Life on a boat can get hectic. While a cruise might seem relaxing – picture gently swaying on the Caribbean sea as you enjoy astounding panoramic views while lounging in your room balcony – there is so much to do onboard that after a while the body demands […]
Ibis, India has the right idea. As one of the most well-known brands in the world, when it comes to hotels, especially “business hotels”, Ibis already has a lot going on for them. But, when it comes to food and primarily their restaurants, there’s no denying that a […]
Goa is one of the few destinations in India that is as popular with local tourists as it is with those visiting the country. Over the years, this small part of such a vast country has achieved almost cult status. For many – students out on their first […]
Weirdly enough, I have had more luck meeting/seeing famous people while travelling rather than in my own city country. Being in India, where movie stars are often treated as Gods, means that whenever one is about to make a public appearance, you are guaranteed that there will be […]
Year: 2012 Month: July Place: Birmingham, UK Time: Early morning on a pleasant sunny day Holidays are often full of surprises and unplanned visits. During one of our long summer vacations in Birmingham, it just happened that The Queen, who was travelling across the length and […]
Comics have long been considered books for children. With the rise of the “nerd generation” over the last decade, it has become acceptable for adults to proudly state that they too read comics; in-fact they have gone as far as claiming their fandom towards them. As a result, […]
The quickest review of Midnight in Paris would be that it’s a magical and charming time traveling whimsical American tale set amidst the beauty that is Paris, France with classic (Woody) Allen-esq neurotic characters. It’s also a film that proves to be every art majors wet dream come […]
A true story about love; love for nature and for wildlife. A story of a man who discovered his home in the most unlikely of places and his struggle to keep what is closest to him safe. Richard Harris gives an outstanding performance playing noted animal conservationist George […]
Early last year, I got a chance to have a quick pass through Belgium which included a day long stopover in Brussels. What I discovered there – in the few hours that I roamed the streets – was that Brussels (and the rest of Belgium for that matter) has […]
A place where adults can let their inner child out and where children can role play being adults, the Think Tank Science Museum… is a living breathing encyclopedia.
Russell Shorto beautifully brings alive the tragedies and triumphs of the city and its people in this gem of a book…
Let me begin by breaking the myth. Switzerland isn’t as expensive as most people make it out to be. It’s not cheap either, but when you think about train travel and food, prices resemble that of most Western European countries. What’s more important is that unlike some of the […]
Indians love their tea, even more so than the British I would say – starting a post with a controversial statement like this should do the trick. However, there is a difference; we do not have a fixed “Tea Time” and pretty much drink it at any time of the […]
Birmingham has gained a reputation as being one of the primary cultural cities in the UK. The city has been playing host to numerous educational and entertainment activities from different fields of art over the years. Staying true to this, during one of my summer visits – […]
Work! Work! Work! Let’s face it, the pressures of everyday life have led humans to work more and play less. In an economically unstable world, work has been prioritized leaving personal and family time to play second fiddle. On the bright side, it has made the idea of […]
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