Sarajevo My stay in Sarajevo was not only a memorable one but also quite an exquisite one. Never before had I visited a city known as a war memorial. The beautiful city of Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia. It stands on the Miljacka river and is surrounded by the breath-taking Dinaric alps. It's not the...
I am reminded of a game I have played as a kid, a game with colours. Tipi Tipi Tap, what colour you want? The person says, I want red and everyone would run helter-skelter to find that colour, in the garden, in their clothes, the wall paint or anything that came close to that colour. As...
As Indians, all of us have our share of stories when it comes to train journeys. Call it the DDLJ effect or the Mere Sapno Ki Rani memories, trains have always held a magical place in our hearts. The mountain trains like the Himalayan Queen of Shimla or the Toy train of Darjeeling or Ooty...
Medjugorje is a small town located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The first thought that comes to anyone’s mind when they think of Medjugorje is of all the miracles tied to this place. I, for one, was very curious to visit this place and know what all the fuss was about. The...
Svalbard - An encounter with Silence, just nature, ice and me A land where there is no Sun in winter, where our insurance against Armageddon is stored, where there is no requirement for a visa and anyone can settle in and work, where everyone stays out of choice and not because they have to, where nature...
Rakija is the local drink of the Balkans. Its the traditional drink around here and can fuel many a social interaction with the locals. A great conversation starter, its pure Liquid Magic. I was in Ljubljana, the beautiful capital of Slovenia. In the previous few days, I had already had my fill of natural beauty at...
Montenegro is a scenic country of the South and Southeast Europe on the coast of the Balkans. Here are some of the things to do in Montenegro. Things to do in Montenegro Please bear in mind that these are my favorites and that could be very subjective… There are any number of Montenegro tours available, given the...
Croatia has a lot of sights to see, experience and do. Here are 10 Must Visit Places in Croatia that you should not miss – 1. Dubrovnik and GOT in Croatia Dubrovnik is nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic". Tourism is the most important industry in Dubrovnik. This coastal town of Croatia transforms into a fantasy world in...
Lake Bled and its Island of Wishes, Slovenia Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most beautiful lakes – quite a statement that, since this country is indeed one of the most beautiful ones that I have seen. In the middle of this lake lies a small island with a Church on top of it… It reminds...
A country is known by the history and the stories that they tell the rest of the world with Pride… Croatian history and inventions speak of how the country started from scratch. Now it has become the modern country that one can enjoy… Most of the stories of the country are linked to the places...
