What should I wear in Zanzibar?
What to wear on the beautiful island of Zanzibar in Tanzania? How to fit in in Zanzibar with the right clothes while respecting local customs and culture.
Travel & Explore
If finding yourself through the places you explore is a thing, then come on a journey with us and see the world through our eyes.
7 Things to do in Northern Ireland
A weekend trip to Northern Ireland is perfect to visit the Titanic Museum, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle and the Giant’s Causeway.
Must Eat At Restaurants In Goa
The places we liked eating at in Goa. Restaurants with yummy food in different parts of Goa that you must try.
Tung Fort Trek | तुंग किल्ला | कठिणगड | Kathingad Hike
Translated from Marathi, कठीण (Kathin), means difficult. Do not be put off by the name; I would class the Tung Fort trek difficulty as easy to medium. Here’s more about our tre
Gir National Park Trip (Devaliya Safari Zone)
The Devaliya Safari Park is about 412 hectares of the Gir National Park that was developed as an interpretation zone. It’s also often called the Sasan Gir Interpretation Zone. This zone allows visitors to see lions, deers, boars, and other species of wildlife without disturbing their natural habitat too much. So you don’t have to only go on the Gir Jungle Trail to see the animals in Gir National park. The Devalia Safari Park which is about 13 kilometers from Sasan Gir Village is perfect for this!
Hiking the Torrent de Pareis in Majorca, Spain
After 3+ years in Mallorca, it was time to do one of the most famous treks on the island. Here’s how we hiked the Torrent de Pareis in Mallorca, Spain with friends.
20 Unique Cafes Around the World
*This post was previously live on my older site TheWingedFork. We’ve seen some really quirky cafes around the world while traveling; some in old factories, some in scary allies, and some of them even situated at the top of mountains. If you look for the world’s most unusual cafes and best coffee shops, you’ll find … Read more
22 Best Coffee Shops to Visit in The World
Over 20 of the best coffee shops to visit across the world on your travels. Must visit coffee shops in different cities and countries.
Popular Places to visit in Goa
if you’re still planning to visit Goa, here are some Goan destinations that you must visit. Top attractions in Goa, India that are visited more than the others.
Encounter with a Tusker – Tales from the Mara
While on safari in Kenya, if you go on a gamedrive, you just might be lucky enough to see a number of wild animals, from lions and cheetahs, to elephants and hyenas, and more. We had an encounter with a big tusker too!
Machu Picchu Visit – A dream becomes reality!
Machu Picchu in Peru, South America is a UNESCO site and dream destination to visit. Add this Incan ruin to your bucketlist like Savio did.
What to Eat in Switzerland
Switzerland is more than alpine scenery and towering mountains. Want to know what to eat in Switzerland on a visit? Here are some top choices.
21 Top things to do in Switzerland
Soaring alpine peaks overhanging quaint village towns; chocolates to delight the senses; fondues and raclettes, and Emmentaler cheese; the serene Swiss National Park and the wooded shores of Lake Geneva; these are just some of the reasons to visit Switzerland. If you’re planning a trip to this amazing Alpine country, here are some of the best things to do in Switzerland.
What to Eat in Rome
What traditional foods do Romans eat? And what should you eat in Rome on your next trip? What on Italy’s must-try food list? Here are the top 10 foods in Rome to eat!
Why Visit Switzerland?
Why visit Switzerland? What makes Switzerland so special? What are the things we love about Switzerland? Here are the top reasons to visit Switzerland!
Famous Must Try Latin American Food List
Latin American food is as sensual and mind-blowing as Latin American music. Here are the top South and Central American foods to eat.
Where to stay in Goa?
*This post was previously live on my older site TheWingedFork. Have a plan to visit the unusual places in Goa and popular sites in Goa? And wondering where to stay in Goa on your visit? We’ve got a tried and tested list of beach resorts in Goa from my friends and myself. many of them … Read more
23 Popular American Dishes to Eat
What is the most popular food in America? Which food is America’s favorite? Your favorite travel bloggers have listed their top American food dishes to eat, from local American dishes to imported international fare.
Best African Cathedrals And Churches to Visit
List of the famous African churches to visit on your trip to this amazing continent. Popular churches in South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia and more.
Best Churches in Australia & NZ to visit
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com Although Australia only had its first brush with Christianity in the early 17th century, it’s home to some of the most famous cathedrals in the world. The rest of Oceania and New Zealand too are home to some popular churches such as the shoreside Church … Read more
Top Must-visit Latin American Churches
Latin American churches are full of splendour and beautiful, and some even more majestic than the cathedrals in Europe. Here are the top Must-Visit Latin American Churches in Central and South America for your trip.
