Howrah Junction is one of India’s oldest and busiest stations. It has 23 platforms and serves over a million passengers daily.
India is a land with a rich historical and cultural heritage, and it is home to numerous magnificent mansions that hold fascinating stories from the past. These forgotten mansions, often referred to as havelis or palaces, showcase the opulence and grandeur of bygone eras. But where have they gone . . . and why?…
As of this writing, at least where we live, it's cold and snowy, and it looks like it will stay that way for some time. Grey, wet and miserable. The sun goes down at 5:00pm and stays that way until April. Yuk. Boy, would we sure would like to be somewhere warm…
India is a spectacular place. So many layers of so many things. History that stretches far into the past and a future that is rocketing into fantastic new directions. Lovely, kind and curious people.
But, its antiquity also holds its own foggy mysteries. One of which is the lost kingdom Dwarka. Originally, Dwarka was believed to…
Surprise! We kind of tricked you here. Yes, this article is about India, and one of India's glorious contributions to the world are samosas, but this is about a Golden Triangle of a different kind. Here, we're talking about a glorious tour through India’s Golden Triangle - with Ranthambore National Park via our affiliate friends,…
When you start to read this article, you'll ultimately find out that it is about the best places to hike in India. That's all well and good, as it is an immense country, full of wonderful and kind human beings as well as jaw-dropping sights. But, likely, even if you don't hike, you will be…
If you haven't been to India, do yourself a favour. Indescribable sights, unforgettable food, and lovely, lovely people. So how about this, as an incentive? The Indian government is giving travellers the chance to explore India without costs for the next two years. Too good to be true, right? Well, there is one condition: you…
If ever we were challenged to name a country more diverse than India, we’d have a tough time. Few places, if any, rival the sheer amount of traditions, cuisines, landscapes, and religions found within India’s borders, from the high Himalayas in the north to the desert sands of the west to the palm tree-fringed rivers…
We love vacations. But yes, we love staycations more, especially when weekends are all that you have to cut back on your daily routine. A staycation is what you can have if you do not wish to get lost in arduous sightseeing or going to some 100 places and end with a burnout later on. So yes,…
At Café Lota, Head Chef Udit Maheshwari is on a mission to introduce diners to regional Indian cuisine they may have never sampled before. The outdoor café at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi specializes in lesser-known dishes, like chingri kamranga khatta (prawn curry with star fruit), a guava vegetable dish, and a curry…
Kids these days, for the most part, have no idea of what the past was like, especially the 1960's and 1970's. They may have a parent or grandparent who can fill them in. The 1960s were a crucial, tumultuous decade defined by massive social, political, and cultural shifts, including the Civil Rights Movement, the rise…
We history buffs sure have it good. In "olden times" discovery of impressive historical finds was a crap shoot at best, or a defeating adventure where the curious ended up with nothing in hand. Still, we tip our hats to those adventurers of yore who piqued our interest of history and gave…
For as long as there has been a British Empire, there has been fish and chips. The country survived on it. It was only logical. The fish came from the sea that surrounds the British Isle. Similarly, potatoes are another staple that British people can't live without. Put fish and…
We're pretty confident that Sri Lanka is one of those places that almost all of us aspire to visit, but never manage to make the trek. It could be due to time, your place in time or your imagination running away with you. Let us allay any things that might get in your way,…
UPDATED. Forget your F16 fighters, your advanced weaponry, electronic warfare, cyber warfare, and information warfare. You know nothing. Ancient technologists would just laugh you out into the street. When you watch the video above, you'll see what we mean and you will certainly be humbled. Meet The Murud-Janjira fort in Maharashtra, India. The…
Not up to speed with your deities? Let us help. Kashi Vishwanath is one of the most revered and important Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the Twelve Jyotirlingas: It is one…
We tend to have a bit of fun with the titles of our posts. Why not? Life is short. Enjoy it. But this post excuses itself by the sheer interest of what it is and where it is. We're pretty sure that it's a question mark to many, but it's definitely…
These days, we get the feeling that, due to some countries and their so-called leaders, the rest of the world is on pins and needles. Just what we need is more war, right? Every so often, though, there are rays of sunshine that break through to shine a light on simple goodness. …