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By Srinivas Krishnan There is an old jungle saying: “The tourist who walks deep into the bush understands the heart of Africa best.” Apologies to Lee Falk and his famous comic creation, the Phantom, but we guess you understand the…
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By Sherly Jerusha White sandy beaches separate crystal clear azure waters from lush curtains of rain-forest green: this is nature at its best. With breathtakingly gorgeous coastline, lush forested interior, fantastic diving spots and a boundless location, the Andaman Islands are…
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By Srinivas Krishnan The great Nordic stories and tales set in that magical realm called Iceland are alive even today. The sagas are epics of great battles and journeys, larger-than-life heroes and heroines and reflections of human nature and condition….
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Pieter Erasmus, Johannesburg South Africa is home to a wide array of vibrant, rich cultures, each with their own deep history. The South African landscape is as beautiful as it is diverse. It has an endless abundance of natural wonders – mountains,…
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By Abhik Dutta Looking beyond the tried and tested South Asian countries for a quick escape ? Aching for a change of pace, a change of scene and yet want to go to a truly eye-opening destination ? Looking for…
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By Koustav Sarkar Bhutan, The Land of the Thunder Dragon Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and…
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By Srinivas Krishnan Perhaps Pharrell Williams made a trip to Bhutan before he wrote and performed his monster hit of a song, Happy. Because I’m happy… Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth Well, that truth seems…
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By Tim Taylor Taupo, a town near the centre of New Zealand’s North Island, is distinguished by its lakefront setting and outdoor sports ranging from fishing to jet-boating. The vast waters of Lake Taupo, a volcanic caldera, drain into the…
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By Katija Calis Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It’s known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to…
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By Uma Iyer “I took the route from Mongolia to Moscow and every place I stayed over or ‘chugged’ along was stunning”. A once in a lifetime experience –an understatement for one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the…
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