Travel and Leisure

The Untold History and Love Story of the Taj Mahal

"Only let this one teardrop, this Taj Mahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever." These great words of Rabindranath Tagore evoke two magical words that are related to Taj Mahal, ‘Eternal Love.’ The name of this wonder of the world carries the we Read More

Portugal's Junta de Freguesia de Dornes

Bordered by the beautiful Zêzere river, Junta de Freguesia de Dornes is home to a traditional Greek-style village that is home to approximately 700 people, giving it that Portuguese small-town charm. One of the peninsula's most famous attributes is its gorgeous beach, if one is brave enoug Read More

Prague: 10 Things to See and Do in 2 Days (A Photo Journey)

The Czech Republic city of Prague has often been compared to Paris for its sheer beauty and history. However, I will take that one step further. Prague is better than Paris. Sorry Paris. This 'City of a Hundred Spires' is soaked in history, natural beauty, Gothic and Romanesque architecture, Read More

Kalpa: A Mystical Village In the Himalayan Mountains

The season ‘Fall’ is always related to the creation of a barren earth. Yet, there is one place among the Himalayan hills, which is most fertile around the time of the fall. The color of Autumn in the small Himalayan hamlet Kalpa is red, green and gold, the color of its giant-sized apples Read More

Thimphu, Bhutan: Where the Happiness of Shangri-La Resides

It was a cold morning in February recently when I boarded my flight to Paro to reach the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu, for a four-day visit. While I was booking my trip, I realized that there were not too many flight options available to Paro. Instead, the list of possibilities was restricted to j Read More

Nuwara Eliya: The Amazing City of Light in Sri Lanka

The land of Sri-Lanka is defined by the elephants, precious gems, a history and culture dated back several centuries. At the heart of the country lies a small town in the top of the hills, which goes by the name Nuwara Eliya. Apart from being the only hill-station of the country, this city Read More