Walking The City Of Joy!

It’s a wonder why this concept is so new in this country. With the bustling galis of Chandini Chowk or the chaos of Crawford Market, the best and perhaps the only way of experiencing the heart of an Indian city is on foot. Well established in Europe and Japan and setting off on the right [...]

British Airways Announces The ‘Top Ten’ Travel Destinations for 2010

British Airways announced its ‘Top Ten’ travel destination list for 2010. We are summarizing the news for your quick reference of the top destinations along with the reason for the popularity. Let us know which destinations and events pique your interest. 1. New Delhi, India – Common Wealth Games 2. Cape Town, South Africa – FIFA [...]

Do Bizarre Festivities Excite You?

While traditional festivals are a part of life, it’s the unusual traditions and celebrations that excite me. I spotted the Reuters news of the annual monkey buffet festival in Thailand that concluded in November this year and this set me thinking. Why would people indulge in something unusual? Is it to add excitement to the [...]

The Undiscovered Jaipur

There is a Jaipur that the global tourist is aware of. A Pink City that’s been brought to life by the famous Palace Hotels and Royal Retreats run by world renowned hospitality chains. Be it the Rambagh Palace (the former private residence of Maharani Gayatri Devi), or the Jai Mahal Palace (the estate that served [...]

Your Secret Weekend Getaway!

  Nestled on a quaint hill top off the Mumbai-Pune road, is the charming pedestrian hill station of Matheran.  It is easily accessible, close to Mumbai, and serves as an ideal weekend getaway for many a worn out Mumbaikar, looking for a little piece of tranquility. The only hill station in the country, that does [...]