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Nithin Coca's first book, Traveling Softly and Quietly, is now for sale on Amazon and Createspace. This is an excerpt from that book. 

We were waking down an alley in the albaicin, the old, Arab quarter of Granada, a maze of brick walls, enclosed, classical white Arab compounds with lovely courtyards, small hidden city squares, all built upon a twisted, steep hill. We were walking through a curved, rock-paved pedestrian street that started in new Granada below and waved up the mountain. The smel

With its contradictions and extremes, mishmash of old and new, blends of religions and languages – Delhi stands as a microcosm of India. Our nation’s Capital is a repository of politics and power, and integral to the great sprawl of the cosmopolitan is a mass of business hotels embracing its corporate travellers. Such travellers often buried in the stereotypical notions of confronting crammed rooms with outdated decor and delayed service are more than surprised to have a rendezvous with the leag

Make a beeline for exciting hotel offers in Bangalore, and we are sure something extremely fascinating will captivate your imagination in this high tech city of India. Voted to be the most livable city in the country according to a recent survey by a reputed research firm, the metropolitan is fondly known all over the world as an IT hub. Preserving its cultural heritage and natural beauty amidst the burgeoning industrialization, it offers an amalgamation of scenic splendours and commercial activ

Leicester, 9th July 2014: Phoenix Film & Media Digital Centre a body of 32 media offices has once again seen hustle & bustle with the arrival of an international media personality Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios, India who visited office of Pukaar News at the centre in Leicester.
Sandeep Marwah is five times international record holder in media. He is the founder of Noida Film City and producer of largest number of short films in the World. Marwah is the Director of Asian Academy of Fi

I had the privilege of visiting both Smithfield and Abingdon, two towns in Virginia. Smithfield is in Southeastern Virginia and Abingdon is in Southwestern Virginia.

Check out my reports: http://bit.ly/1hMfjl1 and http://bit.ly/1l3uoAw

For those of you celebrating a joyous occasion whether a birthday, an anniversary or just a night out to chill with friends, there can be no better place than The Rock Bar at Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali. Built in 2009 and situated on natural rocks 14 meters above the Jimbaran Bay, it was truly a breath-taking view and the ultimate way to usher in my big 3-0 celebrations.

This innovative open-top bar is perched at the base of Ayana’s towering cliffs and is definitely Bali’s most glamorous sunset a

The Natural phenomenon called El Niño is creating the ideal condition for the 54 International Tarpon Fishing Tournament, this 13 and 14 of September of 2014, this year will be spectacular, there is abundance of specimens.

There are several annual migrations of different species of fish, like Tarpon and snook, is part of the cycle of life, they swimming into the great lake Nicaragua and its tributaries, spread and spawn in protected waters, their larvae develop in to juvenile until ready to swim

Let’s Misbehave to Benefit Love Heals - Specialty cocktails from Patron, Hors d’oeuvres, dancing to 80’s cover band Jessie’s Girl. 6:30-9:30 PM at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, NY. Tickets: $300 / $500.

To purchase tickets: http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=7344  Or call Love Heals, 212-529-7935.

Co-Chairs:Caroline & Eric Villency, DANNIJO’s Danielle Snyder & Jodie Snyder Morel, Alina Cho, Kelly Delaney Kot & Dr. Mark Kot.

About Love Heals

Founded in 1992

Starting in August, the tranquil blue waters of the Golfo Dulce, between the Piedras Blancas National Park and the Osa Peninsula in southern Costa Rica, will witness one of the most amazing spectacles in the animal kingdom – the thousands-of-miles-long migration of Pacific Humpback Whales.

The annual migration of endangered Pacific Humpback Whales is a remarkable journey of nearly 10,000 miles from near the North and South Poles to warm tropical waters to breed and give birth. As winter turns the

The thrilling Rincón de la Vieja Challenge 2014 100-mile mountain bike race is again on track for August in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Set for Aug. 23, 2014, the competition is a unique adventure race – the only 100-mile mountain bike race in Latin America, and the only race in the world to circumnavigate an active volcano, according to press information.

