Churches and Convents of Goa – A Photo Journal of the UNESCO Heritage
Goa remained the capital of Portuguese India until 1961 and was the center of spreading Catholicism in the country. As the trade flourished and a large fragment of the Goan population was made to follow Christianity, the churches and convents of Goa became a significant part of the culture. These monuments were included in the UNESCO […]
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South Goa Itinerary – Planning a Perfect Holiday
If you have fewer days to spend in Goa or need help to plan your Goa trip, look no further. Here’s a perfect holiday plan for the southern region of the island state to make the most of your time. Let us cover destinations, food recommendations, accommodation, and activities in this Goa South itinerary for […]
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Offbeat Things to do in Goa – Explore Beyond the Usual
Talk about Goa and think of beaches, parties, happening nightlife, and colorful markets. “What’s the point of visiting a place with the same things as our city”? I cribbed every time we planned a trip to Goa, so it never happened. But this time it was different and we made it to the island state […]
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Katarmal Sun Temple – Almora’s Historical Gem
Did you know that Katarmal Sun Temple in Uttarakhand is India’s second largest Sun Temple after Konark Sun Temple? This beautiful 9th century heritage stands atop the Kumaon mountain range surrounded by deodar forests. So, when we visited Almora in November, Katarmal had to be on our bucket list. Delving into the past of Katarmal […]
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Heritage Walk Fontainhas Goa – A Cultural Extravaganza
Soak in the rich culture and Goan history in the colorful neighborhood of Fontainhas Goa. Get ready to capture a riot of colors in your lenses as you explore the old city lanes. Here are tips and useful information in case you are planning a heritage walk in this neighborhood of Old Goa.
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The Mystical Kasar Devi Temple in Almora
We all have, at some point in time, felt positive energies or deep emotional sensations while visiting certain spiritual places. These energies are quite often associated with scientific reasons which then make the place even more unique. Intrigued by such stories, we visited Kasar Devi Temple, a small temple in Uttarakhand known for its cosmic […]
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Weekend Getaway in Neelkanth Retreat Mukteshwar
The quaint hill town of Mukteshwar was in my travel bucket for a long time. Mithun’s birthday week called for a trip and we, the wanderlust couple, also called thetravelcurry, planned a short holiday to, well, no prize for guessing. We chose Neelkanth Retreat Mukteshwar for our stay, a fairly new property nested in the […]
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Inside Munich Botanical Garden: An unforgettable nature trail
The hazardous level of pollution in North India left me suffocating like many others. While any quick solution seemed impossible, I stayed indoors, reminiscing about the fresh air and nature’s gorgeous colors from my visit to the Munich Botanical Garden. Germany has several beautiful gardens and pristine forests that offer tranquility and pure bliss. As […]
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