Craziest hotel requests of 2012 revealed

Craziest hotel requests of 2012 revealed

In an anonymous survey for, five-star hotels have listed some of their craziest requests by their guests for 2012.

Fancy driving from Delhi to Bangkok? Here's how!

En route a journey through the Khardung La Pass

Fancy a trip to Bangkok? Not by air, as most would imagine, but a road trip. Promising a strong punch of excitement, adventure and experience of a lifetime, a self-drive expedition company that has been organising some offbeat trips is now offering to take those interested from Delhi to Bangkok by road, via Nepal, China and Tibet.

Coorg, a green escape in Karnataka

Abbey falls, among the many in Coorg, with cascading water.

If you find Ooty, Kodaikanal or Munnar a bit too touristy and crowded a destination in southern India, Coorg is that perfect holiday spot in Karnataka that is sure to please toddlers, youth and the old alike.

Suzhou: China's Venice of the East

One of the waterways in old city of Suzhou

It is called China's Venice of the East for its beautiful waterways and enchanting gardens and is fast emering as one of most popular tourist destinations in China.

Lansdowne, here time stands still

Lansdowne, here time stands still

Lansdowne may not be the quintessential hill station with unending views of hills covered with alpine forests, and it may not give you the dizzying feeling of being on a cliff top, but nothing compares the timeless charm of its rundown town center with a cinema hall, the clean meandering roads, the creeper-ridden Church of St. Mary's, and the hyperactive dogs prancing down hillside.

Gudiyam caves, a world of treasure

Gudiyam caves, a world of treasure

Gudiyam caves near Chennai transports you literally to a bygone era...

Essentials backpackers cannot do without

Essentials backpackers cannot do without

When you go backpacking make sure you carry the right things with you that go on to make your trip memorable. Here is a list of essentials.

Chail is that 'someplace cool'!

Chail is that 'someplace cool'!

There is a sense of contentment in beginning at the crack of dawn especially when you are headed to the hills and have a few hundred kilometers to cover.

A Harley ride from Vizag to Goa

A Harley ride from Vizag to Goa

Come January 27 and the city's Harley Owners Group will take off on a 4,318 km road trip to participate in Harley's 110th anniversary celebrations in Goa starting from January 31

Bizarre New Year celebrations in the world

Truly odd New Year celebrations in the world

We take a look at some of the oddest New Year celebrations from around the world

India's 5 leading Ayurveda destinations

India's 5 leading Ayurveda destinations

From being the 'science of life', Ayurveda has become the 'slice of life' for many with the advent and positive growth of rejuvenation centres and Ayurvedic resorts in the country.

How to travel as light as possible

How to travel as light as possible

So you are going on that long awaited trip all by yourself. The first concern, of course, would be what to pack.

Prepare before moving to a cold country

Are you planning to move into a cold country? Living in a hot and tropical country like India, one may not be able to understand how cold it could get.
The winter temperature in our country is the like the summer temperatures in most countries in the northern part of the world. So, one can almost imagine how great the weather difference will be. The cold will be too brutal to enjoy if the appropriate dressing is not taken into consideration. There are a few things to keep in mind before packing your bags.

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Destination Review: Lisbon

Moor's first sigh

In love? Lisbon can upstage Paris as the most romantic city in the world

A meeting with blackbucks at Velavadar

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is a paradise for bird and animal lovers in Gujarat...

Hyderabad is beach bound this year-end

City is beach bound this New Year!

Move over Goa, Hyderabadis are heading to beach destinations like Macau and Bali this holiday season

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Vienna drawing Indian tourists like magnet

Austrian capital Vienna is drawing Indian tourists like a magnet, their numbers doubling over the past six years to touch 25,000 this year, shows a Vienna Tourist Board survey.

Visiting the Santa Claus village in Lapland

Visiting the Santa Claus village in Lapland

In Arctic Circle's Lapland lies Santa Claus Village. Meet Santa in the flesh, his elves and reindeers, and the postmen who sort through kids' letters.

Top 5 cities to catch Christmas

Top 5 cities to catch Christmas

From charming avenues with green trees and ornaments to food, here's where to get a load of the festive charm

Munnar: Of hills, tea gardens and wildlife

Munnar: Of hills, tea gardens and wildlife

Munnar in Kerala is an ideal getaway for all those who want to enjoy some genuine lovely moments with nature...