Category: Asia

Asia, Thailand

Why You Should Visit Amphawa Floating Market in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, has many floating markets situated around it. A must-do tourist attraction, floating markets are local markets situated on the banks of the river or canal, as waterways were the primary source of transportation in the earlier days in those regions. Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market due to its size as well as its  proximity to Bangkok. But it … Continue reading Why You Should Visit Amphawa Floating Market in Bangkok, Thailand

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Asia, Thailand

Offbeat Thailand: The Bridge on River Kwai

Wanting to skip the usual and touristy Bangkok-Pattaya-Phuket itinerary, our plan to drive through the country led us to the western Thai town of Kanchanaburi (pronounced by locals as gaanjanaburi). The town is a gateway to historical attractions, national parks including Erawan Falls and the infamous Death Railway. If you are fond of classic movies, you may have watched The Bridge on the River Kwai. … Continue reading Offbeat Thailand: The Bridge on River Kwai

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Asia, Thailand

Bangkok’s vibrant flower market: A Photo Essay

No amount of days are ever enough for us when we travel. We like to explore the destination at a slow pace even if it results in skipping a few things. ‘We’ll come back’ is our mantra. One thing on my mind though when we travelled to Bangkok was the flower market – Pak Klong Talad. After a lot of back and forth due to … Continue reading Bangkok’s vibrant flower market: A Photo Essay

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Asia, Maldives

Maldives Visa for Indians

Very few countries have a No Visa Required (NVR) or Visa on Arrival (VoA) status for Indian passport holders. One of the effects of a weak economy. But there are some beautiful and stunning countries on the list. Maldives offers VoA facility to Indian passport holders. The only requirements are a valid passport, proof of onward/return journey ticket and confirmed Resort/Hotel booking. If you have … Continue reading Maldives Visa for Indians

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Asia, Nepal

Nepal: Beyond the Himalayan Mountains

Nepal, a small landlocked country between India and China, is a world hub for mountaineers. The country of Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha) hosts 8 of the top 10 tallest peaks in the world. The famous ranges of Himalayas, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri dominate the Nepal landscape. Nepal however, has much more to offer than a shot at mountaineering or any adventure sports activity. It is one of … Continue reading Nepal: Beyond the Himalayan Mountains

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Asia, Nepal

Riding up the Manakamana Cable Car

The Manakamana Temple is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati in Nepal. The word ‘mana’ means heart and ‘kamana’ means wish. The Temple is around 1302 mts above sea level and can be reached only by a cable car which overlooks the entire valley. It is one of the most spectacular cable car rides in the world with a … Continue reading Riding up the Manakamana Cable Car

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