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Interesting Facts About GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Golden Gate Bridge – Ranked #1 in any travel-list for California – This beauty first caught my attention in a song ‘Chunari Chunari’ from a 1999 Hindi Movie – Biwi No.1. I was hardly 10 years old back then and couldn’t quite look beyond the vivacious Sushmita Sen and the handsome Salman Khan. But amidst all this innocence, that image of a bright orange suspension bridge in the background, remained in my memories. However cheesy this might sound, but this was my first impression on the Golden Gate Bridge. I simply had no idea about what its name was or where it was. Nevertheless, that gigantic bridge at its vibrant…
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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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9/11 Memorial & Museum ~ A Must-Visit in New York
No visit to New York can ever be complete without a trip to the 9/11 Memorial. September 11, 2001 – A day which has probably left an indelible mark in our minds forever. The chain of events on that unfortunate day, have been described so aptly in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum that it will definitely give you gooseflesh. Probably, it was one of the worst attempts of terror attack in any country, which pulled down two of the tallest skyscrapers in the United States, along with thousands of innocent people. A True Story from the 9/11 Memorial This was such an emotional moment for me! It was a rainy…
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#TheBlindList ~ Wander Bird’s quest to explore the unknown!
Almost each one of us has always had a ‘Bucket List’ in life – be it a wish list for travel, food, life goals and what not! But, have you ever thought of a BLIND LIST – a list with unknown wishes? A list which blindly says ‘Yes’ to the world. A list which blindly trusts the world to reveal its incredible beauty wherever we go, unveiling amazing new experiences at every turn. Because of my knack for impulsive travel, I have had both good and bad experiences. The bad ones were just a blemish on the learning curve, while the good ones created memories of a lifetime. Such is…
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Standing right under the NIAGARA FALLS – Maid Of The Mist!
The Niagara Falls is well-known as one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Until now, I had read about the Niagara Falls in my Geography books in school, and then maybe saw few videos on Niagara Falls in the National Geographic Channel. But boy! What an experience you have, when you actually stand right there and watch it live. The grandeur of the crystal clear waters and the gushing winds make this place a visual delight. It is a geological wonder indeed. Journey from New York to Buffalo City There’s an interesting story behind our travel from New York to Buffalo City. We were so focused on budget travel…
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WANDER BIRD listed in “Top 100 Indian Travel Blogs 2019”
How do I describe how I feel today? No matter what I write, it will not do justice to how I exactly feel. Wander Bird finally makes a grand entry to a list of Top 100 Indian Travel Blogs by Feedspot. That moment, when I received an email stating the same, was indeed magical. It was a cloudy morning and I had just settled down in front of my laptop, with my cup of piping hot herbal tea. Before getting down to serious blog-related work, I decided to take a quick look at the status of my Amazon order. I was eagerly waiting for the Indian Tricolour to arrive. It was…
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Things To Know Before You Visit Statue of Liberty, New York
As part of a tightly-scheduled itinerary for New York, we were almost weary and tired on the last day of our trip to New York. But, no visit to New York is ever complete, without catching a glimpse of the Lady – the Statue of Liberty! So, we got ready early in the morning, quickly hopped into the Subway and reached Bowling Green Subway station – one of the closest stations to the Ferry terminal. It was a sunny Tuesday morning and and I had never imagined that there would be so many visitors to this place on a tourist off-season and working day. This clearly explains the world-class charm…
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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…
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New York ~ A Perfect 5-Day Travel Itinerary for First-Timers
New York City, often termed as the “Fashion Capital of the World”, is a must-visit in the United States of America. Now, that you are reading this post, I assume that you belong to one of the following categories – You are planning a trip to New York soon. You are interested to know about my trip details, which might inspire you to travel to New York soon. You are a dear friend, who is looking to relive my memories and happiness, by going through my travel posts. You are my favourite group of blogging critics, who help me improve more and more with your constant suggestions. Welcome aboard! I…
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The Day I Fell in Love with America!
I always had a personal vendetta of sorts with America, since I was on a long-distance relationship with my then-boyfriend (now, husband) for about 3 years when he was working in USA. The cause for our separation (read : America) naturally made me detest the place to the core. However trivial it might sound, that was the only reason for my repulsion to America. While people all over the world craved to materialise their American dream, I hardly ever gave it a thought! Meanwhile, I travelled to different countries and even stayed in one of them for about a year. Perhaps, the travel during that time, gave me a lot…
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Soul Cleansing at PONDICHERRY
“A Dream ~ There should be somewhere on earth, a place which no nation could claim as its own, where all human beings of goodwill who have a sincere aspiration, could live freely as citizens of the world and obey one single authority, that of the supreme truth; a place of peace, concord and harmony.” This perfectly summarises my experience called ‘Pondicherry’ in a nutshell. Fiddling with Google Maps on the location of Hotel South Avenue, I walked straight out of the Pondicherry railway station, amused at how it was showing a total transit time of just 1 minute to reach my destination hotel. And there it was – right…
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Tryst with nature at HIMACHAL
Himachal Pradesh – Indeed a land of the Gods! The desire to catch a glimpse of live snowfall, first sparked my interest to travel to the mighty Himalayas, fighting all the odds of a chilly December winter. And with my first wedding anniversary round the corner, the deal was sealed! Having booked travel just to and from Delhi, we were headed on a trip of uncertainties marked with random travel and accommodation bookings only on the fly. Travelling in a Volvo bus from Delhi, we first halted at the Pahalwan dhaba in Haryana on the way to Manali. Yes, this food junction did not resemble even an inch of a typical dhaba! I…
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The quintessential cultural city – MYSURU
Mysore, officially renamed as Mysuru, is often described as the ‘Cultural Capital of the state of Karnataka’. Boarded on a special train from my hometown Cuttack to Mysuru, my first job took me to this enchanting city in South India. This train was specifically operating to cater to the increased public travel during the auspicious Durga Puja. I was accompanied by a group of friends, from the same college and we were all headed to attend a 6-month long training at Infosys Mysore DC. Our eyes were brimming with excitement, as we first stepped down at the Mysuru railway station. Probably, it was the excitement of a first job, mixed with the…
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My favourite city of dreams – MUMBAI
Firstly, let me mention that there are millions out there, who still love to address this city as ‘Bombay’ (I’m definitely one of them!). But herein, just to be technically correct with the official city name, we’ll refer to it as Mumbai ~ Amchi Mumbai! Straight out of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, my first encounter with the spirit of Mumbai was when I took a cab to the railway station. My cab driver was a lady, full of life and an equally competent Mumbai-style driver. The most amazing aspect was the way she interacted, with almost every passerby at every traffic junction. They knew each other and she was…
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A fun-filled bachelorette at GOA
GOA – rightly called the “Holiday Capital” of India! A group of old friends from different parts of the country, a bachelorette party – dedicated to a very special friend, mellifluous music, the typical beach repertoire, bikes, extraordinary cuisine and a perfect end to the trip within the serene confines of the magnificent churches. This sums up my first experience called “Goa” in a nutshell. Travelling from Mumbai to Goa, we reached the Mudgaon station way past midnight, had piping hot tea to activate our drowsy cells and were all set to experience the extravaganza called “Goa”! Heading towards the Ancora Beach Resort (where we put up for a formality I would…
