Exploring Thailand: North to South of Thailand in 10 Days

Thailand in ten days

Thai people are more or less like Indians. We eat a lot, probably all day as the variety of food that’s available is in plenty. We shop till we drop, we have deep-rooted practices that we still continue to follow, temples so beautifully constructed, people are a mixed bag of emotions and the weather is … Read more

Top 10 Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

Grand Mosque in Abi Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, in my opinion, is a must visit destination when you think of United Arab Emirates. Of the seven Emirati, Dubai is the most popular destination for tourists, and here are a bunch of things to do in Dubai. Abu Dhabi has not developed at the same pace as Dubai but surely offers a … Read more

Visiting The Angkor Wat Just Became More Expensive, By Almost Double

Angkor Wat Cambodia

Yes, you read that right. Visiting Cambodia’s celebrated Angkor Wat temples just got more expensive. The 12th-century temple complex, Angkor Wat draws more than two million tourists a year. Starting from the first of February this year, the price of the one day ticket for foreigners goes from $20 to $38 (90% increase in price), the … Read more

Best things to do in Dubai for a first timer

There have been so many people who have told me that Dubai does not have much to offer. I was duped! There is more than one thing to do in this city for every age group. Let me quickly do that in pointers and you can bless me later 🙂 But before that here’s what … Read more

Must visit nontouristy places in Vietnam – Hoi An and Hue

Phong Caves Vietnam

When I was chalking out my Vietnam itinerary, Hoi An and Hue were not a part of it. After extensive research, I bumped into Nha Trang, Ninh Binh, Hue and Hoi An. These places topped my list as against Sapa and Hanoi (Ha Long Bay). With limited time at our disposal, I had to choose between Hoi … Read more

Things to do in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Royal Palace in Phnom Penh

After our exhausting yet awesome temple trip in Siem Reap, our next stop was the capital, Phnom Penh Cambodia. We took an overnight bus journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. The distance is about 400 odd kms and the journey time is roughly 6 hours. You can do this as an overnight bus travel … Read more

Killing fields and S21 Prison in Phnom Penh

Killing Fields Choeung Ek

The Killing Fields and the S21 prison in Phnom Penh projects one of the worst genocides in world history. A lot of time has gone by, but there is still so much darkness from the past that prevails in these two places. A past that can never be ever erased no matter how many ever years … Read more

Things to do in Siem Reap in Two Days

Passing Ports Angkor Wat

Our excitement rose to its heights once we got down from the taxi and checked in at Chennai airport. It marked the beginning of our journey to Siem Reap, Cambodia. You will see green lands and small houses spread out when you are about land in this city. Our eVisas were ready and the process with … Read more

8-Day Itinerary for Cambodia and Vietnam

Cambodia Vietnam One Week

This post is to show you how we narrowed down our trip to Cambodia and Vietnam after tons and tons of browsing and interacting with travelers who have been there earlier. This travel itinerary (it was rather hectic due to lack of time) for Cambodia and Vietnam in 8 days should help you with all the necessary information … Read more

Top 5 Things To Do In Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

I definitely underestimated this city’s traffic and it’s nightlife. It has been a week since we got back and the regret remains that we did not stay for more than one and half days in Ho Chi Minh City. However, keeping these  in mind, here are my top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City … Read more