An overnight train ride got us into the city of Bikaner in Rajasthan. We were received warmly by the elegantly dressed Ram on the railway platform; right at that moment I had a notion that it was going to be quite an affair. The short trip of about 10-15 minutes from Bikaner station to the hotel in a swanky car…
Austria is a German speaking landlocked country in Central Europe that is bordered by Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Italy. The country is globally recognized for its Alpine terrain, amazing architecture, spectacular mountain villages, Imperial heritage and culture. Austria is also home to many notable areas such as the Traunsee Lake, Bohemian Forest, massive vineyards amongst others. Castles…
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the South Eastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city’s centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. East Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 2 km east of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD). East Melbourne still has an old world charm, wide leafy…
Arambol is a traditional fisherman village, located approximately a one-hour drive from the Dabolim Airport within the Pernem administrative region of northern Goa, India. Arambol is North Goa’s most developed beach resorts and is still considered the beach of choice for many long-term, budget-minded travellers. Arambol first emerged in the 1960s as a mellow paradise for long-haired, long term holiday…
Saint Heliers is a quaint seaside suburb of Auckland with a modest population of about 5000 people. This area is popular amongst visitors for the beaches, cafés, and views of Rangitoto Island, the distinctive volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf. St. Heliers is located at the eastern end of Tamaki Drive, and used to be the place where the Tamaki…
Located in south-western France some 500 kilometres from country capital Paris, La Rochelle is a coastal city and capital of the Charentes-Maritime department. A city that is over 800 years old has been a centre for trade and fishing; the remnants of which can still be seen at the Vieus Port and the massive, modern Les Minimes marina. The old…
Surrounded by turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, fun loving people and amazing food Jamaica all the while being blessed by year round wonderful weather is what makes it a hotspot for travellers. A small island nation in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica was made popular worldwide in the 1970s by its very own musical genius and advocate of peace – Bob…
Tokyo – the capital city of Japan, in its heart has always been a melting pot where tradition meets technology and innovation. Being the capital, Tokyo attracts more visitors than any other part of the country and the need for space is always high. So they came up with the idea of tiny hotel space called pods where people could…
Jaipur is a very old town in the princely state of Rajasthan in India which was first built about a millenia ago and then has seen constant change over the years. It is the quintessential princely state of India as there were 12 kingdoms in Rajasthan before the unification of India after it gained its independence in 1947. The long…
The capital of Great Britain, London is quintessentially a modern city with grand history and tradition. It is probably the most recognized city in the world due to its rich culture and affinity with royalty. The royal family resides in the famous Buckingham Palace overlooking the Kensington Gardens. The city boasts of river Thames which runs through the city and…