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Category: Food & Culture

To explore a new area or city, it is best to delve deeper into its culture – be the ancient ruins, modern monuments and the neighbourhoods. A great way to travel is also to experience local cuisine of a country or region. Both food and culture can be experiences in a do-it-yourself way or by taking a local tour or private guide.

Food & Culture section includes blogs on travel tips to see the best cultural sites, information on food tours experience, food dishes in a region.

Sigiriya is a must-visit attraction in Sri Lanka
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Things to do in and around Sigiriya: Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

With more than 3000 years of ancient civilization and Buddhist influences, there exist a large number of cultural and religious sites in Sri Lanka. The most famous of them are in the central heartland of the country, popularly known as the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka.

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Things to do in da nang, day trips from danang, danang to hoi an, danang to hue, what to do in da nang
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Things to do in Danang: Beach + History + Food + Nature

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on September 26, 2025March 29, 2026

There are some awesome things to do in and around Da Nang including some fantastic day trips from Danang to Hoi An and Hue. Besides cultural immersion, laze around at Danang beaches, take a cycling tour or a snorkel trip, visit the longest bridge in Vietnam.

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Beautiful places to visit in Sri Lanka: Pearl of the Indian Ocean

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on September 19, 2025October 21, 2025

For a small country, Sri Lanka offers a very diverse set of experiences. Visit this compact country for varied wildlife, fine sandy beaches, lush tea plantations, Buddhist monuments and colonial towns. So many beautiful places to visit in Sri Lanka.

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Best Souvenirs in Amsterdam: Take Amsterdam Home with You!

  • by askthedutchguy
  • Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

Amsterdam is a great souvenir shopping destination. Here is a guide to shopping for the best souvenirs in Amsterdam – food, bicycle, and cultural ones.

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Ceramics are a popular Turkish souvenir to shop for.
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Best souvenirs from Turkey: Bring back some of Turkey’s culture with you.

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 18, 2025July 26, 2025

Turkey is a shopping destination. So many Turkish products to take back home. Make sure you pick food and cultural products as souvenirs from Turkey.

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A Mekong River cruise is a fascinating experience.
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Cruise The Mekong differently: Enjoy Refinement and Wild Nature

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 24, 2025October 28, 2025

A luxurious Mekong cruise offers a chance to discover the secrets of this mythical river. Here’s a guide to exploring the region. What are the must-see spots, and when is the best season to plan a trip?

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 45 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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