On our trips, we have figured that even with a detailed itinerary and list of places to visit, at times we needed some specific nuanced tips which added huge value to the experience. These became the difference between a good and a great trip. So, combining our own experiences and our in-depth pre-trip studies forRead More
Tag: Food
Pondicherry: The French connection
Some places are such that they resonate with you. When your visit them, the feel of the city strikes a chord in you. We felt this way in Pondicherry (or Puducherry). It seemed like we could just live there absorbing the city. I don’t know whether it was the quaint French houses or the wonderfulRead More
Kodagu days – The Coorg tales
Coorg is famously called Scotland of India. Well, I have been always skeptic of such titles – ABC of XYZ. It always seems a bit like trying too hard. I believe that if a place or anything for that matter is good enough it would make a name for itself. May be such titles areRead More
Peek into Vietnam with trip to Tam Coc
You planned your trip but end up with a spare day in Hanoi? Take a day trip to Hoa Lu – Tam Coc in Ninh Binh province. Most of the travel agents in Hanoi can get you on a group tour at short notice. We confirmed our trip only a day before and were onRead More
2000 reasons to like Halong Bay
Halong bay is a UNESCO world heritage site for its natural beauty. The calm sea and about 2000 of the limestone islets form an ethereal experience. These 2000 islets are the reasons to like Halong Bay. There are two ways of enjoying the beauty of Halong Bay: either you stay at the bay coast andRead More
Live a beautiful dream at Hoi An
Beautiful beaches, UNESCO world heritage site and mouthwatering food. Do these get your interest? Then head to Hoi An for the trifecta of attractions. Our Vietnam trip fell during the months when it rains at Hoi An. So we were very skeptical about visiting the city. However, we would say if you are in VietnamRead More
Road trip to Suryalanka beach
The nearest beach to Hyderabad is probably Suryalanka beach. This beach is near Guntur and Vijaywada and a good drive away from Hyderabad. It is like one of those road trips that you think you would go on, but postpone it as the destination is not enticing enough. So when the one of our colleaguesRead More