In 2019, two Norwegian women dived into a Venice, Italy canal for a swim and a few hours later they ended up at the local police station. They were fined around $3,000. It is illegal to swim in canals because
If you are in search of dramatic coastlines, sun-kissed beaches, peaceful walks and excellent seafood, India has an array of beautiful islands. They offer a real away-from-it-all vibe.Besides Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep, there are seven other off-the-radar islands with breathtaking
Now, you may not be able to see the world’s second-longest wall from space, but Kumbhalgarh Fort of Mewar is still marvellous. Nestled in the Aravalli, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the second longest wall (the first one is
In an era where access to everything is so easy, just binging on television series is not enough. Seeing the characters confess their love, battle against each other or take roads in scenic locations makes us want to go there.
Last year, the world’s largest rail network completed 150 years. On April 16 1853, the first train left Bombay (now Mumbai) for Thana (now Thane). The 34km train journey marked the beginning of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway system and
To think that you can ride a train upside down is just bizarre, right? Wait till you read about the vehicle that can navigate on a 2-mile ice highway without compromising commuters’ safety.If you thought that commuting via tuk-tuks in
With an opulent period of a glorious past, India has the finest heritage forts and palaces to explore. You can step into the shoes of warriors and maharajas by traversing across royal hunting grounds, walking through high-ceiling corridors, sitting on
France, more than twice the size of the UK, has a lot to offer - from royal castles, flower-lined canals, mediaeval fortresses, and pristine villages to charming hilltops. People all over the world see France as a holiday destination. But
Did you know that once upon a time the Andaman and Nicobar islands were termed the Cannibal Isles? Marco Polo called the islands "dog-faced cannibals" without ever setting foot there. By creating an infamous penal colony for Undesirables from the
Way before bucket lists became a thing, globetrotters have been travelling to countries which have one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The iconic monuments, from India’s Taj Mahal and the Colosseum in Italy to China’s Great Wall, have