Best Detours From Bengaluru – Weekend Getaways
Just as the city seems to close in from all sides, the streets widen and the traffic eases, and you emerge into calm countryside, with excess oxygen and abundant greenery to soothe the body and mind.
Inside the Belgian Town Where Beer Runs Through the Streets
A friend and I had signed up for De Halve Maan’s brewery tour, and we found ourselves at the roof of the circa-1856 brewery, one of the oldest working breweries in the town. The tour was winding down and George, our guide, had found the perfect spot to leave the audience slack-jawed with the view. […]
The perfect 10-day itinerary for Europe
The unstinting charm of Europe lies in the juxtaposed urban culture and ancient history. The Netherlands-Belgium-France is a popular circuit to get a flavour of the 3 countries in one single trip.
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Live like a local in Bengaluru
Friday nights are reserved for live gigs at The Humming Tree, Bengaluru’s liveliest music venue, while lazy Saturday mornings slowly morph into a long stroll in the lungs of the city – Cubbon Park – followed by lunch in the open air along Lavelle Road. SodaBottleOpenerWala serves up delicious Parsi cuisine and you can never […]
The future is mobile, especially in a country like India
India has one of the most thriving digital eco-systems that support its position as the world’s seventh largest travel and tourism economy. The USD 234 billion economy has been backed by consistent penetration of smartphones and Internet – a combination that has led to increased awareness via social media
Boho Bengaluru – shopping adventures in India’s capital of kitsch
With its growing pool of hip young citizens, Bengaluru is fast becoming the capital of Indian kitsch, where tantalizing flea markets are crammed with retro treasures and arty one-offs, and designer boutiques infuse their collections with borrowed truck-art themes. Here are our top tips for lovers of all things kitsch.
Gallivanting in Galle
Favourite weekend destinations can ossify with time, but Sri Lanka is one such destination that never gets old. Thanks to the proximity, great connectivity from various Indian destinations and affordability, it now lies on top of mind for Indian travellers, even it means that one spends only a weekend’s worth of time. Here’s a practical […]
How to spend 48 hours in Dambulla?
Sri Lanka, though small, packs a punch for travellers with a variety of experiences, from bucolic beaches with fiery sunsets, cool peaks to hike, dense wildlife sanctuaries and a vast cultural scape to explore. In its belly, lies the main cultural circuit that can be done in 48 hours, or more if you’re pacing your […]
The alternative guide to Sri Lanka’s wildlife hotspots
There is a profusion of blogs and brochures about leopards in Yala or the orphaned elephants of Pinnawala in Sri Lanka, the country’s two major wildlife junctions. So we scoured through the length and breadth of Sri Lanka, and picked out lesser-feted wildlife destinations where you can easily dodge the crowds.
After hours in Bengaluru: Sipping cocktails and craft brews in India’s drinking capital
Bengaluru is a city that loves its pint. Ever since the British arrived here in the early 19th century the capital of Karnataka has enthusiastically embraced the culture of grabbing a drink at the end of the day. Today Bengaluru is chest-thumpingly proud of its drinking culture and home to a roaring craft beer scene […]
Bhutan: Life In A Slow Lane
Tread slowly in Bhutan. And not because of any topographical fragility, because you will need every minute to take in the idyllic setting and pastoral views of the happiest nation in the world. These are not just tall claims. Step into the towns and cities of Bhutan and you will find yourself in the middle […]