Lonavala (aka Lonavla) is a fascinating hill station in the Pune district of Maharashtra State, about an hour inland from Mumbai/Bombay. Separating the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan coast,  Lonavala is a very popular monsoon destination for Indians, from early June through approximately October, when its scenic locations become lushly green and the waterfalls are in full flow. Here are its half dozen most popular draws:

Kune Falls

Surrounded by lush greenery and 622 metres high (India's 14th hig

The sheer vastness of Australia makes going on a road trip one of the best ways to explore this marvelous country. No other means of travel lets you slow down and truly take in the unique scenery and landscapes of this eclectic continent. Sometimes even relatively unknown and uncharted destinations can be surprisingly rewarding. Whether you are visiting on a working holiday visa or backpacking, here’s what you should know about experiencing Australia on wheels.   

Specifics of the Land

Due to the

The culture of each civilization is represented not only in the monuments, but also the way the people eat, showing their habits, their way of living and their own personal taste that makes them different and unique from all the others. Bali is a multicolored island, which is influenced by the huge amount of people of different countries and religions that relocated there. This influence is also visible on the way they eat too. Let’s discover some of the most famous Balinese dishes.


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As I get on the plane from Manila to Boracay, the Philippines’ paradise tourist resort, the bad weather seems to haunt me. I’ve rented a room there already, if nothing else so at least a way of getting away from the hawkers at the airport. Not much of an airport, by the way: A short cement strip along the ocean, mountains on one side, sea on the other. The lads unload our luggage straight on the tarmac and bring them into a small terminal building, where chaos erupts immediately.

The airport i

If you are visiting Atlanta, you should take your chance to get acquainted with the city. Get a tasty lunch at Staplehouse and stretch your legs exploring Piedmont Park. Don’t you miss Atlanta City Hall! This article will help decide what to do and where to go to spend a wonderful time in Atlanta! And in case you fall in love with this city, you can always rent an apartment in Atlanta and stay there as long as you want. 

Grab a snack at The Varsity

Don’t miss the opportunity to try legendary chili

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Especially if you're birding or wildlife viewing on your travels, good binoculars are essential. But choosing the best ones for your needs and within your budget can be a confusing task. Here's a good guide to the terms and issues involved in making that choice! 

Magnification 

The core function of binoculars is of course their ability to magnify faraway images, and greatest magnification requires more light to work, and also presents challenges when it comes to holding images stea

Robert Cicchetti

Since the 1980s, Costa Rica has of course made a huge name for itself as not only a beach but also ecotourism and soft-adventure destination.  And it’s especially this last that has become a specialty of a region of Alajuela province in the country’s Central Valley, about a couple of hours north of capital San José, called Arenal. For adrenaline and the great outdoors, it doesn’t get much better.

The area takes its name from an active volcano and the lake beneath it. At 5,35

Life is moving fast lately. I can't believe it's been years since I stopped contributing to Indianapolis Star but those days have been etched dearly into my heart. I explored a lot and did some major work on finessing my skills. Though, I wasn’t very much inclined towards that, I just loved cooking and finding about new ways to recreate a recipe. All in all, it was a fun experience and you can find everything about it and the recipes on SolidGoldEats.

One of my favorites is the German potato sa

by Maria José Cortes Lamas


Picture it: Bavaria, end of the 19th century. The young monarch Ludwig II (the one dubbed by some at the time “mad King Ludwig“) wants to irrigate Munich‘s English Garden with its River Isar. So his engineers divert some its its water, creating a new river, the two-kilometre (1¼-mile) Eisbach – which thanks to its slope and other factors turned out to be in parts quite the wild, whitewater bit of business. Essentially the world’s first FlowRider. And surfersthrough

Finally it's time for you to embark on the long-awaited vacation with your beloved! Planning your first couple's vacation can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. This is probably the first time you will spend a considerable amount of alone time with him/her; consequently, you want to make sure you both have a wonderful time together as you navigate and explore a new destination.

Traveling as a couple is one of the best ways to know your partner and strengthen your relationship with

Established in 1858, sixth-generation family-owned Gundlach Bundschu Winery is located on the southwestern slopes of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Sonoma Valley's southernmost point. The winery's very own 320-acre Rhinefarm is situated on terrain defined by a unique combination of steep hillsides and a cool valley floor perfect for estate grown Bordeaux reds and cool climate varietals.

Sustainability defines Gundlach Bundschu's core operations at every level. Their acute deficit irrigatio

Chandigarh

Simultaneous capital of two Indian states, Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh was described by the BBC in 2016 as something akin to a "perfect" city. That's because it was largely designed for India's new post-independence government by the legendary Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier in modernist style, achieving a blend of the modern and the traditional that has grown up around the central government/cultural area. Plus there are historic spots and interesting nearby excursions. 

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It’s impossible to imagine the modern world without the cars. They’re the main transportation vehicle to millions of people around the world. A long time ago they were the main topic of science fiction novels foreseeing the future technological advancements. In those, the cars were flying and drivers were either robots or artificial intelligence. But they were not replaced and out of human lives but only improved.

Today’s cars are far from such advanced features, although there are efforts going

Take a Break from the Hustle Bustle of Tokyo … Enjoy Nature, Water Activities and the Adventurous Side of Japan on the Kinugawa River, Just a Two-Hour Tobu Railway Ride North From Tokyo

While Nikko is most well known for its UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen areas in Tochigi Prefecture are also replete with natural waterways, which beckon visitors with exciting aqua-themed activities -- rafting, canyoning, river boat rides, and more -- from late April through November (mo

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Going on a cruise sounds like heaven for most people. You get to board a big ship that’s set out for an exotic destination and you spend your days enjoying the cruise facilities while seeing an entire horizon of ocean blue stretched out before you. Sailing is also a preferred alternative for those who want to play a more active role in their vacations. Navigating your way around the big blue ocean and occasionally swimming in it can be great fun (and it can also give you a great tan).

Kids always explore to know more about new places where you visit. Here are some helpful travel tips moms and dads should consider when traveling with them.

1. Take Your Time

Never ponder that your expected travel planning will be fix because there is nothing to stop you when you are on tour with your toddlers. Kids always excited to explore more about new things, places, culture, nature and regimes too. What if at a place they like a lifestyle too much and want to pass time there, at that momen

Singapore is a multi-ethnic metropolis-with the Chinese musical show, Feng Shui in addition to chopsticks existing congruously close by saris and Hindu temples - a mixture of cultures that is also Asia's wealthiest state. You can get lots of information and plan a trip with our Singapore trip planner.

Location

A city-state some 137 kilometers (85 miles) north of the Equator, Singapore is comprised of one major island and 59 smaller ones. Singapore lies at the focal point of a major ocean track i

by Marita Acosta

Especially as the weather starts warming up again, I find I have a soft spot for northern Germany’s most vibrant city. As a European looking for a stimulating city break, I consider Hamburg a sweet spot for quenching the thirst not just for some tasty local Pilsner but also culture, art, and the creative scene in general (with fabulous design hotels to stay in all the while).  Come with me – it’s springtime for Hamburg, and no more so than in two of its coolest neighbourhoods o

In its central area, Spain''s capital has many characteristics that make it stand out among other important cities, which by 2012 made it the thirty-first city most visited worldwide by international tourists, nothing more and nothing less than 4.1 million.

All that there is to see in Madrid, everything that this beautiful city offers to its visitors, you will know it because we will talk about five more important sites that you should visit in Madrid. This city, capital of Spain, has an exce

The National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada is home to the Thomas Flyer, and is acclaimed to be one of the top motor car exhibits in the world, and for good reason.