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In the quiet narrow back-lanes of Melkote, 150 kilometres from Bengaluru, old men and women lounge in the old verandahs of old-style houses—bestowing upon the delightfully small hilltop town, or rather village (population 3,305), a…
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Andhra Pradesh, Lepakshi Why Go Now: Gods (and saree designs) etched in stone Lepakshi, which is 120 kilometres north of Bengaluru, might be lesser-known, but believes in a grand welcome. The first thing you’d encounter on the town’s main…
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The first course at Masque, a cuisine-agnostic, ingredient-driven restaurant in Mumbai, is always served in the kitchen. On the first work station was a smouldering brazier. However, instead of charcoal, the brazier was filled with…
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Infinity pools, beautiful beaches and romantic resorts. Say hello to the best honeymoon hotels in Bali! Bali often tops the lists of dream destinations for honeymoons, and for good reason! White sandy beaches, iconic rice terraces and…
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I have always been fascinated by the tales of Rajasthan’s maharajas and their opulent lifestyles. I have also always nursed a secret desire to experience that life, even if for a while. Luckily, a recent three-day stay at JW Marriott…
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A visit to Arunachal Pradesh is bound to throw up many wonders. While attending the annual Nyokum Yullo festival in Seppa in East Kameng district in February this year, I found a few. Nyokum Yullo is the main festival of the Nyishi, one of…
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“Don’t touch,” said Hem, guide and human encyclopaedia, as I attempted to move past a thorny shrub. “It will sting.” The stinging nettle, a flowering plant that runs wild in these hills, looks innocuous enough but delivers a sharp sting…
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The nice thing about getting on board a cruise for the first time, is that everything smacks of novelty. Doors open on to unseen decks, a foghorn blast augurs good times and the expanse of ocean unwraps itself like a quiet mystery. The…
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Phuket Hidden Places Surprisingly, there are still amazing places people miss entirely when visiting Phuket. And like most people you want to visit Phuket but you wish to see it from a less known angle and discover places most people…
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With Bangalore being a metropolitan city, it might come as a surprise to many people the number of beautiful places for couples to spend their alone time in. The romantic ambience of these locations is sure to add more spark to the already…
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Dams were ideally constructed to hold water in which could otherwise turn destructive, and aid in purposes like irrigation. But over time they have evolved into full blown tourist spots which afford opportunities like photography, natural…
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Dams are the perfect holiday spot for the tourist who wants a bit more out of everything. They are high on both visual beauty and being useful by providing water storage and power harnessing facilities. Nowadays there are activities you…
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Gurgaon is an industrial and finance area and a hub of service industries. It is situated in the state of Haryana. Gurgaon is the only city of India where the majority of Fortune 500 companies have set up their regional offices. It is…
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Planning a backpacking trip to Phu Quoc and wondering where to stay?  I know the feeling! I spent nearly two weeks on Phu Quoc, and actually checked out three different properties during my time on the island, so I definitely have…
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Deciding where to stay in Ubud? This accommodation guide will definitely help you pick your dream hotel, hostel or guesthouse! When it comes to accommodation in Ubud, there’s everything from beautiful guesthouses, cheap hostels and…
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