I am not an early-riser and certainly not a morning person; but when I saw pictures of the Angkor Wat temple at sunrise, I knew I could not miss the experience. The over excited traveller that I am could not sleep at night and Googled every possible thing to see at the Angkor Temple complex. … Continue reading The Angkor Wat Will Steal Your Heart At First Light
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This is your best bet to see Agra like a native
"The whole concept of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is, at last, to set foot on one's own country as a foreign land." Spending 18 years of my life in Agra, I seemed to have imagined a different side to it. The daily chaotic mixture of traffic, bumpy roads and … Continue reading This is your best bet to see Agra like a native
Mandav- A Medieval Bliss
Walking down the road from my accommodation at Malwa Retreat in Mandav, I knew I had made the right choice to spend 3 days of my summer buried in anecdotes from the medieval past. The city built in the 8th century is an amalgamation of Mughal and Malwa dynasty. Once standing tall and bright, city … Continue reading Mandav- A Medieval Bliss
Sintra, a Portugese fairytale
Sintra, a city permeated with green dewy forests, imposingly colour filled gardens and prepossessing grandeur of buildings from the 14th century Portugese reign make it look like a verse from a Roman poem was painted into reality. A city less than 30 kms away from the capital Lisbon will steal your glimpse at every nook … Continue reading Sintra, a Portugese fairytale
Why all nature lovers should rush to Slovenia now!
'Less is more', a saying that goes well for the Slovenians. The tiniest places behold the greatest beauty. Though the country misses on the grandeur architecture similar to most parts of the European continent, the spectacular greenery and countryside drives make up for it. Slovenia, with a population of 20 lac (9 times lesser than … Continue reading Why all nature lovers should rush to Slovenia now!