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May 29 2015A spiritual guide to Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav, Ganpati festival—call it what you will, it’s always been one of the most fun and exciting festivals in India. The atmosphere transforms into one of zeal and camaraderie, and people celebrate this festival with full gusto. Ganeshotsav, as a public festival, was started in Maharashtra by erstwhile Nationalist leader Lokmanya Tilak. This […]
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May 28 2015The 5 best treks in the world
There are treks, and then there are iconic treks. Some of these treks are so gruelling that taking them for granted is a big mistake. These treks will test your patience and having nerves of steel is something of a prerequisite. You need amazing grit and determination to successfully complete these treks without giving in […]
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May 22 2015Basilica of Bom Jesus – A Goan wonder
The Basilica of Bom Jesus comes across as an imposing brick structure that holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, one of the founders of the Society of Jesus. Located in Old Goa, the former capital of Goa, the basilica is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. […]
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May 20 2015Top 5 safe destinations for solo women travellers
While it is incredibly exciting to travel alone, it can also be quite dangerous and threatening, especially for solo women travellers. There are tons of great places women can travel to, alone, without any fear or anxiety. But there are also those places that women, particularly solo women, would do well to avoid. Here’s a […]
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May 18 2015World festivals that will make you go wow – Part 2!
In our first post about world festivals, we spoke about some of the most stunning festivals in the world. But those were just the tip of the iceberg! The world is a big place with wonderful places, people and experiences. There is not one festival that could be ranked above the other, so we’ve compiled […]
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May 13 20157 must-try Maharashtrian dishes
Maharashtra is known throughout the country for its spicy and tangy cuisine. The food here consists of a lot of spices and some of the most important dishes here consist of wheat, lentils, rice, jowar and bajra. Beautifully savoury in quality and extremely varied, Maharashtrian cuisine is something that is sure to tingle your tastebuds. […]
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May 11 2015India ranks 48th in World’s Most Powerful Passports
India ranks 48 in the list of the top 50 most powerful passports in the world, according to a global survey. Sweden has topped this list of the world’s most powerful passports in the world, followed by Finland and Germany. The study conducted by Germany-based GoEuro travel comparison website ranked passports based on the number […]
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May 08 2015Fascinating five – Water Sports in India
Nowadays, holidaying in India is incomplete without enjoying some water sports in some of its most fabulous travel destinations. Be it parasailing, river rafting, scuba diving, snorkelling or jet skiing, an increased number of holidaymakers are fascinated by water sports and want to give it a try. Water sports in India range from the extremely […]
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