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New Zealand greets the morning much earlier than rest of the world. By the time Los Angeles wakes up to celebrate the last day of the year, the first sunrise…

Some sweep their houses to remove bad energy, some like to jump from chairs, and others dare to swim in nippy waters. Call it quirky, curious, unusual, or downright bizarre…

Has it ever struck you that flying next to the Taj Mahal can be an amazing proposition? If you have been to Agra between Nov 14-16, you would know what…

History can’t be forsaken for too long. It is discovered again and discussed again, even after a long spell of forgetfulness. The most recent example is the underwater city of…

It is said that you have to come to Bhutan to know that the sky could be so blue. A country, which is as small as Belgium, has a heart…

South Africa is full of possibilities. Lose yourself in the deep forests, crevices of culture, and get the drift of history to fall in love with the country. Listen to…

Caribbean stirs your imagination. The land of dark-roast espresso, rum, and reggae has certain cockiness about it. A montage of memories is created for those spending sunny days exploring the…

China and its fascination for glass structures go back a long way. When a horseshoe-shaped glass walkway in Chongqing was dubbed as the longest cantilever bridge in the world this…

In an unassuming corner of Turkey lies some of the renowned underground cities of the past. Cappadocia, a World Heritage Site in central Turkey, has been a popular hideout for…

Sitting around a campfire, admiring the beauty of rolling hills, and anticipating a brush with adventure fill you with excitement. The US, the third biggest country in the world, has…

The Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada may look old and obscure, but that’s just on the surface. The deeper you explore, the better you realize the layered beauty…

The Palace on Wheels is endlessly charming! Every bit of India’s first luxury train recalls the bygone grandeur of Rajasthan. As it rhythmically cruises through valleys, moorlands, and leaves behind…

Watching a river gushing out from nowhere and falling off the cliff is truly liberating. There is something therapeutic about the rush, the roar, and that deep fall. Waterfalls are…

If you thought flying over the French Alps and meadows in Europe could be the only defining moment for a paraglider, India will prove you otherwise. It surprises the enthusiastic…

As Australia shakes off the wintry feeling and rejoices at the sight of spring, it’s time to be a gypsy at heart. Australia can be rugged, mystical, and downright wild.…

Sitting atop an elephant and looking into the distance through binoculars is just the beginning of the journey into the wild. Some of the most underrated wildlife destinations in northeast…

For some, “going to the mountains is going home” and exploring the unknown terrains is a necessity. If you are a camper at heart and know what it means to…

Why does London seem so inviting during fall? The fire in the leaves, the luster in the sky, and the wild west wind set the autumnal tone just after summer…

If beer is your poison, Munich is the place to find salvation. When Bavarian beauties carry frothy beer steins; people indulge in gluttony over grilled chicken; live jigs pep up…

When you are in Ladakh, you have the liberty to stretch your imagination. ‘India’s Little Tibet,’ known for its mercurial mountains, jagged landscape, and glacier-fed streams, is remote and ravishing.…

Chances are not everybody, for one or other reason, might be able to land in the Bavarian capital of Munich this year to enjoy their golden nectar amidst hordes of…

The adage, beauty is only skin deep, doesn’t hold true for Malaysian Islands. Once you go beyond the white sand, coconut groves, and balmy breeze and immerse yourself under crystal…

Hong Kong is not a glasshouse with some identical skyscrapers huddled together. It has the glitz of New York and the glamor of Paris. Cosmopolitan to the core and spirited…

The Magura Cave in Bulgaria is a natural wonder that’s believed to have started taking shape about 15 million years ago. It is considered the most extensive post-Palaeolithic painted cave…

A mesmerizing architectural marvel, Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a temple built in the early 12th century AD. Built as a Hindu Temple, by Emperor Suryavarman II, its religious orientation…

The Carlsbad Caverns, an underground limestone cave, draws visitors for its rock formations and extensive underground chambers. A prominent attraction in New Mexico, this National Monument (since 1923) is part…

Stretched across the entire northern part of Africa, the Sahara Desert is recognized for its vastness, making it the largest hot desert in the planet. It features a mix of…

Ruins of the Forum in Pompeii, Italy Sprawled across 163 acres, just 3 miles off the Bay of Naples, Pompeii was an impressive ancient Roman city that was at its height of…

Tombs stocked with valuable and everyday items are well known, a case in point being the pyramids built by the Pharaohs of Egypt. However, a tomb with the whole military…

The Golden Temple is a religious shrine that symbolizes the historical traditions and spirituality of the Punjabis and Sikhs living all over the world. Located in Amritsar in Punjab in…

