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It’s a world inside a home, and one can only imagine what it must have taken this slight old man to create this incredible beauty of a museum. A simple, humble art teacher, the 60-something Mr. Kung has been putting together his antiques since 1974. Which means, what you see…
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What: The Phi Ta Khon Festival. Also known as the Ghost Festival. Where: Dan Sai district in Loei province in Thailand’s Northeastern Region When: 16-18 June, 2018 Why: for three days of merrymaking with the locals, who dance and strike poses while wearing huge masks creatively made from carved coconut-tree trunks, topped with wicker…
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Based on the travels of Jack Kerouac and his friends across America, On The Road is considered a defining work of the postwar Beat and Counterculture generations, with its protagonists living life against a backdrop of jazz, poetry, and drug use. It’s also considered one of Kerouac’s finest works.
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John Steinbeck has left such an indelible imprint on what the world reads, it’s a little difficult to call on just one of his many titles; if we really had to go off the beaten track, however, we’d recommend Travels With Charley: In Search of America. In 1960, Steinbeck bought and refurbished…
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We found some interesting answers on the official website of the spectacular ceremony. Quickly, here’s what we learned: Bright colours distinguished friend from foe as armies faced each other on the battlefield, where they engaged each other with volley fire, from muskets. Red is the hardest colour to see, merges when seen…
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The blast of colour, surrounded by swathes of lush greenery—this is paradise not only for the painterly, but also for those seeking serene self-expression. At every step of this beauteous complex, there is an artistic touch or a fun element, designed to delight all five senses and the soul….
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If you want to travel the local way and connect to the natives, don’t stay in chain hotels with tourists. Stay in B&Bs and chat with the owners and staff. Rent an apartment and go shopping for your meals. Try making a meal, or two, yourself from the ingredients you…
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Airlines tend to under-stock on food to decrease craft weight. They seem to always run out of the best menu items halfway down the aisle at mealtime. Don’t go hungry: Eat before your flight, or bring your own food. Or, order a special meal when you book your flight —…
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It feels good to thaw out in a hot shower after a cold day out while you are travelling but the intense heat of a long hot bath can break down the lipid barriers in your skin, leading to moisture loss. If you have to move a lot from one…
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Meticulously researched, lucidly written, this is a treat for those who love history and Delhi. Swapna brings the Mughal era beautifully alive. You can vividly picture the moonlit fountains, the Emperor sitting in his jharokha, and the katras and kuchas of Chandni Chowk, brimming with traders of all hue.
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