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Fishing is a popular offbeat Manali activity
Himachal Pradesh, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

15 pictures that will want you to visit Manali

With the temperature in the plains rising and the Indian summer reaching its peak, there has not been a better […]

October 23, 2025
a shikara on the Dal Lake in Kashmir
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Why Should Kashmir Be on Your Travel Bucket List?

Kashmir is very popularly called as the “Paradise on Earth” where every square inch of Kashmir is filled with beauty […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Lost in Rome No More: How TSIM eSIM App Transformed My Travels

Planning an international trip involves numerous logistical details, and figuring out how to stay connected online abroad is often one […]

October 23, 2025
a scene from andalusia road trip
Europe, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

A guide for the perfect 1 week Andalusia Road Trip in Spain

Andalusia is quintessential Spain. Think orange-scented air, clear blue skies, the swish of flamenco skirts, and a heady mix of […]

October 23, 2025
nijar is a pretty village in almeria
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Trip Photos

The dazzling white mountain village of Nijar in Spain

Nijar in Almeria is all about details. They are everywhere: in the local pottery, which is quite famous, in the […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Almeria city walks and photo essay

“Let’s go out! Look outside. It’s wonderful weather and we should explore”, said my hyperactive, uber-excited husband. “Tarek!!!! We just […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Reaching Almeria, one of the southernmost cities of Spain

Reaching Almeria from Girona was an epic adventure. Nearly everything that can go wrong on a road trip went kaput […]

October 23, 2025
tomatoes for sale at Girona Food Market
Culture Peeps, Europe, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, World Food

Visiting the Girona Food Market in Spain

Travel is synonymous with food and for me and no trip is complete without sampling the local cuisine. In all […]

October 23, 2025
This shimmering waterfront reflection is one of the reasons why you should spend minimum 48 hours in Girona
Europe, Outside India, Spain, Top Experiences, Travel Extras

Things to do in 48 hours in Girona

Girona had been the city of many “firsts” for us. To begin with, it was the first place where we […]

October 23, 2025
dali museum exhibit of the sistine chapel
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Visiting the Dali Museum in Figueres in Spain

Exploring the Dali Museum in Figueres is like falling down the rabbit hole in Alice style and entering an enchanted […]

October 23, 2025
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