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Why I fell in love with Darjeeling
…h an umbrella and exploring the narrow paths and stairways. The food Since I had quite a bit of work at hand, I mostly stayed holed inside my guest house and usually went out only when I was hungry and wanted to eat out. The food at my guest house was not bad at all. I loved the pork sausages they served with breakfast. But then I had to try out some other eateries that my friends who had been to Darjeeling had recommended. During my stay, I…
Look to London for Christmas fun
…wonderland, what with Christmas markets and adventure popping up in various corners of the city. Of the numerous choices, a few such as ‘Christmas by the River at London Bridge City’, offering free entrance into the world of food and drink tastings, craft workshops and more, through January 2, and the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew, lit up with over a million lights, hosting ‘Christmas at Kew’, through January 5, stand out. Two Christmas…
Lufthansa increases lounge space at Frankfurt Airport
…ommercial officer, Austrian Airlines, said: “I am delighted that by renting the Panorama Lounge we can once again offer our lounge guests the service they have come o expect from us.” Lufthansa’s Panorama Lounge offers food and beverage options He also added that they have other renovation and expansion plans for the Frankfurt hub lounge area, in order to ‘improve the lounge experience’ of their passengers. The Panorama Lounge offers a…
How to have the local experience
…the local people buy their stuff and strike up a conversation with someone on where to find the freshest fish in town or which place sells the best cold cuts. The Friday market in Maastricht, the Netherlands 6. Try the local food: Food is a great way to experience a place. So, I always make it a point to try the local specialties. Try the sfilacci di cavallo and carbonara when in Rome, the quiche lorraine in France, the vada pao in Mumbai, the…
How to spend 12 hours in Bangkok
…ed creepy-crawlies on sale at China Town China Town didn’t take long to reach from Ratchawong pier, where we got down from the boat. China Town is colourful with loads of street vendors selling innumerable varieties of food, including fried crickets and scorpions. It was a hot afternoon and we looked for a pub but didn’t find any. We sampled some street food and walked towards the station, which wasn’t too far away. Pub…
Join me on a trip to the tropical paradise of Koh Phangan
…ad, it is likely to resemble something like Koh Phangan. With incredibly gorgeous beaches, heavenly sunsets, hikes through forested hills, biking opportunities over hilly, roller-coaster roads, and of course, delicious local food, this is a place you will want to go back to. In February 2019 (Feb 23 to 27 to be precise), I am guiding a tour to Koh Phangan. Come, join me on this five-day adventure! Read on for details. This trip will be five full…
Year of Young People events to kick-start Scottish summer
…ebrate the Year of Young People 2018, capturing the spirit of summertime, as well as the interest of parents for school-holiday inspiration throughout June and July. Kicking off the events in June is the North-East’s largest food and drink showcase, Taste of Grampian which returns to the Thainstone Centre in Inverurie on 2 June. In addition to a wide range of high-quality food and drink produce from the area, masterclasses and cookery…
Beacon, NY, tops list of coolest American small towns
…brewers at Hudson Valley Brewery, bakers at Glazed Over Donuts, the knitters at Loopy Mango boutique, and the mixologists and chefs at the Roundhouse and other excellent eateries ranging from tacos to BBQ to upscale comfort food.” “Art lovers will appreciate the colourful murals on Main Street and the modern and contemporary works on display at the DIA:Beacon museum, nature lovers will enjoy hikes on Mount Beacon and the sweeping…
There was never a better time to travel for the budget traveller
…e more than INR25,000. I, instead, booked a wonderful room on Airbnb for just around INR16,000. [ALSO READ: See the Northern Lights at Tromso, Norway] Since they let me use the kitchen, I cooked my meals and saved further on food! In the process, I ended up saving quite a bit and also making some friends — the other guests who were staying there during that time. My Airbnb in Tromso, Norway Platforms such as WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on…
Four ways to save money while on a holiday in Chile
…tion or you’ll find yourself paying £4 or £5 for a hotdog on a street corner. For the same money, look out for the Menu of the Day – Menu del Dia – in restaurants at lunchtime. You’ll be able to feast on soup, plus a meat/seafood/veggie main course with salad and some rice. Not only will you be saving money, your food will taste so much better than that mayo-covered hotdog ever could. And, of course, you’re going to be dining with locals. What…
Celebrate Scottish traditions this St Andrew’s Day
…ttps://app.fairsaturday.org/standrews The Saltire Festival, East Lothian The Saltire Festival takes place throughout East Lothian from 24 November to 6 December with a selection of jam-packed evenings. There will be dancing, food, historical experiences and so much more on offer! https://www.visiteastlothian.org/the-saltire St Andrew’s Day, Stornoway Stornoway’s winter festivities kick off with a week filled with St Andrew’s Day…
Visitors can buy alcohol in India’s dry state Gujarat. Here’s how
…een good to me so far. I’m staying in the northern part of Ahmedabad and I love the smooth, wide roads and less traffic. But let me get to the point. In this west Indian state, most people stay away from non-vegetarian food and there exists a ban on alcohol. Before you decide to never come here, let me tell you non-vegetarian food is not hard to access and tourists are eligible to buy alcohol in the state in a totally legal way. I will, in…