Rincon de la Vieja hotel Hacienda Guachipelin will again serve as headquarters for the arduous competition. Located in Costa Rica’s northwestern G

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Es el río más vitivinícola de España, aunque no por eso tiene un tono rojizo. El Duero dibuja una ruta por los diferentes hitos bodegueros, pero también por pueblos de piedra, iglesias, museos, paisajes tranquilos y fiestas populares. Y todo regado por esos tintos y rosados que nos traen (no se sabe cómo) paz de espíritu. La denominación de origen Ribera del Duero recorre el corazón geográfico de Castilla y León y el corazón geográfico de la Península Ibérica a lo largo de 

The vivacious city of Chandigarh, nestled impeccably in the foothills of Shivalik ranges, stands as a joint capital of Punjab & Haryana. In a country laden with rich heritage, this metropolis was the first planned city of independent India with a modern vision of sweeping boulevards, civic squares and beautiful lakes. In addition are the lush green areas, wherein tree fringed city parks and gardens are as much a part of the construction as the urban edifices. With nature's preservation and downt

Aurangabad, just like many other spots from the erstwhile Mughal Empire, is steeped in deep history. With its youthful flush of flourishing economy complementing the glory of the past, it exhibits the best of both worlds. Its reputation as a tourist destination can be credited to this two-faced image it represents today. While magnificent structures such as Ajanta-Ellora attach it to the glorious bygone era, modern day icons in the form of glitzy hotels allow it to rub shoulders with the metropo

“I wanted to be part of this prestigious and a very powerful program today but it was equally important for me to be in Europe to represent my country in the field of tourism and transport being the head recently appointed. I bless all the young film makers and wish them a very bright future on this last day of convocation” read by Kalyan Sarkar Dean AAFT the message of Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Head of Asian Education Group on the 83rd valedictory function of AAFT.
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India looks different in different seasons. Mountains get covered with snow in winters; sun rays shine on backwaters in summers while green dominates the soil on monsoons. Hills and beach destinations remain crowded with tourists during summers and winters so you may try to avoid it. Monsoons are the ultimate time to enjoy the beauty and serenity of nature to the fullest. Today many people are opting for off-season monsoon travel to beat the heat and crowd of peak seasons. Though you will never

Celebrity Chef Jeff Mauro & 300 Sandwiches Stepahnie Smith Host The Ultimate Sandwar To Benefit American Cancer Society in Water Mill. The July 5th “SandWar” event at at Hamptons hot spot RedStixs in Watermill featured a sandwich showdown between, 300 Sandwiches'  Stephanie Smith & The Sandwich King Jeff Mauro. Specialty cocktails by Tequila Don Julio were crafted by the chefs to pair with their sandwich creations. Judges crowned celebrity chef Jeff Mauro, naming him the SANDWICH KING of the Ham

There it was, high up inside the 12th century bell tower of the church of Saint-Emilion...evidence that there are some things that never change. Names and dates are carved into the ancient limestone, where people throughout the centuries have left their mark and, thereby, have become a part of the history of a medieval village.

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Many of us occasionally yearn for a quiet ride into the countryside “far from the madding crowd” to escape and just breathe for a bit. Sometimes something different and unique is found along the way and we discovered just such a find in Bacon’s Castle. Getting to Bacon’s Castle is quite unique as you can follow each shore of the historic James River and arrive there. Follow picturesque Route 5 along the north shore to Wiilliamsburg or via Route 31 on the south shore. Ah one might say how does o

For those with a propensity for luxury, comfort and class, professionally crafted luxury holidays in India are the answer to a prayer and the conduit to the realization of a dream! With luxury travel in India having come to stay, with professional players in the field of travel and hospitality having realized the increasing need for such holidays, more and more discerning travelers are granting themselves this indulgence!

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