Joys of cruising from New Orleans to Mexico

Shopping at Tulum, Mayan artifacts

Shalini and Yogesh Chandra had a great time cruising from New Orleans to Cozumel Island in the Gulf of Mexico. They enjoyed the seascape, local cuisine, culture, hospitality, and attention showered on them for being the only Indians on board other

03 July, 2008 | Views: 5070

Walkabout Town - Annapolis, Maryland

Walking around Marina landing, Annapolis, Maryland

Shalini and Yogesh Chandra visit Annapolis, while enjoying a summer break in the USA. Shalini writes about their experience at Maryland's capital....

24 June, 2008 | Views: 6395

Hill trains of India - Riding high

North East, Ride in the hills

Trains through the Swiss Alps can wait awhile as travellers take joy rides on toy trains across the picturesque Indian terrain. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site was an engineering marvel on a 2 ft

03 June, 2008 | Views: 26707

A view of China from the Indian side

Beijing

Indian educationist, Dr Urvashi Sahni shares her experience of China - the land of plenty. An invitation from Microsoft Research, Asia got her a glimpse of the Chinese education system, along with the regular tourist attractions - The Great Wall of

25 May, 2008 | Views: 22780

In Greece for a week

In Greece with Prof Nishi Pandey

Prof. Nishi Pandey from Lucknow University visited Greece. She tracked eminent temples, theatres and art while here at this epitome of ancient European civilization. Athens, Acropolis, Nafplion, Arachova and Delphi revealed their secrets on a week

01 May, 2008 | Views: 6046

Destination Malaysia for our girl gang

Kuala Lumpur and Genting Heights, Malaysia, proved a perfect getaway for an all girls' trip, regales, Nalini Garg. The culture and people here are very tourist-friendly. The discipline, cleanliness and civic sense of citizens forced us to

26 April, 2008 | Views: 5678



Sundarnagar to Kullu, Himachal Pradesh