Travel and Leisure

Toledo Spain: History's Meeting Point of Past and Present

In the geographical core of Spain, barely an hour drive southeast from the capital Madrid, the ancient city of Toledo is arising from the granite hills of Castille-La Mancha – the province once immortalized by Miguel de Cervantes as the birthplace and the roaming grounds of his famous characte Read More

Nazaré: The Silver Coast's Popular Seaside Destination

The waves are dotted with surfers trying their luck here. Azure skies meet turquoise water, water that dips low before stretching up, taller than skyscrapers: the tallest waves in the world. It’s a surfer’s dream. From the soft sands of the shoreline, onlookers watch the spectacle with b Read More

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is one of Japan's national treasures. It is divided into four general areas that include Mt. Fuji area, Hakone area, Izu Peninsula, and Izu Islands. Instead of being in one place, the park's points of interest are dispersed throughout the region. In these areas Read More

Kathmandu: Nepal's Amazing Gateway to Mount Everest

Nepal has always been synonymous with the Himalayas in my mind. The very thought of Himalayas gives fresh energy to the soul, and I was no exception. Just a few years back, I planned this short four-day trip to Kathmandu; the capital of Nepal and its largest metropolis. Though after this trip, I hav Read More

Fiordland National Park: A Beautiful and Majestic Place to Explore (Video)

Fiordland National Park is packed with awe-inspiring sights you can’t see anywhere else. While Norway and Iceland are both known for their fjords, you haven’t seen anything until you’ve reached New Zealand. Fiordland is a World Heritage Site and home to the magnificent Milford Soun Read More

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