Into the Dragons Den
I marched ahead, with the rest of the group, the boys stayed on the boat to look after our belongings. From the quay to…
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On Board
Riding the waves in an old wooden boat on the unpredictable Indonesian sea is exciting. While I sipped coffee, the crew got busy with…
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The journey begins
We began our voyage! Mathias, three young boys who formed the ‘crew’, the Latvian family and I were going to be stuck together (for…
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The journey
I am starting this entry from Labuan Bajo, a small town in West Flores, an hour and half flying distance away from Bali. I…
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Languages
I believe all world languages would be incomprehensible if not accompanied by gestures and smiles. I also believe all travelers agree with this plain statement. Undoubtedly it can trying, like when asking for directions to a hotel in Papua New Guinea or wondering about the cost of hiring a Land Cruiser in Socotra Island, but otherwise there is a lot of fun in trying to understand and err—being understood. It completes what can be called a proper communication!
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Lake Louise: Jewel of Canadian Rockies
The spectacular Lake Louise is situated just over 500 kilometers from Edmonton, Alberta, within minutes from the British Columbia border. A five hour drive…
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SHANGHAI – CHINA
In continuation to my previous write –up, City of Gardens & Canals – SUZHOU (China). Morning we checked out from the hotel Sofital –…
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City of Gardens & Canals – Suzhou (China)
I was enough fortunate to visit China just one month before Olympics 2008. One can see the level of preparation & enthusiasm of Chinese…
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Introduction to The Maldives
The AI option is worth it if you really want to party and get sloshed. A beer will cost around $6 and bottled water will cost around $3. The onlu currency they accept is USD and you will have to tip the staff on USD as well. Most resorts have at least 3-4 different options and it can get a little boring to have food from the same restaurant if you are on Half Board or Full Board.
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Madurai-Rameswaram: Discovering God’s own Land
Madurai, Thursday, July 2 I and my in-laws both wanted to visit Rameshwaram (one of the 4 dhams mentioned in Hindu mythology) from last so…
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Swiss Odyssey part 1
Day 1 in Switzerland
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Pyramids, Desert Wadis and the Deep Azure Sea
Finally, the moment arrived, I was all eyes. We took countless pictures and even tried to climb the steps of the Pyramid; it was a moment of unbridled joy.
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