Famous Chapels and Churches in Asia
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com A home to Eastern religions, Asia is the land of temples! But it’s also home to some of the most stunning and beautiful churches in the world; some even more awe-inspiring that the churches in Europe. If you’re traveling through Asia, you obviously have these … Read more
Popular Food to Eat in African Countries
*This post was previously hosted on my other site TheWingedFork.com Africa evokes images of safaris and tents, of bush dinners and camping, of sunny desserts and grassy oases. Every country on the African continent has a telling history and rich diversity. But there’s more! The food in Africa is as diverse as her people, ranging … Read more
Things to Do on Holiday in Mallorca, Spain
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. It was time to visit the brother and his wife again. So we packed our bags and off we went to Mallorca, Spain for a month. The days passed so swiftly that there was hardly enough time to cross off all the places on our … Read more
Best Street Food in Asia to Eat
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Living in Asia has its perks; warm weather, friendly locals, old churches, and most of all the best street food in Asia, or maybe even the best street food in the world. So if you’re traveling across Asia and wondering what best Asian street food … Read more
AJ Hackett Nevis Swing, Queenstown, New Zealand
My Palms were sweaty, weak arms were heavy, no vomit on my t-shirt already, I didn’t have Mom’s spaghetti. I’m nervous already, but on the surface I look calm and ready, deep down thinkin’ why am I here, swingin’ …
Unusual things to do in Goa, India
*This post was previously hosted on my other site TheWingedFork. Planning a trip to Goa? If you’ve already looked at our lists of where to eat in Goa and the traditionally popular attractions to see in Goa, and are still craving for more, you’re in the right place. Here’s a list of some of the … Read more
Christmas Dishes & Sweets Around the World
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Gifts and stockings, and desserts and treats, and Santa and snow, and so much more. Wishes coming true and hope in the air. Love and laughter and everything good. Christmas is on it’s way. It’s almost time to prepare the Christmas Dinner and start getting … Read more
Kaka Baptista East Indian Museum in Mumbai
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com My family always talks about how our great-grandfather Joseph Frank Rebello was the secretary to Kaka Baptista, the great freedom fighter. So it was necessary to visit the museum dedicated to him in Manori, Kaka Baptista East Indian Museum. How to get to the East … Read more
60 Best Street Food in Europe You Must Eat
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork. Food makes the world go round. Doesn’t it? Okay, maybe my world and that of my fellow foodie friends. Whether it’s in unusual and quirky cafes, or right on the street, we think that some of the best street foods in the world are European … Read more
Hiking Blue Mountains, Katoomba, Australia
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com I don’t know why they call them the Blue Mountains? The most asked question during our short trip to this part of the Blue Mountains National Park. We were blessed enough to spend a few days in the Blue Mountains in January, home of the … Read more
Best Indian Street Food You must Taste
*This post was previously hosted on my other site The Winged Fork. Street Food and Local Restaurants in India that you must visit to try or eat at least once Indian food is most delicious food in the world! Okay, maybe not the sole winner among food around the world, but Indian dishes are definitely … Read more
Mumbai City Guide: Bombay – City of Dreams
*This post was previously live on my other/older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Bombay, the city of dreams, that’s where I live. My Bombay. Or should I say my Mumbai? I’m an East Indian from Mumbai, or Bombay as we still like to call it. Bombay from the Portuguese meaning ‘good bay’ or Mumbai from the Goddess ‘Mumba’. … Read more
What’s for dinner in different cultures (countries)?
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com What’s for dinner? A question as important as asking about breakfast or dessert. What’s for dinner tonight? Is there any dinner? What’s easy to cook for dinner tonight? What can we make for dinner? Supper? Wat eten we vanavond? Vad blir det till middag? You cooking up … Read more
What’s for breakfast in different countries (cultures)?
