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A photo essay of Chiang Mai flower market , Thailand
Flowers are an integral part of Thai culture. Flowers play vital role in worshiping and offerings. It has significance in spiritual and cultural life. This is so much similar to our Indian culture....
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Buddha Purnima - 5 Buddha images
Last year, unknowingly I travelled to many Buddhist locations in different countries. I visited monasteries in India, Bhutan, China, Japan, Korea and Thailand. It gave me different perspective about...
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The long neck Kayan tribe, Chiang Mai, Thailand
How long can you wear a choker? If you ask me, I can’t think of carrying it for more than 2 hours. Meet Kayan women from the tribal village in North Thailand. They wear not just a choker but coil of...
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Meghalaya, the abode of clouds- Friday Skywatch
I am back from a week long solo travel to Meghalaya, the state in India famous for its clouds and rains. The name Meghalaya itself means 'the abode of clouds’. I wanted to take a break before my new...
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Mawphlang sacred forest in Shillong, Meghalaya
After an hour's drive in the torrential rain, my driver says ‘ That is the forest ‘ parking the car aside. Unable to get out of the car I look around to see the forest from the window. There is...
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Waterfalls of Chirapunjee - Nohkalikai and seven sister falls
Chirapunjee , the wettest place on earth is dotted with innumerable water falls. Chirapunjee during monsoon is enchanting and treat to our eyes. It is just not possible to escape from waterfalls in...
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Waterfalls of Chiraounjee- Kynrem and Dainthlen falls - 2/2
This post is in continuation to the last post Water falls of Chirapunjee - Nohkalikai and seven sister fallsWhile Nohkalikai and Seven sister falls are the major tourist attractions in Chirapunjee of...
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Mountain view from the Tokyo flight- Friday Skywatch
I love mountains. It's been 4 months since I came back from mountains. Already mountains are calling. Especially when you travel to the most crowded cities mountains are much more luring. During my...
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Asakusa and kimono wearing experience in Tokyo
Asakusa is an oldest part of Tokyo amidst skyscrapers. It lies in the lap of the most modern part of Tokyo and probably that contributes to the charm of Asakusa. Located on the bank of Sumida river...
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12 images of Berlin
I was in Berlin couple of months back.Typical of me, I chose to walk in Berlin too. I feel walking can bring us closer to the soul of any city. I couldn’t walk around as much as I wanted though. I...
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7 things to know before travelling to Beijing
Though this post is specifically written for Beijing. It can be applicable for China in general and also for any non English speaking countries. I have had troubles in my first travel. Once, I was...
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How I met Tagore twice during my travel
Yes. I met Rabindranath Tagore twice within few months during my travels outside India. First meet It was early in the morning. I boarded a taxi to hotel from the Berlin airport. My eyes were glued...
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A Stroll in the Happoen garden and tea ceremony,Tokyo
Ever since my tickets were booked to Tokyo, two things were on priority in my ‘to do list’: Japanese tea ceremony and Kimono wearing experience. Read Asakusa and Kimono wearing experinece Happoen...
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Tulip garden in Srinagar, Kashmir
It was two days back.While watching the flood hit Kashmir on TV, I felt so sorry for the people living in the paradise. It is unfair of nature to put them in to devastating stage so often. I pray the...
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Badami cave temples
I have this problem. If I don’t travel or venture out for few weeks I start feeling claustrophobic and my efficiency miserably dips down. It was one such weekend when I felt the need for ‘ just go’...
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Snake and scorpion whisky near Thailand Laos border
Isn’t it an awesome experience to cross the river to step into another country ?! No visa . No immigration! Yes. That’s Golden triangle located in the Chiang Mai province of Thailand. This is the...
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Songkran, water festival in Thailand
Come spring,the whole world starts celebrating the blooms, celebrating the new life. Look at the similarities across the region irrespective of different ethnicity! They may call it by different names...
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Badami, beyond the four caves -1
It was after a decade and a half that I visited Badami for the second time. My last visit was limitedonly to four cave temples. This time I wanted to explore it more and in detail. While watching...
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Badami, beyond the four caves -2
This is the second post of the series 'Badami beyond the four caves '. Read part 1 here Part 1Whether it is Hampi or Badami Ruins are magnetic. They pull us towards them and enthralls. May be the...
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Bo Sang Umbrella village,Chiang Mai,Thailand
The umbrellas which you see here in this village are not mere a shade providers against sun and rain. They are more than that. They are bright, elegant and full of vibrant colors. Bo Sang umbrellas...
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Babia, the vegetarian crocodile in Ananthapur temple, Kasargod
Have you ever heard about the vegetarian crocodile ? ! Have you ever thought that a crocodile can be a pet too ?!! You need to meet Babia, the crocodile to believe this.We were coming back from...
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Livraria Lello, Porto, World's one of the most beautiful bookshops
After buying a ticket as I entered the bookshop with simple façade, least I expected to see the grandeur inside the book shop. Carvings adorned every corner of the book shop. Exquisitely carved...
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Barcelona harbour - Skywatch Friday
Barcelona is a city of full life. During my recent travel it was raining everywhere and sky was always cloudy. Barcelona didn't disappoint me. While biking the city the harbor view caught my eyes....
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5 things I learned during my recent backpacking
I came back from the solo backpacking around Spain and Portugal last week. Every time I try to add new threshold to my travel. I always go for comfort travel if not luxury. This time I wanted to stay...
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Bodhgaya where Buddha attained enlightenment
From the last few years I have been visiting more of Buddhist monasteries. I have a huge list of Buddha related places I have visited. But I always wanted to visit two Places which are significant for...
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