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Photo Essay: Island-hopping on a longtail boat in Thailand

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 31, 2020September 13, 2020

Hiring a local longtail boat and being out on the open ocean, hopping from one island to another, having local food makes for a perfect day in Thailand.

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Best islands of Croatia: Top choices for family fun, pristine beaches, culture & adventure

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 7, 2019September 1, 2019

With access to a long coastline across the Adriatic Sea and about a 1000 islands, your Croatia itinerary is bound to take you off the mainland. Check out this post for some of the best islands in Croatia recommended by travel bloggers.

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Things to do in Hong Kong with kids: Attractions for a family vacation

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on August 8, 2018October 29, 2018

Planning a trip to Hong Kong with kids in tow? This post covers some known things to do in Hong Kong with kids like Disneyland and the Ocean Park, mixed with some off-beat ideas that are interesting attractions for families.

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W Seminyak: Luxury beach escape in Bali’s most happening neighbourhood

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on June 27, 2018February 16, 2020

Looking for a stylish neighbourhood to stay in Bali? Seminyak is definitely one of the best places to stay in Bali. And I would recommend W Bali as a great option amongst Seminyak resorts for couples and families.

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La Dolce Vita: The classic two-week Italy Itinerary with Amalfi coast

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 5, 2018March 4, 2020

Show-stopper cities. The epicentre of the Roman Empire. Sun-kissed Amalfi coast. Italy packs quite a punch! It will take a few more trips to cover all that this beautiful country has to offer, but this is a good 2-week itinerary for a first-time trip.

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Greece with kids: A 10-day Itinerary for a family trip

  • by Shweta Markandeya
  • Posted on March 17, 2018February 28, 2020

Check out this 10-day family-friendly Greece Itinerary. We traveled to Greece with kids, covering the city of Athens and the two most visited islands in the Cyclades – Santorini and Mykonos.

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So true! Looking back at all the #sunsetsky we enjoyed in the Maldives. Back to the grind now. 
I shall pick my throwback series again, now that India is experiencing a severe second wave and it’s best to postpone non-urgent travel plans.
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Who wants to replace #mondayblues with the Maldive Who wants to replace #mondayblues with the Maldivean ones?! 
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Back from #maldivesislands and already missing the carefree island vibes.
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I went diving 🤿 after more than a year’s gap. I went diving 🤿 after more than a year’s gap. After the first 5 minutes, it all came back. Easy dives, ones wreck site and second a shallow coral area. Lots of small fish 🐠 in and around the wreck and some small turtles 🐢, a couple of lobsters, a black octopus 🐙 and a moray eel sighting at the second dive site. 
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Even though I have been #scubadiving only for 6 years, it’s evident what is happening to corals around the world. The corals close to Male are almost dead. 😳😕
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Growing up in a vegetarian family, I never thought Growing up in a vegetarian family, I never thought adult life would be so experimental in terms of food. Crab for the first time!!!
If you have to eat crab 🦀 for the first time ever, no better place than @ministryofcrab!
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What an adventure learning how to crack open the shell and pry out bits of sweet meat. The pepper sauce and the garlic chilli sauce were superb, as was the garlic bread that we ordered with the crabs. Swipe to the end to see a video of my daughter looking at a massive live crab 🦀.
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Heelllllloooooooooooow from the Maldives! Can you Heelllllloooooooooooow from the Maldives!
Can you feel the blues?
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So excited to get on a flight and travel to this paradise this week. Diving, snorkelling and a whole lot of R&R is on the cards.
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D for Dubrovnik! . Touristy and cliched in parts D for Dubrovnik! 
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Touristy and cliched in parts it may be, the old town of Dubrovnik is also charming and one of my favourites. Walking the walls of the old town makes you feel why this was chosen as one of the most popular GoT locations.
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