Summer has just kicked in, and there’s no sign of mercy from the heat. Along with getting our coolers and air conditioners sorted, most of us are making plans for that summer vacation to cool us down. The northern states of India tend to provide us much needed relief from the scorching summer sun and(…)
Posts by Ruta Ahirkar:
8 Cities Where You Will Never Feel Like A Tourist
Not many of us might notice, but one of the key factors in deciding our next travel destination is its “friendliness” factor. Would you go to a hostile place just because it has fabulous mountains or exotic scenery? I guess not. It’s all about how welcome you feel in an unknown place. You might not(…)
10 Gorgeous Stations Where You’ll Happily Miss Your Train
When a new train or metro station opens up in your city, you can’t wait to experience the new ride but most of all, you are enthralled by the brand new station premises, the spic and span amenities and the modern decor. But there are stations around the world, which have a magical aura about(…)
12 Reasons Why The Simplistic Charm Of Laos Will Bowl You Over
When you expect a bit of mystery and mysticism from your travels, what better place to head to than South East Asia? Add a pinch of adventure and a zest for natural beauty and voila – you have the perfect travel plan laid out for you. Suit up for a giddy mix of travel-ventures in(…)
12 Cities That Take Eco-Friendly To A Whole New Level
It takes more than Mother Nature to preserve the gift of natural abundance and beauty bestowed upon a city. Here we take a look at some of the most gorgeous and almost spotless clean cities of the world and what it is they do to maintain the fine equilibrium of the environment they stay in.(…)
10 Pristine Islands That Will Redefine Your Image Of Thailand
The first mention of Thailand brings to mind, more often than not, crowded, infamous Bangkok. And Bangkok brings with it chaos, ladyboys, massage parlours, sleazy/fun activities that must not be spoken of and of course, great food. But well, we’re not talking about Bangkok here; Thailand is also blessed with very many gorgeous islands. Pristine(…)
Can’t Snap Out Of Your Holiday Mood? 6 Simple Steps To Cure The Hangover
Sneakily surfing through blogs and to-do lists at work, copying links onto draft emails and checking prices on travel portals every hour, the symptoms are usually the same when the travel itch gets you. And who doesn’t love a whole lot of pre-vacation excitement? Post –vacation, the scene is almost exactly the opposite, excitement is(…)
6 Reasons Why A Honeymoon In The Andamans Makes For A Quirky Choice
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, so make sure that step is pretty damn awesome. In all the wedding pandemonium, we end up skimming through pages of “visit me - I will make you come closer” kind of honeymoon destinations. But let’s be a little honest here, haven’t we all(…)
7 Reasons Why A Farmstay Should Be Your Next Holiday Choice
Are you living the big urban dream - fast cars on slower roads, designer dresses on unhealthy bodies, higher salaries and lower self-esteem, rise in meditation classes and diminishing mental peace? In the zest to accomplish too much in too less a time, and fulfil our worldly desires are we losing something? The uber-fast pace(…)
