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Tirana day out
Tirana, Albania's capital city, was not part of the original plan but I decided to do it on a whim as I was in Greece anyway. It is...
Ganesh
Sep 26, 20203 min read
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Flamingo sighting in Mumbai
I had been trying to take the Flamingo tour in Mumbai for a long time, but due to one reason or the other, it never materialized....
Ganesh
Sep 25, 20202 min read
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Manjoor - the elephant trail
In my childhood days, I was always excited at the prospect of a Coimbatore-Ooty road trip as we visited our grandparents' ancestral home...
Ganesh
Sep 25, 20204 min read
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Loch Lomond - the Scottish Beauty
One of Scotland's most famous destinations, Loch Lomond's natural beauty attracts people from far & wide. It is the largest lake in...
Ganesh
Sep 25, 20203 min read
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Journey along the Adriatic coast
It is said that the journey is more important than the destination, as the journey teaches you a lot more than the destination. It is...
Ganesh
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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The last supper at Cafe Churchill
The famous Cafe Churchill in Colaba is renowned in Mumbai for its pastas, soups and delicious homemade desserts. I have been going to...
Ganesh
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Dubrovnik - Game of Thrones city
Dubrovnik has been a prominent Game of Thrones filming location since Season 2 of the acclaimed TV show and the Croatian city is a must...
Ganesh
Sep 24, 20204 min read
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Mountain Tales - Nohkalikai Falls
Being an ardent nature lover, I am always attracted to the mountains, especially in the monsoon season when the abundant green cover,...
Ganesh
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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Toledo - a city worth exploring
Toledo sits majestically above the Tagus River and is one of the most visited cities in Spain. It can be done as a day trip from Madrid,...
Ganesh
Sep 23, 20203 min read
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Segovia - a timeless beauty
Segovia is a 30 minute train ride from Madrid and worth a day trip. As you leave the capital city behind, there are some good views of...
Ganesh
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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Bracciano - a lakeside gem
Bracciano is a small town in the Italian region of Lazio. In a country with so much documented history, it is somewhat surprising that...
Ganesh
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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Panhala Fort - a fascinating lesson in history
I have always been fascinated by forts from a young age. Maybe, it has to do something with my upbringing in Jaipur and the trips in...
Ganesh
Sep 23, 20205 min read
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Albania - North Macedonia Border crossing
The drive from Tirana, Albania to Ohrid, North Macedonia is pretty scenic once you are out of the Tirana city limits. The mountain range...
Ganesh
Sep 22, 20203 min read
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A desolate Lake Balaton
After spending a few days in Budapest, it was time to look outward and my first day trip happened to be Lake Balaton. I took an early...
Ganesh
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Cinque Terre - The Fab Five
Cinque Terre ("Five Lands") is a fabulous collection of five fishing villages in Northern Italy - in short, the "Fab Five". The Italian...
Ganesh
Sep 22, 20205 min read
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Mediterranean Delight
Mediterranean food is heavenly. Being a vegetarian, many of the famous dishes were off limits but there were still some mouth watering...
Ganesh
Sep 21, 20202 min read
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A beautiful souvenir store
I went to a beautiful shop in a sleepy little village of Megalochori in Santorini. The owner was very hospitable and patient as she...
Ganesh
Sep 20, 20202 min read
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Story of Immigrants
During my trip from North Macedonia to Greece, I met a few immigrants trying to enter Greece illegally. The first case was that of an...
Ganesh
Sep 20, 20204 min read
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Carturesti Carusel - Carousel of Light
This is one of the most beautiful bookstores I have ever visited. Situated in the heart of Bucharest and opened in 2016, it is a book...
Ganesh
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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Flixbus debacle in Italy
Flixbus in Europe was a priceless gift to me when I was backpacking there. It allowed me to travel on a budget, within cities in Europe...
Ganesh
Sep 19, 20209 min read
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