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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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I was sitting in the dining hall of the Blackbuck Resort and Nature Camp, which overlooks an expanse of trees, when two swallows came soaring in. Swiftly, they circled the hall and flew away, only to come back to repeat the cycle three…
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I am shamelessly opportunistic when it comes to enlisting strangers in my travel plans. On a recent sojourn in Arunachal Pradesh, I approached an elderly Swedish couple to ask if I could join them on their day-long trip to the Eaglenest…
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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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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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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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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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I had already visited Lucknow a few times as one of my biggest clients was based out of this vibrant city. Though they were all business trips, I thought I had explored all the famous landmarks of the city – at least the ones I had…
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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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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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