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...
Canary Islands Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37388942@N02/4421957281/sizes/m/in/photostream/
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
Ibiza Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecseivier/16454220/sizes/m/in/photostream/
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
Majorca Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluffystuff11/6136150660/sizes/l/in/photostream/
The largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca, welcomed its first charter plane back in 1950 at a small, regional airstrip. These days Majorca boasts an international airport and welcomes over 10 million visitors every year, a number that dwarves the local populace of just 750,000, half of whom live in the capital.
Majorca is the archetype of resort holiday heaven, with guaranteed sunshine, the beautiful warmth of the Mediterranean Sea and wonderful beaches. Majorca has a little bit of everything, making it a great place to visit. The capital, Palma, is a charming city on the south side of the island, set in bay which is famous for its remarkable sunsets. There’s not a great deal to see in the city itself, but the atmosphere is fantastic and there are loads of good bars and restaurants. Read more...
This is a guest post by Mr. Q, a quizmaster by profession, an avid traveler and adventurous foodie…
An elephant experience in Pattaya, Thailand…
One of the major attractions when you land in Pattaya is the visit to the Nong Nooch Village.
Butterfly Park in Nong Nooch Village Pic: Mr. Q
If you get a thrill every time you pass the windows of a store, or a shiver of excitement at the prospect of going to the mall, or does shiny, silky, and gleaming things catch your eye when ever you step out on the streets, then you will experience the “Thrill of Shopping“ in Thailand. In other words, if Shopping is in your Genes (jeans ), then Thailand is the place for you. Read more...
I had heard about Vythiri Resort during my stay at Lakkidi, the gateway of Wayanad district. Though I did explore the neighbor, I could not personally go and check out the Vythiri resort. My friends Anjana and Avinash took a break recently at this resort with their two daughters and came back to Kochi in happy spirits with lots of tales to tell.
In this post Anjana share her exploits at the resort while Avinash contributes through his beautiful shots. Btw Avinash happens to be the official photographer of our gang of friends Thanks guys for sharing this….
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Munnar Pic credit: Pooja Shri
After a soulfully invigorating experience at larger than life temples at Srirangam & Madurai our visit to Munnar was like an added benediction to our tired minds and soul. Perhaps the reason why Munnar remains the most sought after destination in Kerala.
The drive was nice till we realized that our travel agent had failed to arrange the permit required to cross the border; as a result we had to take a detour and go all the way to Kumali and get the permit.Moral of the story – if you are traveling via road and require crossing state borders then do check on the paperwork required to avoid unnecessary hassles. But then me thinks, any trip is not complete without such surprises and adventures! Read more...
