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Smiles of India

Warning: This Blog is Highly Addictive They say that a smile is the prettiest thing you can wear, and I have to agree. A good smile is a reflection of the beauty of the human spirit, a warming insight into the soul of the smiler. And India is a first-class smile destination. Smiles are

By Amanda Thompson April 22, 2019 No Comments

Question: When Is a Fort Not Just a Fort? Answer: When It’s In India

“Will we see you on the fort excursion this afternoon?” smiled my tour guide. “Um, yeah, I guess so…” I mumbled. An afternoon at a fort? In this heat? Why? Take a look at Dictionary.com and you’ll see that a fort is: ‘A strong or fortified place occupied by troops and usually surrounded by walls,

By Nidhi Khurana April 22, 2019 No Comments

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Visiting Northern India

It’s easy to overthink things and get overwhelmed when you’re planning your first trip to the cities of Northern India. But don’t worry—be happy—because if you learn to love all of India’s magnificent eccentricities, Mother India will love you right back. Here are five things I wish I’d known before I visited Delhi and Jaipur…

By Amanda Thompson March 6, 2019 No Comments

5 Irresistible Reasons to Travel to Israel

From the salty depths of the Dead Sea to the views over Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, there are countless reasons to explore Israel. Here are five of the most irresistible… Irresistible Reason #1: Because Breakfast is Brilliant Forget about your Corn Flakes or Pop-Tarts—breakfast is something else in Israel! This country is overflowing

By Amanda Thompson February 28, 2019 No Comments

6 Dubai Myths: Busted

Simply say the word ‘Dubai’ and images of star-reaching skyscrapers and camels crossing sun-kissed dunes spring to mind. That’s because Dubai is a place of contradictions: it’s racing towards its futuristic ambitions on the one hand and maintaining its strong cultural traditions on the other. This could explain why there are so many misconceptions about

By Amanda Thompson February 25, 2019 No Comments

Bangkok, Singapore & Dubai: Three Cities that will Tantalize your Taste Buds

Forget the colonel and the clown: if you want food that’s fresh, fast and overflowing with flavor, make a beeline for the foodie hotspots of Bangkok, Singapore, and Dubai. From chili crab in Singapore to camel burgers in Dubai and coconut ice cream in Bangkok, there’s a world of flavors ready to be discovered in

By Amanda Thompson February 8, 2019 No Comments

Rajasthan: Land of the Maharajas

Steeped in history and romance and drenched in fables and color—to experience the majestic land of Rajasthan is to experience the ultimate Indian dream of mighty maharajas and medieval forts. The history of this incredible north Indian state echoes around the walls of its astonishing array of atmospheric forts, palaces, and old cities. Your senses

By Amanda Thompson January 28, 2019 1 Comments

The Best Beaches in Thailand

Discover the most beautiful beaches in Thailand so you can plan your trip filled with pristine white sands and turquoise blue waters!

By Amanda Thompson November 25, 2018 1 Comments

Join travel writer Vickie Sam Paget every day this week as she travels with Indus on its Best of North India tour…

5 Reasons I Fell Truly, Madly, Deeply in Love with Jaipur Simply saying the word ‘Jaipur’ evokes images of opulence and exoticism. The unspeakably romantic capital of Rajasthan traces its origins back to 1727, when the Raja of Amer, Jai Singh II, moved his capital here. Famous the world over for its incredible array of

By Amanda Thompson November 20, 2018 No Comments

Join travel writer Vickie Sam Paget every day this week as she travels with Indus on its Best of North India tour…

Searching for Shere Khan It’s almost 6 PM and the light is beginning to fade. I stop to use the ATM in Sawai Madhopur, a small town on the edge of Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. As I plug my pin into the ATM, the carousel of life in small-town India circles around me. Women

Aviator: Exotic Destinations

Smiles of India

Question: When Is a Fort Not Just a Fort? Answer: When It’s In India

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Visiting Northern India

5 Irresistible Reasons to Travel to Israel

6 Dubai Myths: Busted

Bangkok, Singapore & Dubai: Three Cities that will Tantalize your Taste Buds

Rajasthan: Land of the Maharajas

The Best Beaches in Thailand

Join travel writer Vickie Sam Paget every day this week as she travels with Indus on its Best of North India tour…

Join travel writer Vickie Sam Paget every day this week as she travels with Indus on its Best of North India tour…

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