Fake houses of Switzerland
Look at the Pink House in the picture below. Looks a normal house right? Let’s zoom in. Now what do you think? All normal right? Let’s zoom in more. Catch anything? Yes, the windows! Or rather the curtains. …
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Things to do in Trondheim
The beautiful fjords, stunning hikes, pristine islands and charming towns like Bergen overshadow a little gem called Trondheim in Norway. A cute little city, Trondheim lies 500 kms north of Oslo and on the shore of a fjord which goes by the same name. Once …
Northern Lights in Bodø – Norway
Researching and planning for a trip is easily my favourite hobby. If not everyday, atleast once in 2-3 days I will be researching on my next probable destinations. I get a different high while planning trips. And more often than not it’s yielded me successful …
Hagia Sophia : A meeting point of religions
Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul: it’s the same city but a different era each time, a different culture each time. But one monument has stood the test of time. A monument which was the jewel of every Emperor that ruled over this transcontinental city. Travellers, pilgrims …
Visit Bologna : the learned, the fat and the red
The city of Bologna is often overlooked in front of the ever popular Rome and Florence. But let me assure you Bologna has a lot to offer. Be it architecture, history, food, culture or politics, Bologna is a complete package. The city has 3 nicknames: …
The Two Leaning Towers of Bologna
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is not the only leaning tower in Italy. Infact, there are quite a few in Italy. One of them, rather two, lie in the heart of the majestic city of Bologna. Asinelli and Garisenda, the two leaning towers are a …
How NOT to visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is an exceptional natural beauty. There are 16 lakes in the park, all connected to each other by waterfalls and reflecting various shades of blue and green depending on the sunlight and the …
The Jewish Quarter in Prague
Just 300 metres away from the Prague old town square lies Josefov or the Jewish Quarter. It used to be the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. Apart from its rich history, which for most of its part is gruesome, what is interesting to note is …
48 hours and 1000 miles to the Pulpit Rock
The climax scene of Tom Cruise’s latest Mission Impossible brought back some lovely memories of my hike to the Pulpit Rock. Although my journey wasn’t as adrenaline filled as that of Ethan Hunt’s (he lands on the rock via a helicopter and is then seen …
Stein am Rhein : Switzerland’s hidden gem
Imagine a Swiss town. What comes to your mind? A valley with beautiful wooden chalets surrounded by Alps, green pastures grazed by cattle and ofcourse a lake where you can relax and soak in all the stunning views. And hence, when the lady at the …