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If you’re fond of spices, herbs, and other exotic kitchen goodies, avoid the big supermarkets and explore the local grocery stores. They often have the same things for much lower prices. Bonus: you might get to chat with the store owner, learning more about how to use those spices…
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Spain seems to have a thing for mushrooms. There are tapas bars and restaurants dedicated entirely to the famous fungus, and we stumbled upon one of them in Madrid. It’s located in a charming old alley right behind the city’s arterial street, the Gran Via. “El Cisne Azul” means “The…
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Note: This is only part of the lavish breakfast served at H10 Villa de la Reina, Madrid, Spain. Located on the city’s arterial street, Gran Via, this beautiful boutique hotel gets 10/10 from us for its charming ambience and flawless service.
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Spain boasts a range of historical sites of national interest which have been converted into high-end accommodation. If you are coming to Spain and you’re looking for a different and original place to stay, take a look at these suggestions. Castles, caves, traditional buildings and other places surrounded by…
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It’s one of the oldest towns in Norway, and eye-poppingly beautiful, with mountains and dramatic coastal landscapes. Plus, just look at those colourful houses! It is hiking paradise. Just follow the coastline and mountain peaks, and you’re on the right track. For the best panoramic view of the town, take…
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In the heavy tourist areas of Bali, such as Kuta Beach, the colour of the shopping bag given to you reveals if you got a good deal or got ripped off. E.g. a striped bag means you overpaid. So the next time you’re shopping in Bali keep this in mind and…
Continue readingI went to Japan with my mom in October 2018. We stayed in Narita for 3 days before moving on to our next destination which was the main city of Tokyo. Narita is a city on the eastern outskirts of Tokyo and is home to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport….
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Do you really want to join the Holiday rush—Christmas, Fourth of July and such? You’ll pay more but likely get indifferent service, thanks to the surging crowds. Book either right before the holiday or right after, when you’re likely to grab good deals as well as enjoy the holiday…
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Virgin landscapes. Ancient riverside cities. And the world’s best wine…for the price of a coffee! Rohnish Sabharwal’s trip to Georgia puts it on top of our wish list. So where exactly is Georgia? Let the map tell you: 3 Georgia secrets most people don’t know: New archaeological evidence shows that…
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Summers had just begun. Dreading the heat and dust, I called a friend who is always doing something offbeat. She suggested a place in the hills where I could volunteer. That’s how I discovered PossiVille, a community farm-cum-backpacker’s hostel situated on a naked cliff in a village called Kumarhati near…
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Dressing in Iran Iran observes the Islamic dress code, which calls for women to cover their hair, neck and arms with a chador. But as a visitor, you simply need to cover your head and hair with a hijab or loose scarf. For men, shorts and flip-flops are not allowed. Stick to…
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The word mixologist is often associated with high class lounges and bars and a bartender in more of a dive bar setting. However, that is not necessarily the case. Both are very important for a great bar experience. THE MIXOLOGIST A mixologist is a cocktail designer who serves seasonal…
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Zoha Zuberi is a singer-songwriter by profession who started her musical journey in 2012. It took just one dynamic experience to make her fall in love with travel. She hasn’t stopped ever since! Who is Zoha Zuberi: A very excited human being. I sing all the time. But I usually don’t…
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Kuchen is a traditional German pastry that roughly translates to “cake.” The only difference between this and cakes as we traditionally know them, is that a kuchen is less sweet and usually filled with fruit, custard and whipped cream. It is typically enjoyed with coffee. Ask a German about the…
Continue readingSurprise, surprise! It’s not pasta or pizza. The name is as exotic as the dish itself—Ragu Alla Bolognese. You may have heard of it as simply Bolognese. It originated in, well, Bologna, Italy. Interestingly, Bolognese is not an actual dish. It’s a meat-based sauce, starring meat (pork, beef, or veal),…
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Ours is a city of early risers and people are always in a hurry. Every morning, I wake up to vehicles honking and sunlight filtering into my window. It takes me 75 minutes by car to reach my workplace, which is Narayan House (Fashion Studio, Bhuvneshwari Green Estate) in Jamshedpur. A typical breakfast in…
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The macrons. The macaron recipe at Ladurée hasn’t changed since Pierre Desfontaines invented it in the middle of the 20th century. Today, the brand and the bite-size bursts of colour and flavour are inseparable. People flock to the stores as much to taste the latest offerings as to soak up…
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Midnight sun can be experienced north of the Arctic Circle for a period lasting from a single day to five months, depending on how far north you travel. In central Greenland the sun does not set from the end of May until the end of July. During this period, the…
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Currently the technical head of Himalayan Weekenders, a large community of student trekkers, Sanket is an avid traveller and photographer. Over to him: I’m addicted to travel: As a child living in the picturesque country of Nepal, I’ve always had a special place for the mountains in my heart. Having gone…
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Glamping is camping with a dash of glamour. Think huge tents, fairy lights, scented candles, floor mats and so on.The main idea behind going a bit more extravagant is to enjoy the outdoors without having to give up things that make your life more comfortable and enjoyable. Glamping, therefore, works…
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