My father had a transferrable job, which meant a new place every 4 years along with a leave travel allowance. We went around Gujrat, Rajasthan in India extensively till age of 4 and then to South Indian temples, Himachal-Punjab, Darjeeling-Sikkim-Orissa, Maharashtra on the Leave Fare Concession option he used to get. We started travelling outside… Read More »My tryst with travel
The tropical rainforest paradise Malaysia is home to large rainforests, rafflesia flower, the famous orangutans and many more rare species of animals. I have been able to visit only the cities with work trips so far and would like to go back to experience the rainforests, mountains and wildlife. Prominent places to visit in Malaysia… Read More »Malaysia
Prominent places to visit in Finland, the Scandinavian land of thousand lakes include Helsinki, Lapland, Rovaniemi-the city of Santa Claus. Finland is known for its quality of life, happiness of people, myriad lakes, saunas, reindeers and northern lights. I have been only to Helsinki in Finland, but twice. The first time, I went on an… Read More »Finland
Prominent places to visit in Singapore include Singapore Zoo, Merlion statue, Gardens of the Bay, Sentosa island, China Town and Little India Best time to visit Almost a year-round destination. For lower rains and heat, March to October is better suited. A week is more than enough to cover all the attractions. Most people spend… Read More »Places to visit in Singapore
Boston Boston is one of the old styled cities with red bricked houses, large parks and good places to eat. It is home to MIT and Harvard which have their own large campuses The New England Aquarium has a nice collection of aquatic animals. It is informative and entertaining to spend time, specially for kids… Read More »Places to visit in the US
USA is full of gigantic scale national parks. Some of the best places to visit in USA outside cities include Niagara falls, Grand canyon, Antelope canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite National parks The cosmopolitan melting pot I have always had mixed feelings about the US The landscapes here are one of the best… Read More »Places to visit in USA
Bangkok Bangkok gives you a quick view of what Thailand has to offer. We visited Siam Ocean World We went without expectations and were pleasantly surprised. You can see colorful fishes, manta rays, turtles, sharks here Safari World We had a mixed experience here. A huge area with hundreds of animals. The good part is… Read More »Places to see in Thailand
The land of temples, rice, beaches and much more Thailand has something to offer for any find of a traveler. It is one of the most visited countries in South-East Asia. It is also one of the first countries to travel abroad for most Indians. Given its proximity, easy visa process and multitude of destinations… Read More »Places to visit in Thailand
Angkor complex This is a wide area with temples, trees and ruins spanning across 150+ hectares. You feel like Indiana Jones exploring treasures of the past. There are 70+ temples with many being found as the excavations progress Most temples have ponds with water on all four sides, a welcome path with Nagas lining the… Read More »Places to see in Siem Reap
Angkor Wat, temples complexes in Siem Reap, Tone Sap lake Kampot, Phnom Penh are the most prominent places to visit in Cambodia The land of ancient temples We had a calendar at home with many destinations across the world showcased each month. Angkor Wat was also one of them. I never knew the extent of… Read More »Places to visit in Cambodia