Category Archives: Trips

Descriptions of Sri Lanka are very often picture post card like – pretty sandy beaches, mountains hidden in clouds, waterfalls around every corner, tea plantations and lines of breezy palm trees. Very rightfully so. Tourism to this idyllic island in the south Indian Ocean has been a regular feature for a while, but somehow SriContinue reading “Sri Lanka”

t your south of Spain styled break at non-south-of-Spain prices. Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts offer quite the bargain if you are looking for an affordable European beach break. If it is a city break that you prefer, capital city Sofia is your destination. Great food and drink and comfortable accommodation options – all yours forContinue reading “Bulgaria”

Bargain alert! There is Belize, Costa Rica and even Guatemala for those of you looking to explore Central America. But the real deal in this region has got to be Honduras. Honduras may not be on most visited lists, but get here to discover what you have been missing. Beaches that rival the beauty ofContinue reading “Honduras”

Remote Bolivia, also known as the Tibet of the Americas, is one of two landlocked countries in South America (the other one is Paraguay). Experience the Spanish colonial era on Calle Jaén, in the capital city La Paz. Wander around some beautifully preserved colonial beauties – whitewashed structures with tiny ornate black balconies. This areaContinue reading “Bolivia”

The land of red and green curry, spectacular beaches and hospitality that defies human nature – Thailand is a tourist’s dream destination. It is probably impossible to do the whole country in one go, or even choose from the unending options; but every place in Thailand is a winner. Whether it is a city breakContinue reading “Thailand”

Despite its growing popularity over the last few years, Vietnam is still undeveloped, unspoiled and most importantly, very affordable. INR 500 can actually see you through a day in this beautiful land – covering comfortable accommodation at a guest house, delicious local food, transport and even some drinking. No jokes here, a pint of theContinue reading “Vietnam”

With cheap accommodation options and even cheaper food, Cambodia is as reasonable as any international destination can be. Once a tourist no-go zone, Cambodia today is hot property on the travel map – popping up ever so often on many a bucket list. And it is not just backpackers we are talking about. Even touristsContinue reading “Cambodia”

The Andaman Islands form an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal between India, to the west, and Myanmar, to the north and east. Most are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which are a Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago, including the Coco Islands, belong toContinue reading “Andaman Nicobar”

It is easy for Welsh visitors to reachFun-loving, down-to-earth Cardiff couldn’t be more different from futuristic, oil-rich Doha. But since May 2018 the two cities have been linked with a daily flight, courtesy of Qatar Airways. Do the rugby-mad residents of the Welsh capital long to explore the souks and skyscrapers of Doha? Are QatariContinue reading “Qatar Adventure”