The ‘Grand Canyon’ is the ultimate natural wonder of the world. Its an over-whelming sight – where an entire world of Canyons is settled along the Colorado river with its never-ending-twisted bends and abysmal rifts. Its a puzzling mirage – the landscape tries to baffle the senses making it difficult to comprehend the real from …
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10 day East Coast Road Trip: New York to Miami
Road Trip is like a blank canvas where you can put in any color you want. It brings in – the comfort of driving around one’s own vehicle, freedom to decide the route & hassle-free detours, flexibility to stop on the way at any time and the power of changing the destination at the last …
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Toronto: Summer fun at the Canadian National Exhibition
Watching the world go by – while riding the Merry-go-round, waiting patiently in the amphitheater for the acrobatic show to begin, slurping down a strawberry ice-cream after demolishing a massive fried treat, finding a nice spot to sit to watch the street performance, smiling ear to ear to get a picture clicked with your favorite …
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Boston: Renowned Harvard University
Walking in through the university gate which has welcomed brilliant students from around the world, stopping by the illustrious halls which have been a witness to the glory of this prominent institution – its a journey like none other. And this spring, we had an opportunity to visit Boston and Harvard Tour was on top …
Baltimore: A tour of Camden Yards
A visit to Baltimore is not complete without the tour of Oriole Park at Camden Yards which is situated right amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. After visiting Fort McHenry, we were there just in time to buy our tickets for the 11 a.m. tour and joined the group which had already assembled near …
Thanksgiving Parade: A Delightful Winter Spectacle
Winter in New York comes along with an array of spectacular parades. The buildings are decorated, trees are lit up and the marching bands take over the streets of Manhattan. The Thanksgiving Parade in November is one of them. It combines the excitement and cheer of winter and festivities – in the shape of dazzling …
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Death Valley: Intriguing Amargosa Opera House
Death Valley, just the name itself conjures up varied visions. But a trip to the Valley is enough to leave you with that lasting impression. It was always on our list to drive through Death Valley from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, owing to the fact that it is one of those mysterious places. And …
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Toronto: Lively Roundhouse Park and Railway Museum
Trains have been doing their part – picking us up at the station, taking us through the mountains & over the rivers, driving us through memories and dropping us at our final destination. A significant part of our everyday lives, a dependable means of transporting people and goods around the world – trains provide us an …
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San Francisco: Famous Cable car ride
No trip to San Francisco is complete without a ride on the famous cable car. That’s what everyone says and they are right ! But it all begins with a little hard work i.e. getting in a long line before you finally get to enjoy the bumpy ride. We waited for about half an hour, …
New York: Impressive Belvedere Castle
Belvedere Castle, an integral part of Central Park stands impressively high overlooking the verdant expanse. Built in 1869, this stone structure provides that historical feel to the park. It looks perfect through the seasons – in summers it surrounds itself with the vibrant hues of green and in winters it takes cover under the gleaming …