Travelogue
Ludwig II’s fairy tale castle
During my trip to Europe, one of the destinations I had planned to visit was Neuschwanstein Castle. I thought it would be just another historical building, but it is so much more than that.
Fall season in America / A gallery of flaming colours
This year, all the precursor conditions—chilly nights and sunny, warm days—were in place for a fabulous fall foliage season.
Of stories from tidal villages by a vanishing forest and a fast-rising sea
Maybe it was Anita Desai’s book The Village by the Sea or was it that movie My Japanese Wife—I do not remember so clearly now—that had us all riled up during that short four-day long journey down to the last villages of the Sundarbans.
Days and nights under the midnight sun
Known for its overwhelming natural beauty and incredible ice formations, Alaska, the largest state (in area) of the United States is home to a multitude of geological wonders.
Vacation in Alaska: Flight seeing tour of the Denali Mountains
Alaska may not fit the bill for what most people envision as a vacation, but it has been on my family’s bucket list for a long time.
In the land of pandas and hand-rolled noodles
A fading yellow line separates the growing throng of people behind me from entry into the People’s Republic of China. In front, a
REMEMBERING SATHKHIRA, MY ENDLESS SUMMER TORTURE
I had never gotten around to writing about Sathkhira, at least not as a travel destination. Maybe because travelling to this saline land
Travel / Clouds aren’t fluffy and other revelations at Meghalaya
During the Eid holidays, I went to Meghalaya through the Tamabil-Dawki border with seven friends. On our way to Sylhet from Dhaka,
The marginalia of Paris
It's a tale as old as time—Paris as a city of stories. Not just because of the published literature flowing through it ceaselessly, but also the rues, boulevards, bridges, gardens, and buildings royal and ramshackle which contain stories of all those who have passed through them.
The Barrios of Buenos Aires
I had originally tried my hand at learning to speak French but failed spectacularly. So, I turned to Spanish, a seemingly more manageable language, where I could, at least, pronounce the words I was reading.
Under the Trinidad sky
Trinidad has been the highlight of my trip to Cuba and it is one of the best experiences I have had during my travels. In this old city, I learnt and fell in love with the essence of Cuba.
Hanga Roa - Launching Pad for Visiting the Moai
My eyes fell on a tiny speck on the world map spread out before me. Easter Island. One of the most remote inhabited islands in the world.
Travel the world and save money!
Travelling and staying in budget do not have to be mutually exclusive. You can travel all over the world without having to break the bank. What is required is some planning.
The Vineyard by the Sea
As our taxi wound its way down the wide avenues of Santiago, our driver, despite his rudimentary English, regaled us with his vacation stories.
12 hours in Istanbul
Istanbul is easily one of my favourite cities—it's one I have no qualms about visiting time and again, visa permitting. So when I found out that Turkish Airlines provides free Istanbul city tours, with food and transportation for all Turkish airlines passengers transiting through Istanbul for six hours or over...
Football Fever - Watching the World Cup in Latin America
Travelling through South America during the World Cup, SAMAI HAIDER succumbs to football fever and finds herself trying to explain to locals Bangladesh's blind obsession with Brazilian and Argentinian football.
Vibrant Valparaíso
One of the things that struck me most about Chile is their love for dogs. If they hadn't already adopted a canine family member, then they are out on the streets showering their affections on the roadside strays. Bowls of doggie treats and water are left out on street corners and in front of shops; parks host kennel colonies
How to travel back in time with a grandfather
For my grandfather, home lies across August 15, 1948 in a two-storey post office building in the district of Murshidabad—which just so happens to not be in Bangladesh. Large insignias of Trinamool Congress's Jora Ghas Phool line its walls in faded orange, green and white. Probably the last and only fresh coat of paint the house has seen in years.
