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Long ago, when the United States was hardly out of its teens, you could sometimes find leathery backwoodsmen who told tales of a fabulous land to the west where fountains of boiling water ascended...

The Sangam period also known as the ‘Sangam Age' was a golden age in the history of Tamil Nadu. It was during this period that entire South India exploded with creativity, innovation, and...

Trying to imagine the vastness of the River Amazon is almost as difficult as trying to comprehend infinity - the mind reels at its staggering immensity. With its countless tributaries, the Amazon...

The beautiful islands of Asia are a must-see for any traveler. The Asian continent is blessed with stunning beaches, mountains, and rich culture. Some of these islands have been described as...

In the world of travel, there are many different ways to get from place to place. Some people choose to fly while others opt for more unusual modes of transport. There are several ways in which you...

Grazed by the rays of a low sun, the towers and canyons of the Bungle Bungle form a dreamy panorama that glows as if lit from within. The astonishing tiger-striped domes loom in surreal granduer...

Twitter The World Chess Olympiad 2022 is being held in India. It is the world's largest chess competition, to be held in Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The Napier Bridge in Chennai has been painted like a...

Shiva is worshipped in many forms and many places. He is worshiped as a primary deity by the people of India and Nepal, he is also worshiped as an important aspect of the Hindu religion, and is...

One of the most satisfying ways of achieving greatness must be to stumble across it while you are searching for something else - take Christopher Columbus and the New World, for instance, or Vasco...

In the land of Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico meet, geological extravaganzas are the norm - hence many national parks and monuments dot the map. Even among these, the...

In the heart of a steamy rainforest, Stony Creek winds a gently sloping course through tangled trees and shrubs. Still dripping from the night's rain, palm fronds jostle in the undergrowth, and...

Traveling with carry-on luggage is one of the first things that people try to figure out when they plan their trip. It's also one of the most important, because if you can't fit your stuff in your...

India is a huge country with so much to do and experience. If you're looking for a destination to kick back and relax, we've rounded up some of the best places to visit during monsoon season. If...

Many cross out hill stations, beaches, and coastal states when planning a vacation during the monsoon. But what most don't realise is the unconventional places they overlook are the ones that bloom...

Trees and fields as far as the eye can see, an occasional house and village in-between - train rides can be so serene. Sophia Klimpel is certainly enjoying her journey from Germany's Saarbrucken to...

Glistening white dunes; contoured and shaped by the warm current into evenly rounded arcs, extend endlessly before the eye of a beholder in the White Sands. But this is uncommon sand - not the...

On Friday, 1 July 2022, Portugal joined the list of nations to lift all COVID-related entry restraints for tourists; without needing to show a vaccination or recovery report. A senior official said...

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has decided to reintroduce mandatory random COVID-19 testing for passengers arriving at Canadian airports. This will be enforced from 19 July 2019. The new...