Granada’s Grand Alhambra and Flamenco
Granada Spain, it’s the home of the dramatic Al Hambra, fortress-cum-palace built in the 13th and 14th centuries and a great place to watch Flamenco dancing.
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Sintra, Portugal: Big Castles and Small Cars
Writer N.R. Venkatesh and his wife head to Sintra, Portugal and discover palaces, gardens and much more in their tiny Renault car.
Porto Portugal and Coimbra for a Day
Porto, Portugal and Coimbra: A visit to this lively city on the Douro river, made famous for its port wines, and a stop in the University town of Coimbra.
Romania: Brasov: Near What You Want to See
Brasov Romania– a small town, close to big attractions! By NR Venkatesh Any visit to Romania would be embellished by a brief history lesson, given the country’s fascinating evolution. And a visit to Transylvania and its medieval fortresses, whose inhabitants, tales and myths have inspired best-selling novels and Hollywood films would also be in order. Transylvania (Latin […]
Kyiv, Ukraine: a Misunderstood Destination
>If our visit to Kyiv is anything to go by, Ukraine is a ‘diamond in the rough’ By NR Venkatesh >Most people know little about Ukraine. Some may find it hard to even place it mentally on a world map. >For those with an interest in geopolitics, the mention of Ukraine likely conjures up negative […]
Bucharest, Romania: Seeing All of the Sights
An Indian visits Bucharest, Romania and enjoys meeting Roma. The city’s top sites including the Parliament Palace, the Impaled Potato, the many churches, and more.
Fascinating day trips from Mexico City: Taxco, Puebla and Cholula
NR Venkatesh writes on Day trips from Mexico City: Taxco, Puebla, and Cholulu, founded around 500 B.C., home to the largest pyramid in the world
Mexico City’s Rich Tapestry Awaits: Don’t Be Afraid!
Mexico City – a heady must-see destination By NR Venkatesh with Arjun and Nirmala Many of us love to travel. Besides being hard-wired for curiosity, our urge to travel is propelled by our desire so see new places, meet new peoples and enjoy new experiences. Mexico City had always fascinated us, but reports of violence […]
The Ultimate Road Trip: Portugal From Top to Bottom
Portugal: From Porto down to the Algarve with Lisbon in Between By Arjun Venkatesh A road trip through Portugal with its historical monuments, gastronomical indulgences, and generous hospitality, is a celebration of centuries-old culture, society, and lifestyle. As I drove down the stretch of the Iberian coast from which many a pioneering explorer has set sail, […]
Parc Omega: A One-of-a-Kind Canadian Safari
North America’s big Animals peek into your car at Parc Omega Canada By N.R.Venkatesh The word safari is a Swahili word meaning ‘journey,’ derived from its etymological Arab parent ‘safar’, also meaning journey. The word safari, usually associated with expeditions to observe animals in their natural habitat, conjures up images of lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, […]
Venice and Florence: Italy’s Classics
Venice – an Enchanting City Built on Water By N.R. Venkatesh Venice is a magical city, quite unlike any other. The mere mention of its name conjures up a multitude of exotic images including gondoliers serenading romantic couples in their gondolas gently gliding on Venice’s lagoons; a city of never-ending canals and bridges; a city of […]
England: London Attractions Not So Common
London: Places You Will Enjoy Visiting The one-day London pass gives admission at many of the city’s attractions By Arjun, Nirmala and N.R.Venkatesh London is a vibrant multicultural city throbbing with action, energy and hope. It ranks with Paris and New York as one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Besides which, it […]