Experiencing Calcutta: From a Cultural Sojourn to a Culinary Delight

Never mind from where it came—there are several explanations about the etymology of the name Kôlikata (Bengali: কলিকাতা) [ˈkɔlikat̪a]. What matters is it is the name of a city...

Fun Things When Sailing Around Komodo

Komodo National Park in East Nusa, the home to the endangered Komodo dragons, offers plenty of exciting activities for outdoor lovers. The Indonesian National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage with...

Mini Tibet in Bylakuppe

After China's intervention in Tibet during early ‘60s, there had been a large contingent of Tibetan refugees took refuge in several states of India. Welcome to Bylakuppe—the second largest...

Puri: Sea, Sand Art, and Sun Temple

Sea, Shreekhestra, Sand, Sand Art, Sun, and Sun Temple—this interesting recipe is predominantly found at a tourist cauldron in the eastern coastal town of Puri, India. The mix of history...

Bijanbari, Darjeeling: Off The Beaten Track

At the end of the road, there is only peace and tranquility. You will hear the murmuring Little Rangeet and whispers of trees around you—some infrequent chirping of Himalayan birds. Well, you...

Visiting Bangkok

Planning a trip to Asia?? Bangkok itself will give you not just the feeling of being amazed, but the food and places to visit. From night life to casual fine dining, streets food, café or roaming...