Posts tagged as "travel"

USA Road-trip
1 min

The route of the road trip across the USA I took with my parents after graduating in May 2010

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New Zealand Escapes: KiwiRail - TranzAlpine Express
2 min

The Tranzalpine Express is perhaps the most scenic train ride in New Zealand and an excellent alternative to driving to see the country.

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New Zealand Escapes: Photo Essay - Mount Maunganui
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The views from the Mount Maunganui summit tends to leave one breathless. Or is it because of the exertion of walking along a steep track? Decide for yourself

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New Zealand Escapes: Tauranga
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Tauranga is a popular lifestyle location. There are quite a few things to do here over a weekend, including several waterfalls, walks, cruises and watersports

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New Zealand Escapes: Waitomo Blackwater Rafting
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There's more than one way to see the glowworms in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves. Our choice Waitomo Blackwater Rafting.

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New Zealand Escapes: Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
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Wai-o-tapu, whimsically named as the Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, is a stunning geothermal area near Rotorua.

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New Zealand Escapes: Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorua
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What better way to understand the Maori Culture than at the Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua.

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New Zealand Escapes: Hobbiton, Matamata
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A highlight for LOTR fans is a tour of the Shire at Hobbiton. This has been one of the places I have wanted to visit since we moved to New Zealand.

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New Zealand Escapes: Auckland Seaplanes
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It is an amazing feeling to take off and land in the water with Auckland Seaplanes. We expected to experience Auckland from above and were not disappointed

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New Zealand Escapes: Northland - Part 2
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We reach Cape Reinga just in time for the sunset. On our way back, we check out the 90 mile beach and KawaKawa.

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New Zealand Escapes: Northland - Part 1
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For our very next escape, we travel through Northland to the the very tip of New Zealand - the place where the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Pacific Ocean.

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New Zealand Escapes: Piha Beach
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A travelogue of our visit to Piha beach - One of the most famous beaches on the west coast of New Zealand.

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New Zealand Escapes: Rangitoto Island
4 min

To experience the beauty, a ferry trip to Rangitoto Island is a must-do for anyone new to Auckland city

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Photo Essay: Diwali in Auckland
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This is a series of photographs taken at the Diwali Festival organised by the Auckland Council.

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Desert Safari
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In this travelogue, Gunjan and I go on a desert safari for some dune bashing, Arabic coffee with dinner and the ever-popular Tandura and belly dance.

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Atlantis The Lost Chambers
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In this travelogue, Gunjan and I visit the Lost Chambers in Atlantis in Dubai.

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Understanding Islam inside the Jumeirah Mosque
4 min

In this travelogue, Gunjan and I visit the Jumeirah Mosque and get a basic understanding of the tenets of Islam.

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Dubai Fountain
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The Dubai Fountain is the world’s largest dancing fountain. There is a show every half hour with the fountain dancing to a different piece of music every time

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At the Top: Burj Khalifa
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The scenery is pretty awesome from the world's highest outdoor Observatory Deck at the 124th floor

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Abra and Souqs in Dubai
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A travelogue of visiting the various souqs in Dubai and taking the Abra, probably the cheapest mode of travel available in Dubai.

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A visit to Wafi Mall
2 min

In this travelogue, Gunjan and I spend some time at the Wafi Mall in Dubai.

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Dubai Dolphinarium
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In this travelogue, me and Gunjan visit the Dubai Dolphinarium.

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Visiting Greenwich and taking a ride on London Eye
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In this travelogue, I visit Greenwich, the Royal Observatory and take a ride on the London Eye.

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Walking Around in London
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In this travelogue of London, I visit the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

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Roaming around in London
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This is a part of one of my earlier travels when I travelled to London before starting my Masters.

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