Most travellers visit Darjeeling for its tea plantations, lovely views and cooler climate but there’s also a thriving Tibetan culture in Darjeeling India. Beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling is located in the Indian state of West Bengal.
A Touch of Tibet
When asked if he misses Tibet, Gyalo Thoundup...
After a late night arrival into Denpasar, I’m already engaged in an intimate liaison in my yoga retreat in Bali. As my arms embrace my puffy pillow, the song of the jungle outside serenades us. Weary face to the pillowcase, we are bathed by the mountain breeze that filters through...
River cruising has emerged as a popular style of holidaying for luxury travellers. In Europe, cruising the Danube or Rhine has been popular for quite some time while journeying along other key rivers of the world, from the Nile and Amazon to the Yangtze, Irrawaddy and the Mekong are...
Taiwan doesn't instantly come to mind when you think of beach holidays, but actually, this country has many amazing stretches of sand and gorgeous coastlines. No matter what your itinerary, as long as you're by the coast, there are fantastic beaches in Taiwan to explore. With 973 miles of...
It would be blazing saddles time at the Chonburi Buffalo Festival if only they had saddles. With or without a saddle, that humble beast of eternal burden, the Thai water buffalo, or kwai, has its brief, annual day in the spotlight in October each year.
Buffalo racing festival
In mid-town Chonburi...
I fell under Udaipur's spell almost as soon as I arrived. Compared to the places to visit in Jaipur, which are mostly colourful and chaotic, Udaipur’s serenity made me feel instantly relaxed. When I was planning my third trip to India, Udaipur wasn’t on my radar. But I’m really glad it was...
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