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“Ubud was perhaps the most unexpected of all the experiences during my stay in Indonesia. In fact, it was only meant to be a short stop for lunch as per our itinerary. But I was so much taken in by the beauty of this place that the idea of not…
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A gift from foreign shores is always special. We have all known—and loved—the joy in a friend’s eyes as they open a packet of hand-picked Assam tea, sandalwood incense sticks or a lovely bell-metal Ganesha. When our friends come visiting, they too spend time and care picking up souvenirs for us. Wine, perfume…
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If you’re fond of spices, herbs and other exotic kitchen goodies, avoid the big supermarkets and explore the grocery stores. They often have the same things for much lower prices. 2. Almost every big city in the world has factory outlets located on the outskirts. In New York, it’s Woodbury Commons. In Edinburgh…
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It’s called bandeja paisa. The word bandeja means platter in Spanish. Paisa refers to the region from where this dish originates. Served as a huge platter, it has several variations. But chiefly, red beans, rice, ground beef, chorizo with lime, plantain, arepa, avocado, fried egg on top and a big…
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Travel Secret #385 By Siddharth Birla An evening spent at Jama Masjid is always special, for it’s full of sensory delights. Shah Jahan’s final architectural opus, the grand mosque provides a calm respite from Old Delhi’s mayhem. The red sandstone and marble walls are eye-soothing, while the loud crack of azaan…
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Nayan Dhameja traveled 3,156 miles from India to Mauritius for a project. Little did he know that the trip will become an indelible memory. Here is a glimpse of his journey to the beautiful island nation. Watch & Share! Note: Only for Desktop viewing. The video won’t play on mobile…
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TS Reader Mayank Parikh shot this beautiful timelapse video during his trip to Goa on his iPhone. Watch & Share!
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Looking for a good duffel bag for your next business or adventure trip? Look no further than the Mohawk Weekender. This fine leatherette bag is an offering from Mohawk, a young Indian brand from the house of Crea. Headed by Aarti Mehta and Ipsa Bansal, two young entrepreneurs from Delhi,…
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Travel Secret #373 USA and roadtrips are like a love story. The idea of mapping America’s stunning landscapes on the road is like a celebration of its idea of freedom. And Jack Kerouac’s On the Road, Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited, and Ridley Scott’s Thelma and Louise have only romanticised it further….
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Travel Secret #372 We posed this question to an experienced airline pilot. Here’s what he had to say: Not just speed, even the fuel consumption at higher altitude is less. BUT there are a number of reasons why we choose to fly lower : At times, the altitude is not…
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Travel Secret #371 Visiting Dubai? Just 45 minutes from the busy metropolis lies Ras Al-Khaimah. With over 7,000 years of fascinating history and culture, magnificent landscapes, breath-taking coastlines, and rich terracotta desert planes, the place offers an entirely different experience from its neighbouring emirates. Read about the top 10 attractions…
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Travel Secret #370 From the gentle, clear waters of Boracay to the serene green tops of Bohol, travellers will find The Philippines just about perfect for an amazing vacation. #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines Courtesy: The Philippines Tourism Board
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Travel Secret #367 By Prerna Bidalia 2004: The Motorcycle Diaries Interested in heading to the Latin-American continent, but lack the funds? Never fear! Just plug in your DVD player and sit back and relax as you watch Walter Salles’ “The Motorcycle Diaries.” The cinematography depicting snow-capped mountains, lush-green forests and…
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Context is a network of scholars and specialists spread across more than 21 cities in North America, Europe & Asia—in disciplines including archaeology, art history, cuisine, urban planning, history, environmental science, and classics—who, in addition to their normal work as professors and researchers, design and lead in-depth walking seminars for small groups of intellectually curious…
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What a find! This gorgeous travel photography blog by Martin Belan has invaluable tips and advice on where to find the best nature shots, and how to take them. Check out the section on India, where Belan tells you exactly how to shoot the Taj Mahal for best results. In the…
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Travel Secret #366 Turbulence: without doubt it is the number one concern of anxious flyers, more so of the first timers. The moment your aircraft shudders mid-sky, you just can’t help but picture it tailspinning into a stormy sea. Here is a reminder of just how menacing it can be: Video…
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Travel Secret #365 Commercial flights in the 1920s were a fascinating affair. We did some nosing around and found this wonderful nugget, courtesy Paleofuture: In 1925, passengers on an Imperial Airways flight from Britain to Germany were treated to an inflight movie. This was a first in commercial aviation! But wait:…
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This summer, turn to molecular gastronomy and make your very own mango verrines. Check out the video below to find out more! Don’t forget to invite us over when you manage to make some! Video Courtesy: MOLECULE-R Flavors
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Travel Secret #364 Panmelys is a Welsh poet and painter living in Paris. Every Sunday, she hosts a “Live Poets’ Circle” and “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” from 4 to 6pm in the library of Shakespeare and Company and has been doing so for over 20 years. She asks you to come…
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Travel Secret #362 After you have soaked in your fill of the Niagara Falls, an attraction worth experiencing is the Bird Kingdom. You’ll feel like you’re in a rain-forest when you encounter free-flying birds such as the wax bill, wattled jacana and red whiskered bulbul. Bird Kingdom is the World’s Largest Free Flying…
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