As a child, I always wondered that why would they say Rome was not built in a day! Three days in Rome and I perfectly understood why there’s no other city in the world that would befit this saying. Much has been said and written about this ancient city that saw the rise and fall of…
By Nivi Shrivastava In my previous blog about Mauritus, I mentioned some guided experinces and local tourist places to explore in the beautiful République de Maurice (aka the Republic of Mauritius). If you have more days in hand, do check out the local sugarcane rum distilleries like Rhumerie de Chamarel and Labourdonnais to taste and buy the…
Travelling amidst the cotton candy clouds when you land in Pula, a quaint town in the Istrian side of Croatia, the first thing that will instantly gratify all your senses would be the fresh sea breeze in lush surroundings. For someone like me who dreams to settle down next to a beach (someday maybe), this…
By Nivi Shrivastava For most parts of the world this time of the year peak of summer, but in the République de Maurice (aka the Republic of Mauritius) from April to June is when the winter sets in with a perfect chill in the air. To escape the Indian summer and soak in the island breeze…
It’s amazing how nature is the most silent healer that could wrap us in awe and double up as a spiritual abode for damaged souls. Sometimes visiting a naturally benevolent destination works far better than searching for peace at a holy shrine, which we discovered in the blissful lush vistas of Amarkantak. A small hilly…
By Nivi Shrivastava If the thrill of pumping adrenaline excites you or chilling in the lap of nature is your perfect getaway, Manali should be on your bucket list this summer. If you are planning a trip to this spectacular destination located in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, you can try out some of…
By Nivi Shrivastava Some of the most memorable aspects of a good holiday are the food you eat and local joints that you explore by chance. During my recent trip to Manali in February, I discovered some amazing food options that one must try while spending a vacation in this beautiful resort town. I stayed…
By Nivi Shrivastava For most regular Joes, flying is a mundane activity given that there’s not much we can do in a cramped aircraft anyway. If one could make it more fun, imagine the joy of floating a little above the earth’s surface, tucked in a wicker basket tied up with a giant balloon above…
By Nivi Shrivastava If you ever wonder what is like to live an unrestricted life among the complexities of everyday humdrum, consider a trip to the famous ghats and galis (lanes) of Benaras. The riveting ceremonies of celebrating the birth and mourning death happen on the Ganga ghats almost side-by-side; and, if you look from…
What if one could travel back in time and relive the glorious Rajaputana heritage — that era of opulence and grandeur, imposing forts and palaces, brave war- riors and beautiful princesses? Well, approximately 180 km from Delhi is a royal residence — Patan Mahal — that welcomes you for a short escape from the everyday…