As the tantalizing aroma of pure Frankiscence wafts around my house, I’m drawn inexplicably to the box of Omani halwa that beckons from my kitchen counter. Ignoring the warning from my brain, I spoon some into my mouth. As the richness of the wheat and nuts melts into my consciousness I’m transported back to Salalah … Continue reading It’s Khareef season again in Salalah, Oman!
Driving the open roads is by far one of our most favorite ways to explore any destination—especially one as stunning as Scotland. Remember our article about exploring castles on a Scotland road trip? Guest contributor Shaly Pereira from traveltoes85 has already taken us to beautiful Stirling, but now she’s here to take us on a Scotland highlands tour. You’re … Continue reading Road Tripping through Scotland on a Highlands Tour
Ever imagined a place where you can view snow clad mountains the minute you open your eyes at sunrise? Well, I found the perfect place, high up in the Kumaon hills in Uttarakhand, India. This place – Jilling Terraces - owned me. Apart from its sheer beauty and spectacular views, it also offered that peace … Continue reading Trekking in Uttarakhand, India – Where Time Stands Still at a Mountain Retreat
This article was first published on myitchytravelfeet.com. Access here. Stirling surprised me. As a tourist, I expected to find a quiet university town teeming with students and little else. Sure, there are students here – what with the University of Stirling being right in the middle of town. But then Stirling has so much more. Known as … Continue reading Things to do in Stirling, Scotland
If your snow boots are itching for an adventure, Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains are a great bet this time of year—especially for animal lovers. If you like the idea of trekking to off-the-beaten-path destinations to see wildlife in their natural habitat, guest contributor, Shaly Pereira from traveltoes85, is here to tell us all about traveling to Scotland for a Cairngorm reindeer … Continue reading Trekking to Meet Scotland’s Wild Reindeer on a Cairngorm Reindeer Adventure
(Wine Country, The Garden Route, George, Oudstroom, Knysna) Groot Constantia Route Options Cape Town to Groot Constantia – 30 mins via M3 Table Mountain to Groot Constantia – 40 mins via M3 Hout Bay to Groot Constantia – 10 mins via M41 Don’t miss this if you want to experience South Africa’s wine county, one … Continue reading Inside South Africa – Exploring the Countryside
Placing ourselves in the able hands of ‘Royal African Discoveries,’ was a smart move. The name unequivocally stated we would embark on a beautiful discovery that would take us through the best part of South Africa. They delivered to the T. From the time we met a welcoming Kevin, our super-efficient and friendly guide at … Continue reading Inside South Africa – Cape Town/Seal Island/Table Mountain
Penguins in South Africa? Really? Well if seeing is believing then I guess, I have reason enough to believe. The Penguins of South Africa are very unlike their distant cousins in Antarctica. Nicknamed the ‘Jackass Penguins’ because of their donkey-like bray, they are also much smaller in size. Black spots and a stripe on their … Continue reading Inside South Africa – The Boulder Beach Penguins
Day 1 - Johannesburg It was a relief to finally land in Johannesburg after flying Qatar Airways for almost 10 hrs en route from Oman and Doha. I was not in the best of moods. QA had run out of their confidently listed Cheese Ravioli in pepper sauce (as they do very often these days), … Continue reading Inside South Africa – Johannesburg and Sun City
Pick and choose! That’s what you do when you have three days left to delve into Prague’s history. The next best thing would be to extend your holiday so you don’t miss out on anything. As the latter was not an option for us, we chose the former and fit in Kutna Hora, Karlovy Vary, … Continue reading Chasing the Czech Horizon – Prague Day Trips
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