What’s for breakfast in different cultures and countries across the world? *This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com What’s for breakfast mom? What’s for breakfast dad? What’s for breakfast nan? What’s for breakfast at the cafe? What’s for breakfast honey? I’m hungry. What’s for breakfast? Is there any breakfast? Ever wondered what to … Read more
Tongariro Alpine Crossing, North Island, New Zealand
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com How did you start off the New Year? We were woken up by our alarms at 04:15. We needed to leave by 04:45 to reach a private car park by 05:15, catch a mini bus to the car park at the end of Mangatepopo Road … Read more
Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur: Abode of Tigers
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com On my recent visit to the UNESCO-designated city of Jaipur, Rajasthan I was lucky enough to visit Nahargarh Fort, originally named Sudharshangarh Fort. (Nope, not Nahargarh Palace; that’s just the name of many local hotels. Nahargarh Fort itself contains a number of palaces that we … Read more
Amazing Churches In America and Canada
Across America and Canada there are amazing churches that you must visit. Here’s a traveler’s list of the must-visit American churches.
Top 72 Most Beautiful Churches in Europe
Churches, known as places of fellowship and amazing grace. Even if churches are no longer visited for their religious significance; they are still visited for their splendour and beauty, their majesty and magnificence. There are so many beautiful churches around the world that showcase amazing architecture and exquisite ornate work that are a simply must … Read more
Pench Jungle Camp: A night in the forest
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Tigers! The majesty, the magnificence, the sheer presence of wild nature. One of the reasons people from across the world visit India. And the reason so many of us visit National Parks. The last time we saw tigers was at Ranthambore National Park in February. … Read more
Pench Tiger Reserve, India: Jungle Book Land
Love of nature took us to Pench National Park, India where we saw the tiger Raiyyakasa, the mate of Collarwali and a lot of wildlife.
Cuevas Del Drach – Dragon Caves in Mallorca
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com Deciding to Visit the Cuevas Del Drach or Caves of Drach or Dragon Caves Well, my sisters had made it to Mallorca and we were looking for something else to do. We’d already been kayaking to Cala Blava, walked around Palma city for a while … Read more
Best local Ice Creams in the World
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Bells ringing, childhood memories. The ice cream cart comes to our neighborhood, but here in Bombay it’s kulfi. Sometimes it’s the kulfi man with the basket on his head announcing his arrival. ‘Kulfi-eaah’. As kids we used to run happily for ice cream or kulfi. … Read more
Ranthambore National Park Tiger Safari
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. So excited to be going on our first Tiger safari! We all were. We knew that chances were slim since many people after going on numerous Safaris fail to see tigers. Of course, there are more things to do than just a safari. This Indian … Read more
Palolem in South Goa, India : Why visit Goa?
*This post was previously hosted on my other site TheWingedFork. Why do people go to Palolem, Goa? There are a lot of beaches in Goa that are perfect for getting some sun. Goa is a beach destination, so unlike the rest of India. It’s famous for beaches like Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Majorda, Colva, Vagator and … Read more
An Igloo Stay in Manali, Himachal, India
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Igloo? In India? Really? Normal questions that my friend Tejashree gets when talking about her trips to Manali in Himachal Pradesh. But yes, igloo stays are now economical and I’m so glad I got this off my bucket list. I want to one day stay in … Read more
Guide to the city of Edinburgh, Scotland
EDINBURGH CASTLE HOLYROODHOUSE PALACE ROYAL MILE Scotch Whisky Experience Camera Obscura and World of Illusions St. Giles’ Cathedral or the High Kirk of Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland Real Mary King’s Close MORE OF EDINBOROUGH Scott Monument Royal Yacht Britannia Cramond Ghost Island Arthur’s Seat Rosslyn Chapel Kelpies in neighbouring Falkirk Other places of interest … Read more
How to build an igloo: Manali Snow Lessons
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. I’ve dreamt of staying in a glass igloo in Kakslauttanen one day; and waking up to see the Northern Lights from the warm interiors of the igloo. I’ve also dreamt of being seated around a fire outside an igloo and traipsing through inches of snow in … Read more
13 things you must do in Graz, Austria
Graz, Austria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site has many monuments. Here are13 things to do or see in Graz, Austria.
Sweden: Northern Lights Photography Trip
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Choosing Sweden over Iceland Sweden. I’ve always wanted to travel there in the back of my mind, stemming from a love of professional ice hockey in my early teenage years, with several of my favorite NHL players hailing from Sweden. I even had several pen … Read more
My Hiking Gear Wish List
*This post was previously live on my older site TheWingedFork. So after doing a couple of hiking trips with friends and borrowing or renting equipment every time I go, I figured it was time to buy some of my own. So here’s my wish list that my fairy godmother or fairy godfather will soon buy … Read more
Mamba! Crocodiles at Haller Park, Mombasa, Kenya
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. I wanted to see Owen and Mzee at Haller Park when I visited this nature park in Mombasa, Kenya last month, but they weren’t on display. I did get to see a lot of animals in this national park, including fish, snakes, antelopes, hippos, monkeys, birds … Read more
Watching Lions mate in Maasai Mara, Kenya
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Sis told me to make time to go see lions mate the next time I get to Kenya. I told her I’d already seen lions mate a few times, in Amboseli and Masaai Mara. So after a few expletives from her about what was wrong with me for … Read more
Where to go snorkelling in Mallorca?
