Sweet Summer Treats From Old Delhi StreetsFeatured
Shubhra Krishan finds refuge from the summer sun in Old Delhi’s cold delights.
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Enjoy a Day Trip in Osaka, Japan With Ted Grinewich-YonashiroFeatured
Ted-Grinewich Yonashiro gets to enjoy it all in a day’s break from his Osaka home. Arashiyama is a cultural treasure chest, surrounded by mountains, in the western part of Kyoto prefecture. When I look for respite from the liveliness of a modern Japanese city like Osaka, I often plan a day trip to this well know area of Kyoto.
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7 Ways to Plan an Eco-Friendly VacationFeatured
More and more people are consciously trying to lead an environmentally friendly life all over the world, including in India. But did you know you can do your bit towards the environment by ensuring that your vacation is eco-friendly too? You can actually enjoy a vacation that is comforting and exciting, and yet sustainable.
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5 Offbeat Bookstores Across the WorldFeatured
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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Airbus or Boeing: Which One Do Pilots Prefer to Fly?
Airbus or Boeing, which one do pilots prefer to fly? We wondered! so we asked writer Hardyp Kaur to pin down Captain D’Souza who flies both.
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Award-winning Photographer Shoba Jolly is Enchanted in Uzbekistan
Transport far back in time, when hordes of invaders such as Genghis Khan and Timur thundered through and plundered these impregnable mountains, ravaged the prosperous, flourishing cities on the legendary Silk Route, much of which today is Uzbekistan.
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The Road From Ziro to Kibithu: Arunachal Pradesh, India
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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Shubhra Krishan Takes an Incredible 20-Hour Train Ride in CanadaFeatured
We speak from personal experience here: Take VIA Rail’s Jasper-Prince Rupert train – Prince Rupert Train used to be a named train – The Skeena – after the river it runs alongside with for about 170 miles on its journey.
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3 Terrific Tourist Attractions in Northern IrelandFeatured
Northern Ireland is known for its lush green countryside and stout mountains leading down to a steep and craggy shoreline. Here are top three recommendations of must-see tourist attractions in Northern Ireland.
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Sarita Santoshini Reveals a Stunning Kerala Secret: It’s Called VarkalaFeatured
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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