An imposing Parisian landmark, the Louvre Museum exhibits some of the best art works in history, like Mona Lisa, Virgin of the Rocks, and Venus de Milo. It is no wonder that the museum receives…

The spectacular archaeological ruins in the Middle East, Petra (Jordan) represents an ancient Arab culture and architecture that flourished more than 2,000 years ago. Featuring several rock-cut buildings and structures,…

The majestic Volga River, flowing in the western part of Russia, is globally renowned for its length (3,685 km; longest in Europe), and width, which makes it look almost endless…

Bora Bora, amidst the Pacific Ocean is considered among the best vacation destinations in the world. This secluded island surrounded by blue waters, white sands, and corals in French Polynesia…

The Arch of Titus is a marvelous arch-shaped monument located in Rome. Standing for over 1,900 years (with some restoration and preservation from time to time), it reminds us of…

Devils Tower is a gigantic natural rock formation in the Black Hills in Crook Country (Wyoming) that looks like a tall tower-shaped monument amidst a picturesque terrain. Covering an area of…

An imposing landmark in Australia, the Ayers Rock is a massive sandstone monolith in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, renowned for its structural composition, spiritual significance and views. It is…

The Dead Sea is one of the most fascinating water bodies on earth. It is famous for its ‘extra’ salty water, so much so that people float rather than sink…

True to its name, Mammoth Cave is an extremely long and extensive cave system under the Flint Ridge in south-central Kentucky (US). Its depth or total length is still unknown…

  A sacred place for Christians from around the globe, the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe. It receives more than five…

  Mount Etna, at an elevation of over 10,900 feet, is the most prominent site in the island of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea. Located on the eastern part of…

The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River, is a wondrous man-made structure of the 21st century. This humungous creation on the longest river in China (and Asia), was made…

The Amazon rainforest is widely recognized as the largest rainforest on earth, spreading across approximately five million square miles. This is about 40% of the continent of South America, and only 6%…

The historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu, set amidst the giant Andes Mountains and the Amazon basin in Peru, is one of the best preserved remains of the advanced civilization of…

Testament to the greatest architectural creations by the Egyptians, the Pyramids of Giza have been standing for over 4,500 years, making them the oldest surviving monuments in the world. Located…

A global icon for Sydney and Australia, the Sydney Opera House is a performing arts center at Bennelong Point in the city. Replete with a comparatively-new-but-rich history, this beautiful building…

Yellowstone National Park, located mostly in the Wyoming province in the U.S (96%; Montana has 3% and Idaho has 1%), is the world’s first national park. It received this status…

Spanning the southern areas of Mongolia, and the north and north western areas of China, the Gobi Desert is a cold desert, characterized by varying landscapes with more bare rock…

A prominent icon of London and the United Kingdom, Big Ben is a large bell inside the Clock Tower on the northern side of the Palace of Westminster. This Palace…

The magnificent Mount Fuji on Honshu Island is often known to the locals as Fuji-san. Renowned globally for its perfectly symmetrical conical peak, this mountain in Japan is a symbol…

  Overlooking the Bay of Naples, in Italy, Mount Vesuvius is a rather infamous mountain peak in the world. Well known for its volcanic activity, this ‘hump-back’ shaped mountain is…

Reminiscent of the advanced Mayan civilization in the pre-Columbian period, Chichen Itza is a fascinating archaeological site in the arid plateau of the north-eastern Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. A prominent…

Lake Titicaca, a landlocked lake straddled across the border of Peru and Bolivia, is widely renowned for its beauty, history, legends, and the height at which it is situated (3,810…

An ancient Greco-Roman architectural marvel, the Pantheon, Rome is a gigantic temple-turned-church in the Piazza della Rotunda. Literally meaning the Temple to honor all Gods, the Pantheon, in its over…

An awe-inspiring architectural wonder, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a 183 feet tall white-grey marble bell tower in the west coastal Italian town. This magnificent structure was built as…

A giant arch in the heart of the most romantic city in the world, the Arc de Triomphe is a 164-feet tall stone monument on the western edge of the…

Flanked by the African nations Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, plummet gloriously down from a height of about 110 m. This waterfall is known to…

A symbol of power, culture, and the macabre, the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is a giant amphitheater located at the heart of the city. It was built by Emperor Vespasian…

The most popular tourist attraction in England, the Tower of London dates back to 1066. Initially built as a royal residence, the Tower has subsequently been used for various purposes…

An iconic landmark in London, the London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel which gives visitors an aerial view of London from a staggering height of 135 meters. A recent…

London Bridge connects London with Southwark and is an important bridge on Thames River that is also an important destination for millions of tourists visiting London. It also houses the…

The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings, sits just west of the Nile River in Upper Egypt. It was part of…