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Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia: A Photo Essay

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on January 26, 2019March 17, 2019

Taking a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was one of the highlights of our Turkey trip. This Photo Essay would convince you why a hot air balloon ride is a must-do experience to enjoy the unusual landscape in Cappadocia. 

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7 Natural wonders of the world: A tale of awe, beauty & inspiration

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on January 6, 2019May 31, 2020

While nature and its beauty is everywhere around us, there are some natural sites truly majestic and breathtaking. Read about personal experiences of these awe-inspiring seven natural wonders of the world.

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Top tips on staying fit & healthy while traveling.

  • by mountainleon
  • Posted on December 16, 2018January 20, 2019

If you’re committed to your fitness and general wellbeing, you can find ways to stay healthy during your travels. Setting out on the road with a few go-to exercise routines is a good start, but there is a lot more you can do to maintain your fitness throughout your trip.

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Sedona in a day: Stunning red rocks landscape, family adventure and more

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on December 9, 2018February 15, 2020

We spent a day in Sedona to soak in the beauty of the red rocks that the town is famous for, before driving further to Grand Canyon. Sedona Pink Jeep Tours was a fun family adventure that fit in perfectly in the one day we spent in Sedona.

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My best experiences in Vietnam: Time to go is now!

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on November 24, 2018October 29, 2019

If I look back at my time spent in Vietnam, it appears like a series of unforgettable experiences. But don’t ask me for my favourite. My list of best things to do and places to visit in Vietnam is quite extensive.

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Photo Inspiration: Scuba Diving in the Philippines

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on October 14, 2018October 27, 2018

Malapascua offers some of the best dive sites in Philippines. See this Photo Log to spark your wanderlust for Scuba Diving in Philippines.

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A for #andamanislands. My favourite in the A to Z A for #andamanislands. 
My favourite in the A to Z #throwback🔙 series in India.
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Unlike Amsterdam that I covered in my last post - for which you have to wait to plan travel (if you live in India)- domestic destinations including #andaman are open to travelers.
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I have been here twice and would happily go again!
Photo 1 from more than a decade ago. A visit to #rossisland makes for an interesting time travel to this naval base.
Photo 2 from nearly five years ago, when I went again for my #scubadiver course. Absolutely the best place in India to learn and dive! 
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Travel is still a while away for my family. So he Travel is still a while away for my family. 
So here is a #throwback🔙 series looking at some incredible places we have been to from A to Z. I will give a shot to cover both international places and our favourites in India.

A in international destinations -
#amsterdamcity was love at first sight for me! Let me take you on a quick tour via these photos :
1. Canals crisscrossing the city are a delight
2.  View from a Giant Wheel at Dam Square 
3. The central area is best explored on foot (or a cycle!)
4. Open markets have colourful flower 🌸 shops
5. Love these old style bars
6. Cycle and cheese: you can perhaps work off whatever you put on!
7. The unmissable Rijksmuseum
8. Not a city just for adults. My daughter loved the Nemo museum and walking around the city and ofcourse sampling all the cheese 🧀 
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The past year has been all about domestic travel. The past year has been all about domestic travel.

Drivecation to #patanmahal with friends. This morning trek was so worth getting up early. The fort right up on the hill was built 800 years ago. 

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Many of you DMed me about the details of last week Many of you DMed me about the details of last week’s #roadtrip to #uttarakhand. 
With travel within India unlocked mostly, there was no trouble driving to the hills, or finding eating joints / clean restrooms en route. 
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While we practised safety measures - masks on when we went to a local store, kept our physical distance from others and washed hands regularly- it was such a relief to be outdoors breathing in the fresh air, looking at great views and forgetting a bit about how unpredictable 2020 has been.
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Highly recommend Casa Sara, the bungalow we stayed at in Sitla #mukteshar. 
You can look and book on vista rooms. 3 large bedrooms. Modern bathrooms. An equipped kitchen with the caretaker family staying at the property. But what I loved most about this place was the large garden and the deck.
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Can you hear the chirping birds in the video I shot from the garden. I spent most of the daytime here, soaking in the sun ☀️ and the views, just 💓 the scenery and the peace right at the doorstep! And the star gazing... OMG!
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Happy to respond to any Qs that you may have.
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This is how #mukteshwar greeted us when we reached This is how #mukteshwar greeted us when we reached here. It would be fun to explore some of the cafes on the main road. 
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Although I suspect we wouldn’t step out of the lovely home we are staying at in Sitla, barring for a trek through the forest, at all. But swipe and look at the view from the garden. Can you blame me for lounging here all day?
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How to spend a perfect day in the hills! . I recom How to spend a perfect day in the hills!
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I recommend exploring a cozy mountain cafe and stuffing yourself silly. Then going for a trek to burn it off. What say?
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