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Meet Kavyanjali Kaushik, an Indian photographer and journalist, currently bouncing around in Spain. She wrote this piece for us in 2012, and we’ve treasured it since! An offbeat Stay in the heart of the Zanskar Not many travellers make it to the snowy, harsh and spectacular Zanskar; hidden away, almost…
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Huevos Rancheros translates to “Rancher’s Eggs,” thanks to the origin of the dish in Mexico’s farms. They are supereasy to dish up, and there is no fixed recipe. Just toss together refried beans, salsa, chopped bell peppers and of course fried eggs. Add or subtract whatever you like: interesting additions…
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It’s called bandeja paisa. 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 slice of chicharron or fried pork belly. This is normally accompanied by mazamorra, a cold, milk based beverage containing crushed…
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Its a city I found to be refreshing and alluring. Hull is, in fact, the opposite of dull! It’s not far from London: Located 248 km north of London, Hull is less than four hours by car, and even closer by train. Excellent bus connections, too. It’s a heartbeat away…
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These images from Greece Tourism landed in our inbox, triggering major wanderlust. Our picks from the press release: Macedonia, Thrace, Epirus, Thessaly, Central Greece, Peloponnese, Western Greece, and well-known islands in the Aegean, the Ionian, and Crete are easily accessible by air, low on crowds and look stunning in winter. Here’s…
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Yes, the Netherlands is a flat country. It literally means “Lower Countries”. Only 50% is situated 1 metre above sea level. Maybe it is because of the lack of heights, but it is almost always windy, especially when you are on your bike. The Dutch love their bikes, come rain…
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School Thota, a division of the School Estate, is a heritage plantation bungalow in Madikeri, a hill station town in Kodagu district of Karnataka. Its owners, mother-son duo Mrs Saraswathi Aiyappa and Kushalappa Aiyappa have converted it into a comfortable homestay. It’s a pleasant five-hour drive from Bangalore to School…
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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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She is one of Bollywood’s top Casting Directors. Recently, you saw her work in the stunning Sanjay Leela Bhansali vehicle, Bajirao Mastani. When she is not scouting for celluloid talent, Shruti Mahajan likes to take off to lands far and wide. She gave us her travel secrets in an exclusive interview. One…
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Take the Beantown Trolley, says Canada-based writer-photographer George Bailey. Boston, Massachusetts It’s a gimme, all tours of Boston claim to be the best, the oldest, most trusted, or the most complete. The one I chose was billed the oldest, Gray Lines Beantown Trolley. It also included a boat tour of the Boston Harbour. This fully narrated…
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When it comes to food, Vancouver has always had a healthy west-coast vibe to it. Now on the cutting edge of the latest trend – part-time vegetarianism – the bustling seaport in British Columbia is dishing out a sumptuous vegetarian spread larger than ever. Vancouver has long been a…
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