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Bhutan Packages from Mumbai

 

Book Amazing Bhutan Package Tour from Mumbai with Adorable Vacation - No 1 Agency for Bhutan tour package from Mumbai. Experience a hassle free journey as you take in stunning mountain views, explore historic monasteries, and enjoy authentic local experiences. Book your Bhutan package tour from Mumbai today and turn your dream vacation into a reality.

Bhutan, also called the Land of Happiness, is a wonderful destination for people from Mumbai who want to enjoy the Himalayas, rich culture, and

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Bhutan Tour Package from Mumbai

Book Amazing Bhutan Package Tour from Mumbai with Adorable Vacation - No 1 Agency for Bhutan tour package from Mumbai. Experience a hassle free journey as you take in stunning mountain views, explore historic monasteries, and enjoy authentic local experiences. Book your Bhutan package tour from Mumbai today and turn your dream vacation into a reality.

Bhutan, also called the Land of Happiness, is a wonderful destination for people from Mumbai who want to enjoy the Himalayas, rich culture, and a

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Bhutan Package Tour from Mumbai

Book Amazing Bhutan Package Tour from Mumbai with Adorable Vacation - No 1 Agency for Bhutan tour package from Mumbai. Experience a hassle free journey as you take in stunning mountain views, explore historic monasteries, and enjoy authentic local experiences. Book your Bhutan package tour from Mumbai today and turn your dream vacation into a reality.

Bhutan, also called the Land of Happiness, is a wonderful destination for people from Mumbai who want to enjoy the Himalayas, rich culture, and a

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The Best of Belize

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Central America´s only English-speaking country has a population of around 397,000 and is about the size of New Jersey and a little larger than Wales. It´s something of a diamond in the rough whose small package can deliver gifts of wonderful islands, beaches, eco-experiences, and even Mayan archaeological sites — and all with fewer crowds and often lower prices than its neighbors. And here are seven of its highlights:

Ambergris Caye

Belize’s largest and most famous island (top, 25 mil

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Flamenco: The Soul of Spain?

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Ask many people around the world what comes to mind when they think of Spain, and chances are flamenco will land near the top of the list. The sinuous moves; the rapid, hypnotic shoe tapping; the staccato hand-clapping; the mesmerising guitarwork; the plaintive singing - if you've never witnessed a performance in person, your first time in particular will stay with you forever.

An art form and indeed a sensibility closely intertwined with the culture and traditions of Andalusia, flamenco grew o

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Is there any pop culture fan who doesn’t know "nobody puts Baby in a corner"? Even plenty of youngsters who weren´t born when Dirty Dancing was made still have a soft spot for this 1987 romantic drama. And of course its mystique also is being kept alive as a hit musical on London´s West End, with a Broadway version expected later this year. So imagine revisiting this iconic flick at its original locale - and seeing with yo

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Disc-riding 24-year-old Nemo having made history last year as the first non-binary winner of Eurovision for “The Code,” yesterday the 69th edition of world’s largest, longest, and perhaps most anticipated/beloved music competition came back to the country where it was born and first won the contest (with the lovely old chestnut "Refrain"), in 1956.

Switzerland´s third largest city (pop. around 177,000). It must´ve been the most exciting thing to happen here since, well

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The female security guard discreetly slips me through a side door and gestures for me to sit at the table in the corner. The Arabic music is pulsating and the room is reverberating with the nervous energy of 400 women. Suddenly, the lights dim and everyone turns to watch. A bride, dressed in a Western-style long white wedding gown with matching trailing veil has a death grip on her bouquet of roses as she takes very slow measured steps down the center aisle towards the “Bride’s Love Seat.” Her

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OK, I admit it: at times I can be a bit of a facetious wisenheimer. I believe in not taking things too seriously - as much of a challenge as it´s become in an increasingly unfunny world. But still, I´ll always look for an excuse for a wisecrack. The thing is, now that I live in Spain, I have to remember that my material doesn´t always translate well for locals - falling flat or even causing confusion. Humor varies across cultures, so I thought about how what´s funny in English and in the con

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How often do a toilet and a tea ceremony form perfect metaphors for the culture of a country? But so it is in the Land of the Rising Sun.

The toilet falls into the realm of delightful personal discoveries. First a warm toilet seat along with musical options with a variety of buttons that cleaned more areas with water spray than I have nether-region body parts, a portion of the large bathroom mirror that remained perfectly

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Tejo, Colombia´s Native Sport


 

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In the vibrant cultural tapestry of Colombia, tejo stands out as one of the country’s most fascinating and traditional native sports. With deep roots in indigenous history, it´s is not just a game but a celebration of Colombian culture and community. This sport combines skill, strategy, and a festive spirit, making it a unique experience for both players and spectators. In this blog, we’ll explore the history, rules, and culture surrounding tejo, as well as its growing po

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Chile
´s vibrant capital (pop. just under seven million), set in a spectacular setting surrounded by the Andes, is a city which combines a rich history with compelling culture both traditional and contemporary (including a rich legacy of art both in world-class museums and galleries and on its streets). Throw in a handful of charismatic bohemian neighbourhoods, a thriving nightlife, and a delicious dining scene, Santiago has something to offer for everyone who wants to get a taste of

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Located in the far north of this long, narrow country (and reachable by air in about seven hours via the city of Antofagasta), the Atacama is one of the world´s most fascinating and unique destinations in the world. With an area of some 105,000 square kilometres (40,540 sq. miles), the officially certified driest place on earth - with some areas recording no rain at all in decades and in some cases even centuries, nonetheless harbours a surprising diversity of lan

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Traditional Legends of Cuzco, Peru

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As we have always mentioned in past notes, the great city of Cusco was once the capital of the majestic empire of Tahuantinsuyo. Today, we are the heirs of a millenary culture. This is reflected not only in the archaeological complexes that have survived throughout the city and the Sacred Valley, but also by the architecture of many of its buildings that have survived and by the oral tradition that is kept alive to this day.

The Legend of the Condor


Legend has it that in a vill

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Literally, pantsula translates from Zulu as "to walk like a duck". It's an energetic, syncopated urban dance that originated in Johannesburg townships during a traumatic period of apartheid in the 1950s, and is today seeing a resurgence among the black youth (as well as some whites) of South Africa

To experience and understand it, we travel to the streets of Joburg's Tembisa township, where pantsula is part of day-to-day life, with many dancers showing off their skills in the middle of the

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For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin  - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive through ev

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5 of Spain´s Special New Year´s Traditions

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We Spaniards love to ring out the old and ring in the new as much as anyone else on the planet. And whilst we of course share many NYE practices with the rest of the world (at least the Western world, I guess), there are several which are fairly unique to our country – and here´s a quirky quintet of them:

Toasting with Bubbles - but with a Twist

Of course all of Spain raises a glass of cava (the méthode-Champegnoise sparkling wine – from sweet to dry – made in Catalonia) t

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