Slow travel is the latest "IT" word in the travel industry. People from all over the planet are raving and writing so much about the benefits of slow travel, th...
Kalimpong is a sleepy hill station in West Bengal, India. Located just 50 kilometers away from Darjeeling, this hilly town is a real delight. Famous for its pan...
It is said that Kalimpong has got its name from Kalibong or Kaulim, which is a local fibrous plant used in the papermaking industry. There's no doubt that till ...
What can I say about our Kalimpong slow travel break? That it was lovely, intrepid, lazy and much needed, after our crazy, impromptu cross country motorbiking t...
Our spring break with baby Akash took us on a road trip across Europe. We started at Koln, passed through France, crossed over to Spain, and returned to Germany...
Andalusia is quintessential Spain. Think orange scented air, clear blue skies, the swish of flamenco skirts, and a heady mix of Gothic and Moorish influences. I...
They say "Birds of a feather flock together". When Tarek and I got together in Cambodia, we had no idea how much of a roller coaster ride it was going to be and...
West Bengal's premier hill station is an eclectic mix of Nepalis, Tibetans, and Gorkhas. Their cuisine goes back to Rajbanshi cuisine heritage and forms some...
One of my favourite things to explore in a new place is its food and what better place to discover it than the local fresh produce markets. In every culture, ...
Part Victorian holiday resort, part major tea-growing centreDarjeeling is a popular Indian hill station and West Bengal’s premier destination. It lies on a ridg...