Postcards from Rajasthan
Meherangarh Fort, Jodhpur The beautiful blue city of Jodhpur from atop Mehrangarh Fort
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Group Tours: To do or not to??
My group tour to Rajasthan last week, Jan 2017 I’ve just returned from a group tour of a well known travel company. This is not a review of the company but an article on the pros and cons of actually going on a group tour. So if you are travelling anytime soon and are considering choosing a group tour, here are the things you should consider before you actually invest in a group tour. What is a group tour? So a travel agency normally conducts group tours where people travel to popular places within a region. People from all over sign up for this tour. They arrive at a common location and from there, the tour begins. These passengers travel in one common bus and visit places together. The travel group arranges for everything including food and visiting charges and guides and what not. So basically, everything is included in the fees. You may not even carry your wallet (though I would not recommend that. Just in case you need to shop or for some other emergencies.) The PR...
The Sanctuary of Truth - Thailand...some images
The Sanctuary of Truth is an idyllic spot on Pattaya, some two hours away from Bangkok in Thailand. It is a structure made entirely of teak wood and even as we speak, more and more pieces are added to it on an ongoing basis. What's really surprising about this place is that the Gayatri Mantra keeps playing here all the time. It's amazing na?
Lory Birds from the Southern Hemisphere
These gorgeous birds called Lory or Lorikeets are cousins of parrots and parakeets. These birds are found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. These two birds were eating from the same cup, without fighting for food. In fact, it was really amusing to see them taking turns to eat their food. Something which some people can learn from them. You just need to call them and they will hop on your arm and feed from your hands, hop on your shoulders and generally, just make you feel very special among them. They are not afraid of close contact with human beings...of course, after they are well fed. Finally, we spotted the elusive, solitary, majestic white parakeet with it's crown. The king of the parrot kingdom. Location: Jurong Bird Park, Singapore.