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Paragliding at Pawna Lake

Tanvi May 13, 2017 11 Comments

When I was a kid, I always wanted to have a bird's-eye view of the world in which we live. Airplanes did give me a glimpse; however it used to last for just about a minute till we were among the clouds. That's when few years back I got introduced to Paragliding and I decided to give it a try. However due to several reasons trying it never worked out. Plans got delayed due to other commitments or...

Kandy

Tanvi May 13, 2017 0 Comments

Kandy is the second largest city, after Colombo, which is located in the central part of Sri Lanka. It's counted in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to which people from all over the world are keen to visit this city. Below you will find a quick guide to Kandy places to visit, how to get there and how to get around this town. Along with some additional tips to make your...

Nuwara Eliya: The coolest town in Sri Lanka

Tanvi May 13, 2017 2 Comments

Is there anything better than waking up in the lap of Mother Nature? With birds chirping, flowers smiling and nature moves in a perfect rhythm. Nuwara Eliya is one of those picturesque town where Mother Nature is found at its best. This town is also referred as 'Little England' for it's colonial architecture and English country village feels. Below you will find a quick guide to Nuwara...

Making a splash at Bentota!

Tanvi May 13, 2017 0 Comments

Imagine having your feet curled-up on the scrunching sand, with a vast landscape of Indian ocean extending till the horizon and the sun gleaming with all its glory! Probably that would be an almost precise description to this alluring coastal town of Bentota. Located in the southern coast of Srilanka, Bentota beach can simply stir all the beach bums, just in one gaze. It was time to hit...

Top temples to visit in luxor and aswan

Tanvi May 12, 2017 0 Comments

Egypt is one of those countries which contain one of the age-old civilizations in the world. It is a delight, for the history buffs as well as for the others, to contemplate the ancient architecture and get woven into the ancient tales of the kings & queens & pharaohs & sphinx. Luxor and Aswan are two such cities which consist of ancient temples and give a major part towards...

Top things to do in Cairo

Tanvi May 12, 2017 0 Comments

My Trip of exploring the history of Egypt began with Cairo, which also happens to be the capital of the country . Also called as the largest city of Africa, Cairo has a blend of both, modern as well as historic culture, and there is definitely no shortage of things to do here. Here is a quick post on some of the top things to do in Cairo, Egypt :- 1) Marvel at the Pyramids :...

The coastal Town of Alexandria

Tanvi May 12, 2017 0 Comments

The first thing that popped up when I first heard about the city of Alexandria was whether it was related to Alexander the Great. A little bit of research cleared my doubt that yes he discovered this city. Excited as ever to visit and experience a new city, we set forth for our next big adventure: Alexandria. Just four hours drive to the north from Cairo, the landscape of the city changed...

Dahab : The jewel of Sinai

Tanvi May 11, 2017 0 Comments

After hours of being seated impatiently & getting almost satiated with the journey, the quaint town of Dahab welcomed us with a huge signboard at entrance which read 'Welcome to Dahab'. I immediately jumped to joy and left behind my lethargic feelings. After all, the red sea which peeped from the horizon, welcomed me with its sparkling charm. Indeed the beach has some sort of calming effect...

Nile River Cruise

Tanvi May 11, 2017 0 Comments

Exploring the ancient Egypt started with an overnight bus from Cairo to Luxor and then hopping on to the Nile cruise from Luxor. Distance between the ancient cities of Luxor & Aswan can either be covered by road or by a Nile cruise. As I hadn't been on a cruise before, I was excited to go with the latter. It was a small cruise with modern facilities, rooms to stay, with staff to cater to...

Mount Sinai Conquered!

Tanvi May 11, 2017 0 Comments

Dahab is not only well known for the pristine beaches but also it is home to the tallest mountain of Egypt i.e. Mount Sinai. Situated at an elevation of approximately 7,500 ft, Mount Sinai attracts plenty of trekkers from diverse regions of the world. It is one of those places which offer picturesque view of the surrounding mountain ranges coupled with an amazing sunrise. Conquering...