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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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Adventure begins where your well-laid-out travel plans end. And mine lay crumpled at my feet, trampled upon by nature. Monsoons had arrived a tad early in Wayanad. The leeches weren’t prowling yet, and the mountains were dark and…
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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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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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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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On the drive down to Kabini from Masanagudi, fine, red earth pirouettes in the windy trail left behind by the tyres of my jeep. In a few hours, we arrive at our accommodation for the next three days, just off the edge of the Nagarhole…
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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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For romantic travellers, there can be no better time to experience Delhi than during the month of Ramzan. The smog-jaded capital wraps itself in winking gold lights and the aroma of festive delicacies, undergoing a Cinderellaesque switch…
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Any visitor to Nagaland usually passes through Dimapur, before moving on to the hills of peaceful Kohima, home to the Hornbill Festival, 75 kilometres away; the pristine village of the Angamis, near Kohima, called Khonoma; scenic Dzukou…
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I am sitting with my morning cup of chai in Kutch’s Chobari village when a flock of demoiselle cranes fly into the open space right in front of me. It feels like I have my own little bird sanctuary in this secluded part of Gujarat. These…
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Balcony seats make for a good watch, and the one I have taken in the balcony of Miss Jenny’s Homestay definitely doesn’t disappoint. It’s where I sit for hours, tracking the noon rays parade onto the coconut tree-speckled backyard—an…
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