Category: Special

Portugal has been inhabited for thousands of years and its national boundaries have been definitely defined since the 12th century. This long history has been reflected in a particular culture that is the result of the people who settled there and the influences that Portuguese brought from their journeys to the African, American and Asian continents. By choosing a region, an itinerary or a specific theme, you can discover a unique heritage and different landscapes, all within a short distance, which retain the authenticity of local customs. Moreover, your tour will be complemented to perfection by the traditional cuisine and ... Read more

Praveen Menon, General Manager of CRB Hotels Kochi, is a man of discipline, modest and, there is no air attached to him. A great team leader who has around 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he ensures his team is motivated, and gives ample importance to even the tiniest of the details needed. Know him more through this chit chat… Tell us about your career path. How did you start your journey with hospitality industry?  After completing my Diploma in Hotel Management, I did my Internship with ITC Group Sheraton towers Chennai and later joined Winchester Grand Hotel Apartments, Dubai as front ... Read more

Narthaki Natraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu has become the first person from the trans community to be honoured with one of the top civilian awards in India. The 54-year-old Bharatanatyam exponent was among those bestowed with ‘Padma Shri’, the third highest civilian award this year. The award was announced on the occasion of the nation’s 70th Republic Day on 26th January 2019. Born in the temple town of Madurai, she left her home at the age of 11 due to the disrespect and rejection from family and the society. K P Kittappa Pillai, renowned dance master of Tanjaore, ... Read more

It would give boundless happiness if I start this column, writing about something which belongs to our creation, and something which makes us proud being a traveler and a woman! Being responsible while travelling! Its quiet plain sailing to be read but arduous to execute! We are trying to make this possible with our travel group, Let’s go for a camp– travel with a purpose! As travelers and explorers, we have passed almost forty plus nature camps at different locations in and around India! It gave a new phase in life where we make realize people that this earth also ... Read more

There are people who just don’t live their lives, but try to make a signature on whatever things they do. They will always have their own way of dealing with things. Raja Gopaal Iyer, CEO of Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel and Spa, Kovalam, is such a soul. Raj, as he is known among people, always has a different outlook on doing things. His way of managing people is also unique. According to Raja Gopaal Iyer, Managers should not be just bosses, but leaders. He is a true leader who inspires others to dare to dream and excel better. Phentermine without ... Read more

Tania Sahu, a very passionate woman who loves food and travel, is making waves in social media with her food thoughts, reviews and travel diaries. She is a very expressive, and is one such an exciting person to strike a conversation with, anytime, anywhere. Arya Aravind catches up with the straight forward, humorous and bubbly Tania Sahu. Excerpts from the conversation… Could you please tell us about the story behind your blogging? Being a single child I was too much pampered for the last 26 years. But things got changed when I got married and shifted to Hyderabad from Kolkata. My ... Read more

Turkey’s Hasankeyf and its surrounding limestone cliffs are home to thousands of human-made caves, 300 medieval monuments and a unique canyon ecosystem. But, the 12,000-year-old town is doomed to disappear in the coming months. An artificial lake, part of the Ilisu hydroelectric dam project, will swallow it up. The dam has been built further downstream the Tigris. Ilisu is a central element of the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), a land development plan to boost the economy of the long-neglected region, through hydroelectric energy and irrigation. The dam will be Turkey’s second largest. It has been built further downstream of the Tigris ... Read more

Watching out what’s hidden in the small country of an area 796,096 sq.km? Your excitement would know no bounds after you landed in this land of beauty. Each part of Pakistan has an enriched speciality of beauty to which you will be spellbound. Your words would not quite enough to praise the scenes that this beautiful land casts in front of you. Attractive. Huh? You must be. The beauty that Pakistan is blessed with is quite unique. Nevertheless, if it’s not unique how an increased rate of tourism can be noticed? Actually, media casts a darkened and absolutely wrong picture ... Read more

After ringing in the New Year in Switzerland, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are now in Caribbean for their honeymoon. Chopra and her 26-year-old singer husband landed in the Caribbean on Tuesday, January 8. Priyanka and Nick Jonas arriving at the Carribean airport Speculations are that Nickyanka are currently on the island of Grenada, the tri-island destination (which also includes the islands of Petite Martinique and Carriacou). Grenada ticks all the boxes when it comes to your perfect vacation, from the tropical nature to the tasty cuisine to the wonderful people. About 2 million years ago, Grenada was formed as an underwater volcano. ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: onflightmode Brook Sabin and Radha Engling are two kiwis, who were just like any other working couple almost a couple of years ago. Today, they are travelling the world and getting paid for it. The couple, both originally from Northland, who have been together since high school,  have travelled to more than 40 countries, including India, by now. Photo Courtesy: onflightmode Brook was a reporter and Radha was working for Qantas as a flight attendant, safety auditor and manager. They were just a couple of days away from buying their house, and it all took a u-turn when they ... Read more

Arunima, a volleyball player, was just like any other traveller in the Padmawati Express. But, while resisting a chain-snatching attempt by hooligans in the train in 2011, she was thrown of the moving train and lost her leg. Unlike those who blame the fate and prefer to spend the days in the dark, Arunima decided to go out, after reading articles on mountaineering while she still lay on the hospital bed. And, now she began conquering mountains. Arunima has now become a mountaineer and scale the highest peaks in the world. Arunima Sinha has once again done her country proud by ... Read more

Cruises are among the most in demand vacations in the United States, more than tripling in popularity over the past 5 years, according to data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth. Many travelers are taking advantage of cruise sales to book their next vacation and relying on travel insurance to protect their investment. With wave season kicking off this week, Squaremouth shares 5 key tips for buying cruise insurance in 2019. Be wary of coverage through your cruise line Travelers with specific concerns, such as a sick family member at home or a pre-existing medical condition, should compare the insurance ... Read more

Here are some smartest ways to see exciting places (affordable hotels, bargain restaurants), and some money-saving ways to visit otherwise expensive locations in 2019. The money-saving, exciting list of places was curated by Laura Begley Bloom for The Forbes. This list of 10 inexpensive places in hand, you’ll be able to travel for less. New Orleans Red trolley streetcar on rail in New Orleans French Quarter Located along the Mississippi River, New Orleans is a mojor port and is world-renowned for its distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The historic heart ... Read more

One of most anticipated films of the year, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Zero’, has been making fans go awestruck looking at the shooting locations of the movie. Six of the movie’s locations were shot in Alabama and they are now open to fans. Alabama is preparing for a ‘Zero’ rush, said the Deputy director of Alabama Tourism Department. Here’s a list of six ‘Zero’ locations for you to visit when you plan your holidays next time. The US Space and Rocket Centre The US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is a museum operated by the government of Alabama, showcasing rockets, ... Read more

Antartica is often treated as a not-so approachable destination, though it is one of the most interesting destination a traveller ever want to go. Those who make it to the frozen continent, always take guided tours with preparations starting months before. Everyone who had tried to go on themselves gave up or died. Colin O’Brady, a 33-year-old American adventurer, just changed the whole concept of travelling to Antartica, and became the first person to cross Antarctica alone and unaided. O’Brady finished his 932-mile, 54-day journey on December 26, 2018 at the Ross Ice Shelf. He carried everything he had needed throughout the journey ... Read more