*This post was previously live on my other site TheWingedFork.com Where shall we go snorkelling? Which are the best beaches in Mallorca for snorkeling? We’ve been living in Majorca for quite some time now and snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving come with the territory. On asking in and around Alcudia and Port de Pollenca area … Read more
Traveling the World as a Nurse – Gemma
The life of a nomad, a dream for many that goes unrealized. You can live the life of a nomad no matter what you do. All you need is the grit and the mettle that Gemma had when she decided to go be a nurse in an unusual location. Want to hear her story? Read … Read more
11 Things to do in Feldkirch, Austria
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Feldkirch is a medieval town in the mountainous state of Voralberg in Austria. It was the last stop of our journey through Austria. The reason we chose to stay in Feldkirch? We wanted to see Liechtenstein. Yeah, we wanted to get that 2 Euro stamp … Read more
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. God’s resting place – Kenya As soon as the plane landed in Nairobi, I knew that I had made the right decision visiting that amazing country. Kenya or Kiinyaa, Kirinyaga and Kirenyaa means “God’s resting place” in Kamba, Kikuyu and Embu. And Nairobi is taken … Read more
My top ten favorite parks in Kenya
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. There is so much beauty in Kenya. One has to see for oneself. I’m lucky, I’ve had the chance to visit Kenya a few times, and I always come away amazed at the astonishing beauty that Kenya is. Kenya is a land of diverse and varied … Read more
7 Historical Facts About The Colosseum To Know
Facts about the Colosseum in Rome, Italy for history lovers, the largest amphitheatre in the Roman world and a historic marvel. There are things to learn before planning a visit to the Colosseum in Rome, especially if you’re a history buff.
I lost my apple twice: Kayaking Misadventures
My first kayaking experience in Mallorca was truly eventful. I developed purple bruises all over my hands and legs.
2 things I didn’t like about Mount Vesuvius
What to be aware of before visiting Mount Vesuvius, so it’s not too different from your expectations.
How the majesty of Masada awed me
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. While on our way to discover the secrets of the Dead Sea region and the healing properties of the Dead Sea, we stopped for a few hours at Masada. The 2000-year-old fortification once housed King Herod’s palace, with its 3 rock terraces, overlooking the Dead Sea. … Read more
Discovering the Dead Sea region
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. As I was saying earlier, as part of my trip to Israel we spent a few days in different locations. The diversity and beauty of the country is truly amazing. Our next stop on the tour was the Dead Sea area. So we left Tel … Read more
Jerusalem – The Old City, Eternal City
Visiting Jerusalem, Israel is interesting, educational and spiritual. The CityofGold is home to Tower of David, Israel Museum, Via Dolorosa. Read more about Sarah’s trip here, and the marriage proposal’s she received.
Visiting Eilat: Quick trip to Israel’s Southern-most Tip
Here are a few places to visit on your trip to Eilat in Israel, Dolphin Reef and Ice Mall.
Visiting Seegrotte’s underground Blue Lake
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. A Lake Under A Lake Under A Mountain! Seegrotte’s underground Blue Lake, and the tale to go with it. Gluck Auf! So as I was saying last week, it turned out to be a bargain. For around 49 Euros each we got to see Heiligenkreuz … Read more
Heiligenkreuz, Mayerling, and Scary Voices
Being woken up in Graz by a scary voice *This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. Where? Grat-zuh? Where? Grat-zuh? Where? Grat-zuh? Where? Grat-zuh? Where? Grat-zuh? Where? Grat-zuh? Where? Grat-zuh? I was woken up in the middle of the night by a low repetitive voice that almost scared me witless. After turning … Read more
Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Gem of the North
*This post was previously live on my older/erstwhile site TheWingedFork. “Not going to Bangkok or Pattaya? Not even Krabi or Koh Samui? Are you Serious? But that’s where all our Indian brethren always go!” Our friends had a bit of a puzzled expression on their face when we announced we were off to Chiang Mai. … Read more