Keukenhof-The Tulip paradise

The tulips in Netherlands showcase themselves for a brief period during the glorious spring. If you are around here it is a sin if you do not visit the Keukenhof during the two months. The fields are open from  24 March 2016 - 16 May 2016 from 08.00 - 19.30. So for two months this … Continue reading Keukenhof-The Tulip paradise

Amalfi Coast- Towns perched on seaside cliffs

A legend tells that when people of Amalfi die and go to heaven, they look around and say: “Well, nothing new. It looks just like home!” Amalfi coast is along the south of Naples bay. It composes of lovely villages out of a fairytale. What makes the coastline dramatic are the pastel shaded houses perched … Continue reading Amalfi Coast- Towns perched on seaside cliffs

Things no one tells about Amalfi Coast

Things no one tells you about Amalfi coast! This is a offshoot of the post on "Amalfi Coast" Transportation to and within Amalfi is a big headache The chauffer drive service is 400 Euros which is very expensive. A car driver approached us and offered a ride from Pompeii to Salerno at 100 euros when … Continue reading Things no one tells about Amalfi Coast

Capri Island-The Bewildering Blue Grotto

Capri is an island in the Naples bay, famous for its Grottos. We took a day trip to Capri from Sorrento in  Morning and left to Naples at night. The island can be commuted by a ferry which costs about 20 euros one way. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Capri_and_Ischia_map.png The island has two parts Capri and Anacapri. There is … Continue reading Capri Island-The Bewildering Blue Grotto

Flash Mob in Amsterdam

It was a cloudy day with chances of rain and we were praying to the clouds not to pour; because it was our big day- The day of the’ First International flash mob 2016’ The same choreographed songs were to be performed in 10 countries- 17 cities on 19th March. 2016, 11- 12:00 Local time … Continue reading Flash Mob in Amsterdam

Peaking the Mt.Titlis at Switzerland

I travelled to Switz with my parents as a  part of our Euro trip. We went there on July of 2015. We reached Lucerne, Switzerland in the evening and went to an Indian Hotel. You would soon release that Switzerland is a really costly place when you enter a restaurant. A gravy for 35 Euros! … Continue reading Peaking the Mt.Titlis at Switzerland

How to travel cheaply!

Are you a student who has limited pocket money or a working professional who is paying loans?  If you are motivated to travel , you would want to do it cheaply .Here are some points jotted down from my experience on how to avoid unforeseen costs and avoid regretting a lavish vacation. What are the … Continue reading How to travel cheaply!

An Indian perspective of Dutch food

Hailing from a country where a multitude of spices are used to one where they use literally none, can be quite a shock especially if you have not brought any spices with you. Dutch food has negative saltiness and so little aroma that it stays bland whatever you do. They like to keep things simple. It … Continue reading An Indian perspective of Dutch food

Carnival at Maastricht

Maastricht's carnival is one of the joyous and fun events to visit with friends and family. Dutch sure know how to party!  . The first day of Carnival is six weeks before Easter Sunday. Carnival officially begins on Sunday and lasts three days -Typically February first or second week.Almost everyone dresses in some weird, outlandish, … Continue reading Carnival at Maastricht

Skiing and Sightseeing at Oslo

The city of Oslo,capital of Norway, is nestled between the Oslofjord and hundreds of square miles of forested hills. We were excited about going there , because of  it's Ski resorts. Three of us went on our trip to Oslo in February, a very cold month in which temperatures drop up to -10 deg. We … Continue reading Skiing and Sightseeing at Oslo