Category: Travelling Abroad
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Things to do in Bruges
“It is good to get lost in Bruges, because no matter where you reach, you will always find something beautiful. Bruges is the most beautiful city of Belgium,” said Flore, our AirBnB host in Bruges. When we explored the city on our own, we knew why she said that. Imagine a small town full of historical…
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Of Deals, Drinks and Dance
Early in the evening, when vehicles were still allowed in Bangla Walking Street, I noticed a man sporting a T-Shirt with a caption “No, I don’t want a f*?k’n suit, Tuk Tuk or massage. Thank you very much.” Several people returning from Patong beach during daytime prefer to walk the stretch just in order to…
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Changi Airport: The ingredients of goodness
I was sitting amidst a burst of bright yellow sunflowers while several planes flew past my eyes. I was at Sunflower Garden at T2 of Changi Airport and I had a layover of several hours before my next flight. Trying to figure out ways to kill time, I was wondering what might possibly make an…
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Gunung Kawi: A Walk Through History
It was noon already by the time I entered the premises of Pura Gunung Kawi, one of the most ancient architectural marvels of Bali. Excited to see a monument as old as 11th century, I asked the local vendors how far was the main temple complex. “More than 270 steps..” said one of them inviting…
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Indonesia Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
I recently traveled to Indonesia with my friends and was amazed to find how much variety the country has to offer. From lush green paddy fields and the cultural dances of Ubud to the crazy nightlife of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia gave me a new perspective on Southeast Asia. The country is generally safe for women travelers, but sometimes you…
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Gili Trawangan: The Land of Blue Waters, Cidomos and Umbrellas
Its a hot day in October, our speed boat nears the coast of Gili Trawangan and I see a series of wooden glass bottom boats lined up in the turquoise blue waters. “These boats look like the Indonesian version of Kashmiri Shikara” I tell my friend. Our crew members nimbly unload our luggage as we get…
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