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Travelling to Egypt. Cairo, Luxor and the Great Egyptian Museum.

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Egypt has fascinated most people that I know. The pyramids, the Sphinx, Tutankhamun and the mighty Nile were names I had grown up reading about in books and watching in documentaries. I had been thinking of a short trip here but it had not materialised for one reason or the other. Visiting one of the world’s oldest civilizations and standing before monuments that have survived for thousands of years is an experience that leaves you spellbound. A visit to the world’s largest archaeological museum makes the journey even more memorable. Tutankhamun and the other Pharaohs stay with you long after you leave, inspiring you to watch documentaries and read more about an era that may be over 5,000 years old, yet continues to fascinate the world because of the extraordinary legacy it left behind. Like every destination, Egypt had its highs and lows. My first impression wasn’t the best, thanks to EgyptAir, an airline that did little to make the journey enjoyable. The view of Cairo from the sky wa...
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The Baltics – Europe's hidden secret.

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A ten day itinerary for Latvia, Lithuania and Poland Paris, Rome, Interlaken, Vienna, Salzburg and London are where most Indians head to escape the gruelling Indian summer. It is another matter that, thanks to global warming, much of Western Europe has also begun to feel like a burning pot during June and July. Not many think of the Baltics, and after spending almost two weeks there this summer, I kept wondering why this lovely region remains so underrated. We had our first taste of the Baltics a few years ago when our cruise ship docked at Tallinn for the day. The city had an irresistible old-world charm, with its forts, castles, cobbled streets, beautiful churches and cosy cafés. We all loved it and promised ourselves that we would return one day to explore the rest of the Baltic countries. This summer, the plan was to visit Latvia and Lithuania. I had been reading about Riga and Vilnius, and both sounded perfect for a summer break. We considered flying with Finnair via Helsinki, bu...
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Andalucia - A visit to Malaga, Ronda, Granada and Marbella

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  A Spanish Delight Andalucia . It is a fascinating name but not so fascinating that we would decide to fly here for a holiday just due to its exotic name. There were other reasons for choosing this region for a leisure trip. The name ‘Andalusia’ is derived from the Arabic Al-Andalus as the region was conquered and ruled by the Muslims for several centuries. This evocative name has endured, unchallenged by the Spanish, as if the land itself refuses to shed its rich history. Malaga lies at the heart of a coastal region called Costa del Sol. It stretches for approximately 150 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast in the province of Malaga, Spain. The name “Costa del Sol” translates to “Sun Coast” and is known for its numerous sunny days and beautiful beaches. It was the lure of the sun kissed Spanish beaches that attracted us to this place. As there is no direct flight from India to Spain, we flew north to Germany and then came down south to Spain. This wa...
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