This guest post by Rishi Menon and Suchi Ravindran Menon is continuation to part 1,2,3
16. Bandelier National Monument is in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Los Alamos is famous for its national laboratory where the first Atom bomb was designed. Bandelier National Monument has ruins of ancient Anasazi cliff houses and houses of Pueblo People. Plan to spend a whole day there and take trails to see some wonderful excavated sites, rock paintings and Petroglyphs. People have reported bear sightings there, so be careful while taking trails.
This guest post by Rishi Menon and Suchi Ravindran Menon is continuation to part 1 & 2
11. New Mexico, known as the Land of Enchantment is endowed with Southwestern Charm. These hanging arrangements of dried chilies are called Chili Ristras and is an iconic New Mexican tradition.
Ristras Pic: Rishi Menon
12. Very large Array also known as VLA lies fifty miles West of Socorro city in New Mexico. There are 27 radio antennas arranged in Y-shape . They offer self guided tours. Make sure you are prepared for the weather since it tends to get very windy and storms are frequent. We were caught in one and had to run like crazy to get shelter. We also saw several jack rabbits hopping around. Read more...
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4 Reasons to Enjoy a Holiday in the Indian Ocean
The countries of Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are all situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean, allowing for comfortably warm temperatures year round, stunning beaches and countless water recreation activities to enjoy. In addition, the local people are welcoming and kind, making visitors head back, time and time again to experience the friendly environment and unparalleled scenery. If you need more reasons to make up your mind and take a once in a lifetime holiday to these amazing Indian Ocean nations, here are 4 more: Read more...
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Exploring Mauritius: The Best Places to Visit on Holiday
Although the island of Mauritius may be small, with a total area of roughly 2,000 square kilometres total, the island boasts thousands of incredible attractions, beaches, restaurants and historical landmarks. Whether you plan to visit for a relaxing beach holiday, a cultural expedition or to just shop and dine, you certainly won’t be disappointed in Mauritius. Here are some of the best places to see and explore during your Indian Ocean holiday in Mauritius: Read more...
This guest post by Rishi Menon and Suchi Ravindran Menon is continuation to part 1
6. Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is famous for its Mysterious Staircase. The chapel was built between 1873 and 1878 and it has many stories regarding the mysterious staircase, one being it was built by St. Joseph himself.
Santa Fe Loretto Chapel Pic: Rishi Menon
7. Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe is one of the major attractions in Santa Fe. It has a beautiful architecture and the store inside sell authentic New Mexican Christian gifts. We picked up colorful New Mexican themed cross for our Catholic friends. Read more...
One look at the pictures taken by Rishi Menon during his visit to New Mexico and you will realize why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. Art, cultural events, local cuisine and wine, parks and monuments, scenic byways; New Mexico offers you reason more than many for a visit.
Explore New Mexico through the lenses of Rishi Menon and narration by his better half Suchi Ravindran Menon. Suchi tells us in detail – what to do, what to see, what to buy and most importantly what to eat while in New Mexico 
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The Lighthouse Pic: Raghuram S Godavarthi
One visit to the cliff behind the lighthouse – at the westernmost edge of the town convinced me this was far greater reward, and inevitably, my feet found their way there every evening, in the hope of catching a sunset.
A Long Awaited Sunset Pic: Raghuram S Godavarthi
I spent all of five evenings at the cliff, waiting for two to three hours every day for the clouds to part and reveal a dipping sun. But it wasn’t until the final evening that the Sun delivered a parting glimpseand broke through the clouds so very briefly before lapsing into its repose. Read more...
Home to Lord Krishna, Dwarka is probably the holiest of cities for Hindus,built on the banks of Gomati River. Dwarka is one of the Char Dham (along with Badrinath, Puri and Rameswaram). A perfect example of resilience,Dwarka is known to have been destroyed by the sea no less than 6 times!! What stands today is the 7th version of this ancient wonder.
In this guest post Raghuram S Godavarthi ruminates over his 6 year old trip to the city of Dwarka in Gujarat.
Raghu likes to describe himself as ‘A Bohemian-in-the-making who was once an engineer and now works as a wordsmith’. He regularly blogs at Bencilo. Read more...
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Holiday makers have been flocking to the Canary Islands for years, drawn by the promise of pristine beaches, high quality hotels, and practically guaranteed sunshine. Cheap air travel has also helped. However, each of the islands hides a depth of experiences behind the obvious attractions of the beach, and this is particularly true of the third largest of the islands, Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria has a reputation for being a continent in miniature, and there’s no doubting that it has an astonishing diversity of landscapes and things for the average tourist to do. Of course, one of the main charms is the remarkable quality of the hotels, so holidays in Gran Canaria pretty much guarantee top class accommodation. Read more...
Priya Q on November 10th 2011 in Information / Reviews, Travel
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If you’re heading to Ibiza for a clubbing holiday, read our guide before you do…
Ibiza’s tourist season begins in May and runs until the end of October. If you’re reading this article to find out how to avoid the hardcore revelers, you should head there during either in May or in October, as the clubbing season runs between June and September, and large swathes of the island are devoted to its service during this time. The only big club open at the start and end of the season is Pacha. As May turns to June, Es Paradis follows, and then Space, Amnesia, Cream and Cocoon. If the big clubs aren’t your thing, there are plenty of smaller venues open year round. Read more...
Priya Q on November 9th 2011 in Information / Reviews
