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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 Abhik Dutta Israel has always been an enigma. While the pint-sized country has always been admired by Indians for reasons historical, scientific and political, traveling to Israel for purely leisure tourism purposes was never really on the cards for…
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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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By Ayushi Shah With its exquisite gastronomy, impeccable architecture and charming canals – it doesn’t matter whether you are a romantic at heart, a foodie, a history buff or an explorer – the Danish capital has surprises in store for…
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By Alifiya Calcuttawala Day 5…
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