Hampi

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Hampi – Ancient wealthiest city in the world having a temple with active worship for last 1400 years Hampi is a historical delight for travellers. Surrounded by ancient monuments, beautiful temples, bustling street markets, bastions, treasury building and captivating remains of Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi is a backpacker’s delight. The site has about 1,600 monuments and Read More…

Gwalior

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Gwalior- City with historical forts Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple History According to Hindu mythology Bhima’s palace was here The earliest historical record found in Gwalior describes Mihirakula’s father Toramana (493-515) as a Read More…

Gothenburg

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Gothenburg – Less explored beautiful Swedish city known as little London Gothenburg, a major city in Sweden, is situated off the Göta älv river on the country’s west coast.Its home to Liseberg amusement park, the country’s #1 tourist attraction Volvo company is located here. An important seaport, it’s known for its Dutch-style canals and leafy Read More…

Ferrara

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Ferrara – Hidden reniassance city with oldest palio( horse race) in the world Less visited Italian city with ancient walls and renaissance art and history. Ideal for biking (cycling) or romantic strolls. Home to 14th and 15th-century palaces and stunning cathedrals Activities Visit Cathedral of Saint George Walk / bike through the streets enjoying the Read More…

Windhoek

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Windhoek traditionally known as hot springs Windhoek is the capital of Namibia .On a hilltop in the city center are the 1890s Alte Feste, a former military headquarters with historical exhibits, and Independence Memorial Museum. Colonial influences are visible in nearby buildings like the sandstone Lutheran Christus Church. History In 1840 Jonker Afrikaner established an Orlam settlement Read More…

Clonakilty

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Clonakilty- Secret Irish town voted “Best Town in Europe” in 2017, by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland The town is located at the head of the tidal Clonakilty Bay and is surrounded by hilly country devoted primarily to dairy farming.  Famous for beaches nearby and heritage sites History The Clonakilty area has a Read More…

Cartagena

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Cartagena – A Carrebean city with fortesses which are masterpiece of Spanish military engineering A beautiful Spanish Colonial walled city with high-end restaurants and plenty of sights .The port, the fortresses and the group of monuments of Cartagena were selected in 1984 by the UNESCO as significant to the heritage of the world History  Archaeologists Read More…

Mumbai

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Mumbai – City of dreams Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it’s India’s largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to Read More…

Bern

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Bern- The lesser known Swiss capital known as : “City of fountains” The Old Town of Bern was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1983 because of the preserved medieval city centre.   It features 4 miles of arcaded walkways along streets decked out with fountains and clock-towers. History 1. Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, Read More…

Shillong

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Shillong – Scotland of the East Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake is surrounded by walking trails. North, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Waterfalls Read More…

Hampi

Hampi – Ancient wealthiest city in the world having a temple with active worship for last 1400 years Hampi is a historical delight for travellers. Surrounded by ancient monuments, beautiful temples, bustling street markets, bastions, treasury building and captivating remains of Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi is a backpacker’s delight. The site has about 1,600 monuments and Read More…

Gwalior

Gwalior- City with historical forts Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple History According to Hindu mythology Bhima’s palace was here The earliest historical record found in Gwalior describes Mihirakula’s father Toramana (493-515) as a Read More…

Gothenburg

Gothenburg – Less explored beautiful Swedish city known as little London Gothenburg, a major city in Sweden, is situated off the Göta älv river on the country’s west coast.Its home to Liseberg amusement park, the country’s #1 tourist attraction Volvo company is located here. An important seaport, it’s known for its Dutch-style canals and leafy Read More…

Ferrara

Ferrara – Hidden reniassance city with oldest palio( horse race) in the world Less visited Italian city with ancient walls and renaissance art and history. Ideal for biking (cycling) or romantic strolls. Home to 14th and 15th-century palaces and stunning cathedrals Activities Visit Cathedral of Saint George Walk / bike through the streets enjoying the Read More…

Windhoek

Windhoek traditionally known as hot springs Windhoek is the capital of Namibia .On a hilltop in the city center are the 1890s Alte Feste, a former military headquarters with historical exhibits, and Independence Memorial Museum. Colonial influences are visible in nearby buildings like the sandstone Lutheran Christus Church. History In 1840 Jonker Afrikaner established an Orlam settlement Read More…

Clonakilty

Clonakilty- Secret Irish town voted “Best Town in Europe” in 2017, by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland The town is located at the head of the tidal Clonakilty Bay and is surrounded by hilly country devoted primarily to dairy farming.  Famous for beaches nearby and heritage sites History The Clonakilty area has a Read More…

Cartagena

Cartagena – A Carrebean city with fortesses which are masterpiece of Spanish military engineering A beautiful Spanish Colonial walled city with high-end restaurants and plenty of sights .The port, the fortresses and the group of monuments of Cartagena were selected in 1984 by the UNESCO as significant to the heritage of the world History  Archaeologists Read More…

Mumbai

Mumbai – City of dreams Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it’s India’s largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to Read More…

Bern

Bern- The lesser known Swiss capital known as : “City of fountains” The Old Town of Bern was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1983 because of the preserved medieval city centre.   It features 4 miles of arcaded walkways along streets decked out with fountains and clock-towers. History 1. Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, Read More…

Shillong

Shillong – Scotland of the East Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake is surrounded by walking trails. North, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Waterfalls Read More…