The best travel plans are the ones that are never made. While I was visiting Prague with my husband and my 6-month-old, little did I know that I was in for a big birthday surprise. We are flexible travelers and we follow the last-minute impulse to change plans or add a place to our itinerary. So ...

A whiff of fresh air and a dazzling sunny day greeted me warmly as soon as we came out of the Langkawi Airport. Although the temperature announced by the pilot said 32°C, it felt really hot after experiencing Delhi winters. We wondered if it would remain this hot throughout our journey. On our ...

So, what to eat in Kuala Lumpur must not be a difficult question. A nation where six meals a day is not orthodox must have galore to offer for your palate. Just imagine eating “Nasi Lemak” for breakfast, Jam Scones, English Sandwiches and peanut butter with Cappuccinos for elevenses, Foie Gras ...

Baklava The most widely consumed desert and sweet snack is this light and fluffy phyllo pastry, filled with nuts and pistachios that are soaked in honey and is called baklava. Originating in Turkey, it can be found almost anywhere in the world. There are a couple of shops with a window display ...

Istanbul has been forever the most visited tourist spots in the world. Even though 2016 saw a brief slump in the number of tourists, Istanbul was on top of my list. (Especially after reading Dan Browns’ Inferno). The recent bombings at the Ataturk Airport had been on news everywhere. My family ...

Ranthambore used to be the hunting ground for Maharajas of Jaipur. It was in the early 1980s that the Project Tiger Reserve was brought into an act to protect the depleting number of tigers. Located in the district of Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore NP is spread across approximately 1335 sq. km. and is ...

I was in Delhi, bidding farewell to my best friends before leaving for the US of A. Due to fog conditions, my flight had been canceled (not delayed) and I had 72 hours to spend before I leave. So without thinking twice, we were on a trip to Jim Corbett National Park. (Was dying to go there for ...

This trip came out to be the one that will go down in history as our “absolute favorite” to date! As many wildlife weekends as we have spent in the car, this proved to be the most dramatic. It was not the 1st time we had ventured out in a National Park or a campsite without any plans, reservations ...

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in France, eat like French. Reading a French menu is not only tricky with pronunciations (that writes something else and pronounces a totally different word) but also to order the right food. Some of the common names that you would find in a French menu ...

Mumbai – the bewitching queen of India still offers true seekers the chance to unravel their mysteries. In the local language, Mumbai is also known as Mayanagari, meaning the mystical city. Sitting on the parapet, the wind blowing on my face, wide-open space, and enjoying the beautiful ...