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Footloose in the canton of Vaud: postcards from my Swiss sojourn
If you are fond of offbeat foreign destinations that give you a chance to discover the cultural and socio-economical closely, then think beyond the obvious and explore the southwestern Switzerland that borders France. While most tourists associate Switzerland with chocolates, cheese, and luxury watches, there are a lot of interesting small towns in the country […]
10 smart ways to experience the best of Louvre Museum in Paris
It’s a great idea to be in Paris any time of the year, and if you visiting the city of love for the first time a visit to the exceptional Louvre Museum has to be on your itinerary. The trip to the Musée du Louvre is a fascinating and enriching experience in itself, and it […]
Six Senses Rome opens its doors in the historical Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini
First look: Taking guests on a journey into heritage, discovery, and community within Rome’s UNESCO-protected historic city center, this is the launch of the brand’s first urban hotel in Italy. Enjoying a prime position within the UNESCO world heritage site of Rome’s historic center, Six Senses Rome is the brand’s first hotel to open in Italy. […]
A lesson in sustainability at the beautiful Swiss village, Bluche
By Nivi Shrivastava While one may associate Switzerland with majestic snow-covered Alps, crystal clear lakes and endless green pastures, there are plenty of things in this country that makes it an “ideal” tourist location. If you look beyond Bollywood’s favourite honeymoon destinations in Switzerland, you’ll be surprised to discover some awesome small offbeat locations that will leave you […]
A love letter to Rome: life, faith and magic
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 […]
Robotics make the sparks fly at Les Roches campus
By Nivi Shrivastava While the Covid19 pandemic changed everything about the way we ate, travelled and shopped till now, the future hinges on innovation and sustainable practices that would impact our lifestyles beyond 2020. The travel and hospitality segment, especially the high-end sector with specialized services, is currently undergoing a massive digitization to catch up […]
Mélange of music, culture and sustainability in Montreux, Swizterland
For an average Indian, Switzerland is synonymous with gorgeous snow-covered Alps, dreamy blue lakes and boundless lush meadows that have been covered extensively in very many movies. Surprisingly, there is so much more to this touristy country if one decides to look beyond the fairytale-like vistas, which makes it an ideal offbeat European destination as […]
Treat yourself to a trip to Azerbaijan
Solo female holidays are on the rise in Azerbaijan owing to its cosmopolitan culture and great connectivity across the country. More importantly, Azerbaijani people are known for their warmth and hospitality; from hotel staff going above and beyond to help you locate excursions to sharing a hot meal to swap stories. If you are looking […]
Explore Georgia – a unique gem that shines between Asia and Europe with all its beauty
By Ruchira Guha While most modern people like to greet each other with a traditional hello, in the beautiful country of Georgia one should ideally say Gamarjoba! And, if you want to look more local, just add a line “rogora khar”, which means how are you? Sounds like Dothraki, is it? Well, for […]
Planning a Trip to European Museums? Here Are The Do’s and Don’ts
By Graham Smith A holiday in any European country is incomplete without visiting the stunning museums sprinkled across the continent. Every year, millions of tourists visit the historically and culturally rich countries that boast of magnificent collections of art and sculpture from across the globe. The list of must-visit museums in Europe is exhausting, but […]