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Travel and books go together, just like “Fish n Chips” or “Gin n Tonic”. Travel Secrets intern Siddharth Birla, a bibliophile himself, lists out 5 exotic and unique bookstores which deserve the top spot on every travel and book lover’s bucket list.
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Why would you disfigure your women when they are born beautiful? So neighbouring tribes don’t abduct them. That’s the Apatani tribe for you in Arunachal Pradesh – a region in the north-east of India bordering China. And one of the few must-visit places not overrun by tourism yet.
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With its clean, quiet beaches, Varkala is a secret that Kerala has hugged to itself. Our Correspondent Sarita Santoshini stumbled upon it. This coastal town is a five hour bus drive from Cochin and sits 75 easy kilometres from Kovalam, Kerala’s more celebrated beach beauty.
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Riding through the snow on a dog sled would be a new kind of thrill. For residents of Grey County, Canada, it is a routine mode of transport. Here’s Mike Keenan sharing his thrilling ride across Grey County.
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Some four million zebras, wildebeest and antelopes cross the Mara River from the plains of Serengeti to Masai Mara from July to September in search of greener pastures, making it the most watched animal migration in the world. Aakash Mehrotra shares his travelogue from Masai Mara, Kenya.
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If you ever happen to be in the western part of Africa, do not pass up on the opportunity to travel for a week in Ghana. TS Correspondent Nirav Shah was lucky to explore this land a couple of years ago. He swung on rope bridges high up the rainforest canopy and climbed the highest peak in Ghana. Here are a few tips from him to make the best of your trip.
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A destination wedding on your mind? Forget the usual beaches and boathouses, and head to the “Emerald Isle”. The best time to go? – Now! There’s something for everyone in Ireland.
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Mary Davis once said, “to walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles”. Nature has a great ability to heal and inspire, just being surrounded by bountiful nature can help one in rejuvenating. Here is a little treat for all the nature lovers out there.
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World traveler, passionate foodie, and a proud exponent of France’s art of living, Catherine Oden, Director of Atout France in India – France Tourism Development Agency – takes you on a French culinary journey extraordinaire. Her personal insights acquaint you with the intrinsic connection the French share with their food and their love for all things… gastronomique! Deconstruct the essentials of French cuisine and know more about the very special people who have contributed to putting France’s world-renowned gastronomy right on top… of the table!
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Known for its monolithic structures, Mahabalipuram has monuments that date back to the 7th and 8th Centuries, when the region was under the reign of the Pallava Kings.
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