning an epic trip to the Far East? Here's my detailed two weeks in China itinerary and guide. Two-Week China Itinerary China is big and loud, modern and rustic, traditional and forward-moving all at once. It is a world of sharp…
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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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Visiting Pondicherry is like taking a bite out of the tastiest parts of Europe—spiced up to match Asian sensibilities, it’s a veritable paradise for lovers of Euro-Med-Asian fusion. The French have left an occidental esprit behind: street…
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Just by sinking my feet into freshly rained-on grass in the middle of a jungle, as opposed to battling to breathe, inside a clammy Mumbai metro compartment, my evening has turned extraordinary. When I find out that a guided nature walk…
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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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