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February, 2016

Southern India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

One country, more than 30 protected sites in it: India causes us no surprise with this simple fact; it is a country with a rich cultural and historical past. Let’s see all of  Southern India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.   The Churches of Goa There is a huge list of churches and […]

Cheers! Local Alcohols of India

Going on a holiday to India is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. And let’s be realistic – what do people do on their holiday? Read a book on the waterfront with a cocktail, go out to party and try out some of the local food and drink specialties… basically, anything […]

Top Things to do in Mysore

Mysore was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for centuries (1399-1947 A.D.) Located in the beautiful state of Karnataka, this place is centered on history and culture. The best part: you can fill your days with an umpteen number of things to do in Mysore, all of them infinitely […]

Good Guy Google Offers Flood Alerts in India

Google is being a good guy again, thank God! Especially after the devastating happenings in Chennai, these flood alerts in India will prove very useful. Last November and December, a huge flood that destroyed homes and took lives hit Chennai. A large part of the problem was that people were […]

Choo-Choo Through a Continent: Tips for Train Travel in India

Everyone who has ever been to India vows that you absolutely HAVE to travel with train at one point or the other. It’s a must. But what are the things that you need to know before you get choo-choo-ing? Here are our tips for train travel in India. To start […]

Take Me To Thanjavur… and Leave Me There Forever

Thanjavur is one of the gems of Tamilnadu. It is a melting pot of ancient architecture, culture and religion, with UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered in and around it.   Dancing the Dance of Gods Thanjavur is the perfect example of how traditions and religion can form a wonderful pair. […]