The buzz for the next Inca Trail hiking season is underway.  Permits for 2015 season will go on sale in early January.  (the exact opening day for the permit office is not known.  They open when they're ready!)  Last year, permits for hikes in the month of May sold out first.  Most of the month of May sold out opening day. 

It's recommended that people planning to hike…

During your stay at hotels near Ahmedabad railway station, you get ample scope to explore the city with its fine blend of modernity with the traditional. Its one side reflects tranquillity and spiritual peace while the other shows a rapid pace of life similar to any other highly developed city across the world. The spiritual past of the country can be seen distinctly at the Bapuji Ashram in Sabarmati. Today the city bustles with business and industrial activities of every kind.…

I had to pick my time carefully to visit the city of Bath. I wanted to go before the bulk of the tourists came, but after the rush of Christmas crowds around the many shops. But, that’s the way it’s always been, for visitors have been coming to Bath since before the Romans came, over 2,000 years ago.

Bath is the only place in Britain with natural hot springs.…

Planning your next vacation? You might be used to staying in hotels and resorts, but maybe you should consider vacation rentals. More independent travelers are choosing to rent private homes and apartments these days instead of hotels, using websites like Airbnb and…

Going through my mind as I took my first bite of steaming, fresh pupusa – after, “oh my god, this is good!” – was, “why don’t I eat pupusas more often?”

There is a pupusa restaurant in my little country town of Atenas, Costa Rica. I’ve eaten there a few times, but now plan to be a regular.

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Celebrate the sea turtles of Costa Rica every November at the Matapalo Sea Turtle Festival.

The annual sea turtle festival on Nov. 15 and…

You want to visit Santa Teresa, Costa Rica – named one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with some of the best surfing in Costa Rica. But where…

Right behind Sweden and Norway as the top Green Countries in the World, is the little Central American nation of Costa Rica.

According to the recently released 2014 Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI), Costa Rica is the third best Green Country in the…

Wherever a trip may take you, it’s always interesting to get to know the history and culture of the natives. Museums are one of the ways to do this of course, so when I found myself in Paros island, I made sure to visit its  Archaeological museum in the city of Parikia.



My first impression…

Thinking of going on a vacation this weekend? Don’t know what sort of vehicle to book; since three cars would be too much trouble and a whole bus would be too big! Fret no more, since you can book a mini bus for your trip. A mini bus is perfect for smaller trips with a lesser number of people, because this way everybody can be together instead of in separate cars. These mini buses are quite comfortable, with loads of interior space and trendy designs on the exterior. They are perfect for…

Bangalore is the dream destination to ring in the New Year in all its pomp and gaiety; and do you know the reason why? Your options here are unlimited. There are numerous places to visit in Bangalore and myriad options for celebrations. The city comes alive on December 31, each year. Whether a quiet get-together, an exciting sightseeing tour, or a party with a DJ in attendence, the Garden City is the place to be.



Attend a Concert



When it comes to Places to Visit in…

If you are a New Zealand passport holder, or you are from those countries that do not appear in the Vietnam visa exemption list, you are required a valid visa to enter Vietnam.



From this country, you can get a visa to Vietnam by two 2 options:



1. Get Vietnam Visa on Arrival at lower cost (get visa stamped at Vietnam International Airports on arrival)

Vietnam Visa on arrival is beneficial for those who live far away from the…

We had not been on a train in years, so when invited to experience a weekend getaway on the rails that was “drive free,” we jumped at the opportunity. The adventure entailed making our way to the Diridon Train Station in San Jose, California, and boarding the southbound Amtrak Coast Starlight train bound for Santa Barbara. Here’s how it all went:

Checking baggage

Coast…

One of the top places to go in Costa Rica, in the Central Valley, is the spectacular Else Kientzler Botanical…

Kolkata, the beautiful capital of West Bengal, is sprawled alongside the East bank of the Hooghly River. Kolkata was the capital of India during British emperor, albeit for a short period of time. Kolkata has long been considered a gem thanks to its artistic and literary heritage and prowess. Kolkata is also famed as the birthplace of modern Indian literary, artistic and…

The olive fields, lemon trees, and vegetables splashed across the Greek landscape bear testimony to a rich, varied and dynamic cuisine connected to the environment. The Greek lifestyle is reflected in its cuisine – full of flavor and nothing pretentious. The fresh products which end up on Greek stoves demonstrate the care and passion that they put into…

Goa, especially North Goa is one of the most happening places to be in India. And during the New Year celebrations, the entire state becomes a carnival in motion. There are parties everywhere, the entire city is bedecked with twinkling little fairy lights, places of worship and homes of the locals are done up in vibrant colors! The festive spirit is indeed contagious. More so, if you are in North Goa. South Goa is attributed to be a more sedate place to be, best if you do not like much…

Diwali, the time for lights and celebrations, can also be the time for  friends and families to get together and spend some time together.  People plan for going on trips, if for nothing else then for running  away from the hullabaloo, the crackers, and the pollution of the city.  And this Diwali, the best opportunity to go on a trip presents itself.  With the festival falling really close to the…