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Category: Travel
The Ideal World of Airports
The entire mankind since the beginning of the Universe is in pursuit of unity within humanity and World Peace. Great Men have strived hard, won Nobel Peace prizes in the process, but different factions of homo sapiens strive harder consciously or unconsciously to widen the fissures. Right on the verge of cementing a fault line … Continue reading The Ideal World of Airports
Goa is Going
A heartfelt review of the decline of a magnificent loveable State of India, Goa.
Food Overdose
I took a spoonful of the glistening red liquid and swiveled the spoon to observe it from all possible angles and popped it into my mouth. I instantly blurted, "It explodes in your mouth. It pops into a burst of complex flavours, smells mystical and transcends into a different world. The acidity cuts into the … Continue reading Food Overdose
Amritsar
Walking through the narrow by lanes of the Amritsar, instantly transports a person to pre-independence, pre-partition era. The lanes, the old buildings and the artefacts that have stood witness to rich history whilst the people have been replaced with new characters playing new roles in their daily lives. The name Amritsar evokes myriad thoughts ranging … Continue reading Amritsar
The Maldives Myth
A young nubile starlet emerged from the azure blue ocean on a bright sunny day, her footsteps leaving a trail on the white sandy beach. It was followed by a jingle advertising an opulent beach resort in Maldives inviting tourists to experience the magical tropical destination. Well! enticing advertisements only promote luxurious and indulgent resorts. … Continue reading The Maldives Myth
I am not Qualified…..
The tour starts with a ten minute video clip by the end of which most of the visitors have a heavy heart, if not tears in their eyes. I have been trying to write this article since my visit in Jun 23 but I felt I am not qualified to express my feelings in words. … Continue reading I am not Qualified…..
Slovakia – The Unpolished Gem
The Woods are lovely, dark and deep Robert Frost Dark thick clouds descended on the mountain roads on a chilly cold morning. We were huddled inside a car, the wipers groaning frantically to beat the onslaught of rain. The prospect of Trek being spoiled by bad weather was real. As we arrived and parked at … Continue reading Slovakia – The Unpolished Gem
International Driver’s Permit
It had been raining since the previous night but it did not dampen our spirits. With a spring in our step, we presented our International Driver’s Permit to car rental agency Nippon Rent-a-Car in Hokkaido, Japan. Almost immediately our joy turned into dismay. My wife and I looked at each other distraught! We were denied … Continue reading International Driver’s Permit
ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH: IT’s AuSIM
Australia Singapore Malaysia Once the travel bug has bitten, it's difficult to satiate, because the world is a beautiful place with so much to observe and learn. The diversity in humanity, culture, country, technology and the whole of it. Back from our trip to Europe (France and Switzerland) we were still reminiscing, when we were … Continue reading ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH: IT’s AuSIM
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