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Anyone for a Cuppa in Darjeeling India ? Discover the mysticism of Darjeeling. India’s hill region where reality is on pause and the local brew is superb! Darjeeling tea is the “champagne of teas”. It is cultivated in 87 gardens in the slopes of the Himalayas in Darjeeling, West Bengal state. Some of the bushes are almost 150 years old! Darjeeling tea is also one of the most expensive in the world. Indeed it is…
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Discover the Red Fort near Agra India The Red Fort also goes by the name the Agra Fort. It is a massive 16th-century red sandstone castle built on the Yamuna River in Agra. That is in west-central Uttar Pradesh, North-Central India. It was the principal home of the Mughal emperors until 1638. In that year the capital relocated from Agra to Delhi. Such is its importance, the Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.…
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Discover the Old Town of Tbilisi Georgia Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, is one of Eastern Europe’s most old and intriguing towns. Tbilisi, famous throughout Europe for its warmth, is a fashionable and charming city with remarkable architectural contrasts. Buildings from hundreds of years old coexist with contemporary crystal structures. As a result Tbilisi creates an enthralling environment. It’s a hidden treasure, with so much to do and see. The Peace Bridge Connects the Old Town of…
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How to Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap You may be wondering how to go from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap now that Cambodia is reopening to tourism. There have been some changes in traveling in the last year or two. It has never been simpler to move from one city to another, thanks to amazing new bus companies, the best cab services, and more convenient flights. Continue reading for the most up-to-date information…
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The Markets of Dhaka Bangladesh Immerse yourself in Dhaka’s indigenous culture. Take a full-day trip that brings off-the-beaten-path sights like the busy produce and wholesale markets. Take a traditional mode of transportation, a rickshaw, through Old Dhaka to visit the textile and crafts market. Make a pit break for tea and Bakar Khani (a traditional spice biscuit) and tea. No trip is perfect without that little shopping. Sometimes for ourselves, sometimes for our loved ones.…
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