The only island airport in Thailand is Koh Samui and direct flights to this destination are pretty expensive. There are some cheaper ways to get to many islands in Thailand. I personally used Nok Air package to go to Koh Lanta. It includes a flight, minivan and ferry boat transportation . (more…)
There are some ultra clean places where you can get punished for chewing a gum (let alone throwing the wrapper on the street) to dirtiest places where the whole street is filled with garbage. (more…)
When I travel to big cities I try my best to visit a Science museum / center to see how Science is represented in different cities/countries/culture. Here is a list of my favorites. (more…)
We’ve traveled to 6 continents and picked the top places for your best hiking experience. (more…)
I have already been to Toit in Bangalore and now decided to visit the newly opened pub in Mumbai. I also heard that there is another new pub of the same chain in Pune. (more…)
Since I was a child, I was always fascinated with train journeys. Hearing the clickety-clackety sounds the train wheels make while passing the metal tracks made me sleep good for some weird reason. There is nothing like seeing the country side from inside the comfort of sitting in the train. (more…)
Spring Blossoms also known as Hanami marks the season where the cherry flowers (referred to as “Sakura” in Japanese) blossoms all over Japan. To understand the history of how this tradition originated and how it became a popular activity among locals, one must go all the way back to Heian period of Japan. (more…)
If there is one spiritual place you must visit in India I would recommend Rishikesh in the northern state of Uttarkhand. Situated in the Himalayan foothills on the shore of Ganges river, Rishikesh is popular for studying yoga and meditation. Women all around the world flock to Rishikesh to get trained and certified in Yoga as a teacher. (more…)
Israel is one country that you can absolutely see in a week. The country is not big although it is blessed with a diverse landscape (sea, desert and mountains). From the coral reef filled Red Sea to world heritage UNESCO site in Jerusalem – with history going back all the way to foundation of Christianity – to hypersaline waters of Dead sea to new Hi-Tech accelerator center in Haifa, Israel is both interesting, adventurous and unique. One thing to remember is Israel is an expensive country in the Middle East. (more…)
The easiest way to get to Troy is by a local bus from Turkish city Chanakkale. The bus brings tourists to the entrance to the archaeological zone located next to village Tevfikiye. The site looks completely different from what you saw in various books and movies. The land is very dry. The sea is five kilometers away from the hill. You won’t notice the hill right away – everything is cut by excavations. (more…)