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4 Most Amazing Things to Do in Thailand
Thailand is one of the best destinations for pleasure-seekers who are travelling on a budget. With over 39 million international tourists every year, Thailand offers a wide range of activities from daily massages and island-hopping adventures to Michelin-starred street food and a superb night-life. With so many activities to choose from, picking which ones to do can be quite a task. So, here’s a list of four things you shouldn’t miss when you are in Thailand: Visiting the Grand Palace Want to know what it feels like to be a Thai royalty? Visit the Grand Palace. Located at the heart of the capital, Bangkok, the Grand Palace is a 200-year-old,…
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The Bizarre People and Customs of South Korea
Here’s a personal essay by John Adams on the chain of events, which led to his experiences in a beautiful country called South Korea. “I had something special planned for our second marriage anniversary, but she gave me an even bigger surprise ten days prior to the big day. We started as friends in the first year of college and two years later, I was convinced that we were soul mates. Our wedding ceremony took place a month after graduation and it was absolutely perfect. Getting into an intimate relationship with a former best friend is something special and I was certain that this was meant to last. We shared…
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Arunachal Pradesh: A hidden trove of fascination in India
Forget the sultry beaches of Goa, alluring hill stations of Manali and verdant greenery of Kerala. Just land in Arunachal Pradesh – the land of mountains, daunting passes, and soothing lakes. Arunachal Pradesh might not be a big name when it comes to top tourist places in India, but it certainly has something different to promise you a refreshing holiday. Today, let’s talk about the tourist places in Arunachal Pradesh. Tourist Places in Arunachal Pradesh Tawang Draped thoroughly with an irresistible lure, Arunachal Pradesh has many wonders to unveil and Tawang is one of them. Once you have reached Tawang, you’ll feel like you have landed in a Tibetan land.…
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Chadar Trek : A Complete Guide
If you have a basic idea about the Zanskar Chadar Trek in Ladakh, let us guarantee you this is something that will arm you with boasting rights forever. Transcending mountains, loaning bluffs to hinder the depressing ways, a sheet of snow serenely subduing a wild waterway underneath, and blood chilling temperature in the domain around –- the majority of this is all encompassed in one 75 km long trek. On the off chance that you figure no amount of experience can rethink your life, this trek will change the majority of that. Chadar Trek : The Inspiration Chadar means sheet – the thick sheet of ice that subjugates the ever-non…
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That first touch of a newborn baby on Day 1
Here’s a heartfelt short story on that feeling of the first touch of a newborn baby. It is an angelic touch indeed! “A happy baby has shining eyes. It walks open hearted into the world and spreads magic.” ~ Sigrid Leo 09:55 AM | It was a usual Friday at work. The floor was bustling with activity and each cubicle was getting started with its onsite calls. We had already started feeling the vibe of the upcoming weekend. That’s exactly how Friday mornings feel in an IT office. The managers were doing the rounds just to keep an eye on who’s getting into the ODC at what time. Wish early…
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A Leap Into The Unknown – My First Scuba Dive at PHUKET
I was slowly submerging into the ocean and did not know how to swim. And I chose to take that scuba leap into the unknown. Little did I realize that it would change my life forever. It was a bright sunny day in Phuket and I was enjoying one of the best mornings of my life. I had visited Thailand for the first time, with a group of friends and was awestruck with the natural beauty of Phuket. There could not have been a better combination of sun, water, greenery and sands – served on the same platter. On our way to the Khao Phing Kan (popularly known as the…
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The grandeur of Chhath Puja at Dhanbad
Since the ‘Garib Rath’ direct route from Bhubaneswar to Dhanbad has been cancelled now (courtesy – the Jharia CoalField fires), we had to first take a train to Kolkata and then run for our lives to board another train to Dhanbad from a different railway platform. We were almost on the verge of missing this train due to overlapping timelines of our Indian railways. Perhaps, this thrill set the mood for my journey to Dhanbad – the Coal Capital of India! Travelling for the second-time after marriage to my husband’s city, was already giving me goosebumps. Once we reached the Dhanbad railway station, we decided to take an auto-rickshaw to…
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Top 15 Must-Visit Places in Vietnam
Vietnam has emerged as one of the most exciting tourist destinations of South East Asia in recent times. After continuous conflicts and war situations in the country, the government of Vietnam initiated a series of economic and political reforms. This marked the beginning of Vietnam’s journey towards integration into the world economy. Since 2000, the economic growth rate of Vietnam has been among the highest in the world. Gradually, this beautiful country has evolved and now become a hotspot for beach lovers, food enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Before we delve deep into the pristine beauty and cultural complexities of Vietnam, I have a major announcement to make. Best Offer on…