If you are a coffee lover and fancy local handicrafts, you will like shopping in Costa Rica. The souvenir shops are chock-a-block with jewellery, artefacts, clothing and other paraphernalia. I like picking artisanal items since it’s my way of supporting local artists. Here is a list of things to shop for in Costa Rica: […]
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Situated in the Northwest of Costa Rica is the province of Guanacaste. The Rincon de la Vieja National Park over here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known for its volcano, mud pools and rainforests. Read on to know how we went about exploring the Rincon de la Vieja National Park and its
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If you are a nature lover and want to see Flamingoes with all their grace and beauty, then a visit to Bhigwan should be on top of your list. It is a small town located in central Maharashtra and is easily accessible from Pune, Baramati, and Ahmednagar. Wetlands created because of the Ujani dam on
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Sunder Nursery is Delhi’s own ‘Central Park’ with lush greenery, manicured lawns, lakes and rivulets and heritage structures strewn over the 90 acre park. It is Delhi’s first arboretum with over 4500 trees with almost 300 tree species – with some being the lone species in India! The park also has more than 54 species
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Dr. Salim Ali, the well-known ornithologist and naturalist, was christened as the ‘Birdman of India’ since he popularized bird watching in India. Did you know that there is a bird sanctuary named after him in the heart of Pune city? Established in 1973, by city-based ecologist the late Prakash Gole it was inaugurated by Dr.
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Nashik is a hill city in Maharashtra known for its sacred pilgrimage spots and vineyards more recently . This sleepy, quaint city, which was nowhere on travel enthusiasts’ radar until a decade ago, is slowly becoming a favourite with tourists. At a drivable distance from Mumbai and Pune, it boasts of a mix of heritage
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Delhi, the historic city and capital of India, has seen the rule of several dynasties, each of which has left its impressions on the city. The Mughals, in particular, have left a plethora of impressive structures like forts, tombs, mosques and several others. Delhi is where the old and new co-exist. The parliamentary buildings, the
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The two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra are the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The Agra Fort, despite its magnificence and brilliance, has always been in the shadow of its more illustrious sibling, the Taj Mahal, which receives more footfalls. But do pay a visit to the Agra Fort and the numerous structures within
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The Taj Mahal and Agra are synonymous. While scores of tourists frequent the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, several other lesser-known monuments in Agra are worthy of a visit. Some of these are remarkably well maintained, while others are neglected and need conservation. This travelogue will focus on the lesser-known but outstanding monuments we visited
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The Taj Mahal is an epitome of love and is known for its exquisite artistry. This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra is a must-visit for every traveller and die-hard romantic. It is also one of the seven Wonders of the World. What is it about the Taj that attracts thousands of tourists each year?
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