Goodricke Tea Lounge, Kurseong
Every mountain lover has a tea memory. Even non tea-drinkers like me have slurped sweet milky kulhad chai in little roadside sheds, watching the rain refresh the trees. So it was with…
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Travel Secret #1072: Polpo, London
We stumbled upon Polpo in Departures magazine, where award-winning author and food writer Tom Parker Bowles recommended it highly. “Queues might stretch around the door, but you are guaranteed fine…
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Travel Secret #1071: Why London’s Guards Wear Red
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,…
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Travel Secret #1070: Thailand’s Incredible Artist Village
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…
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Wine Secret
A wine’s aroma is a very important part of its character. Avoid wearing perfumes or colognes with heavy fragrances that conflict with this aroma to ensure you catch every little…
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Travel Secret #1068: Frequent Flier Secret
Frequent flier and hotel points programs can deliver things that you couldn’t access yourself at almost any price. Sold-out events, meet-and-greets backstage, cooking classes from celebrity chefs — these are…
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Travel Secret #1067: Secrets For A Road Trip
When loading your bike, keep as much weight as possible close to the bike’s center of gravity. That means low and towards the tank, distributed evenly from side to side….
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Travel Secret #1066: Singapore’s Changi Airport Secret
If you arrive in Singapore by air, as you leave from Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminals, you will drive right past one of the better kept Singapore secrets. Departing to the…
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Travel Secret #1065: Pack Like A Boss
Follow the “Trilogy Rule” while packing your clothes. Three pairs of socks, three pairs of underwear, three shirts. Wear one, wash one, dry one. You can get more miles out…
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Travel Secret #1064: Coast Photography Secret
One of the best ways to photograph the coast (especially beaches) is to choose a high vantage point. This can give the observer a view that they might not normally…
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