[ad_1] Mitra Satheesh began her car journey, Oru Desi Drive, in March, when COVID-19 cases were falling. The second wave forced her to cut it short “The situation worsened by the time I reached Guwahati. I had three choices: to leave my car behind and fly home, send my son home alone or to continue […]
Read More[ad_1] The Orchid park near Kaziranga National Park, Assam, is a treat for the eyes and a paradise for flower lovers As children, one of the most exciting things about making a roadtrip to our maternal grandparents’ home, was the drive through Kaziranga National Park on the National Highway. As the Burapahar mountain range becomes […]
Read More[ad_1] Sydkyst is home to Stevns Klint, which bears testimony to the impact of the Chicxulub meteorite that’s believed to have wiped out the dinosaurs For months I remained holed inside, fearful of COVID-19. Clipped were my wings, as I couldn’t travel to any exotic destination during the Christmas break. However, my feet remained itchy […]
Read More[ad_1] A video on the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden which hosts an annual Tulip festival At the foothills of Srinagar’s Zabarwan Range, covering a vast area of over 30 hectares is Asia’s largest tulip garden. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is home to around 65 varieties of tulips and attracts locals and tourists […]
Read More[ad_1] An online conversation on Hallyu in India and how it will influence post-pandemic travel to South Korea Hallyu, or the Korean wave, has been around for a while now (since the 1990s), but with increased penetration of the Internet and streaming services in India, and now the pandemic giving people more time to explore […]
Read More[ad_1] Using nostalgia as their guide, illustrators in Assam recreate Bihu customs to strike a happy chord When it is time for Bohag or Rongali Bihu, Assam dons a festive look. The sound of the dhol (drum) and pepa (wind instrument) fills the air. As households get busy preparing pitha, almost every shopping discussion is […]
Read More[ad_1] A video on the ‘superfood’ avocado that has been subject to thefts in South Africa. Over the last decade, the demand for the nutrient-rich avocado has boomed globally. Avocados are berries and have the highest protein and oil content of any fruit. This ‘superfood’ that has greenish or yellowish flesh with a buttery consistency, […]
Read More[ad_1] Bir, the village in Himachal known for its paragliding, has an authentic South Indian café just off the landing ground Dotted along the entry to Bir are signboards that say “AVVA’s café, flavours of southern India”. Considering that this is a village in Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, with a population of Tibetan refugees and […]
Read More[ad_1] In dire need of a change of pace, holidaymakers are opting for the villa life to work and play The villas are alive with the sound of laughter… and the clack of keyboards. Once weekend getaways and Saturday night party destinations, these sprawling homes are now occupied through the week as families and WFH […]
Read More[ad_1] France’s Brittany boasts of a rocky shoreline that is extravagantly indented Halfway along its northern coast, tourists come across the stunning Côte de Granit Rose or the “Pink Granite Coast”. It is home to bizarrely shaped rock formations which are said to be over 300 million years old. One can find rocks that have […]
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