Leiden, the charming university town of the Netherlands, had been so close yet so far for the two of us all these years. Hence, during our fourth visit to this beautiful country recently, we decided we would not miss its charm this time. Located just a half-hour train ride from Amsterdam, Leiden offers the perfect …
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My coffee had gone lukewarm before the guide at Golconda Fort even got to the clap. He did it near the Fateh Darwaza, just to prove the sound would carry all the way up to the Bala Hisar pavilion, nearly a kilometre off, and it did, and I still don't fully believe it even though …
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India is not just a country, it's an emotion. One moment you’re standing in front of the world’s most beautiful monument of love, the next you’re cruising through palm-fringed backwaters, and before you know it, you’re watching the sunrise over snow-capped Himalayan peaks. From golden deserts to turquoise seas, ancient temples to vibrant cities, India …
The Gulf countries have been on the radar of Indians looking for job opportunities for decades. In the recent years, many of these countries have gained popularity as tourist destinations as well for Indian citizens. If you are planning your international holiday, visiting these top Gulf countries will be a good choice. Of course after …
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Dubai wonderfully unites the world of modern miracles and ancient desert grace. When time is limited, and a traveler has to plan the ideal itinerary, it may be overwhelming due to the abundance of places to see and incessant things to do. There is some positive news though. You can certainly appreciate the sights of …
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Most of us in this world love to travel. To explore new destinations, their landmarks, history and culture. But for us there are two other aspects that are equally important when we travel abroad. Interacting with the people and enjoying the local delicacies that these countries have to offer. And Europe has been our favorite …
I have always loved waking up very early in the morning. Be it for catching a Shatabdi for work or the numerous morning flights to multiple destinations over the years. But this occasion was so very different. It was to explore the unfelt right here in my hometown Calcutta with some of my BITS Pilani …
The name Antwerp brings a glitter in the eyes of many faces around the world. And all of them beautiful faces for whom this destination is like no other, being the 'Diamond Capital' of the world. So how do you spend a day in Antwerp Belgium with your beautiful ones in your family? Come along …
This nice and eco-friendly resort is not exactly in Kolkata but just a hundred kms away on a smooth ride on Durgapur Expressway. We started quite early planning to have our breakfast somewhere midway. And found this nice cool place on the highway with good options and quality food. The four of us Chandan, Goat, …
Can you expect to see an entire country in a day? Its people, culture, inventions, history, landmarks and everything that makes it a land to be proud of as a resident. A country that we too have fallen in love with after having visited it four times. And that too twice in a row, yet …
A Magical Musical Journey I was in BITS Pilani my alma mater recently on a nostalgic journey for pleasure and a bit of business. And that provided me the opportunity to explore for the first time an institution inside our Vidya Vihar campus that had touched my heart many a years back. Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, …
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Travel has been my passion since the time I passed out from BITS and took up my first professional assignment. And then over the years got the opportunity to experience the remotest corner of my country India. The other passion for me and many thousands like me spread around the globe has been our college …
It had been one of our dream destinations but we missed it during our last Netherlands trip. Hence this year it was in our top priority list. And therefore the booking for our NS train from Eindhoven to Steenwijk and our Giethoorn hotel were finalized the fastest. As the day arrived there were no disruptions …
Many vacationers travel to Europe these days and take the conducted tours to feel comfortable. But lots of us plan our own holidays. That's where the fun lies with the freedom to enjoy as you wish. It's nice sometimes to rush to multiple countries over two weeks. But exploring just one country at a time …
Many of us travel by air these days. Be it the frequent business travelers or the ones who are heading for a vacation with their families. But have we ever given the hygiene, health and safety factors importance when we are inside the aircraft? If not it's time we did to stay healthy while we …
