Doll Power during Dussehra: of religious tradition and significance
One of the most important Hindu festivals, Dasara or Dussehra as it is also known, comes to an end today. Observed during the holy 9-days or Navratri that typically falls…
Hershey’s Chocolate World: a day of fun and “sweet” happiness
“More than any other food, chocolate delights and enchants… chocolate tantalizes and it comforts. Chocolate has soothed fretful children and welcomed tired travelers; mountain climbers have saved their last piece…
Ageless beauties galore: Manjusha car museum, Dharmastala
Reaching Dharmasthala just as the temple gates closed for the afternoon break was a tad disappointing. Given the fact that it was a long weekend, the highways were crowded and…
Niagara Falls: mist, magic and magnificence personified
Derived from the Native American word that means “split in the flat land”, Niagara falls are arguably one of the most beautiful and popular water falls in the world. Stunningly…
Corning museum of glass: a display of sheer excellence, beauty and grace
While glass is an essential commodity that we use almost daily in our lives, it is something we take for granted and not much importance is attributed to the material…
Solvang: a slice of Denmark in California
Danish windmills, statues of Hans Christian Andersen, Danish bakeries, wooden storks and elf houses atop Danish style buildings. For a moment, you could think this is straight out of a…
Alcatraz, San Francisco: an enigmatic trip down history
One of the most popular attractions in fog city aka ‘San Francisco” is the Alcatraz island. Located just under two kilometres from Fisherman’s wharf, the island is also called the…
The essence and spirit of Madurai with GRT Regency
It is often said that while Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, Madurai is its soul. Also called the “Athens of the East“, Madurai is a vibrant city, bustling…
Five ‘not so touristy’ things to do in while in GReat Trails, Kodaikanal
Also known as the “Gift of the Forest”, Kodaikanal is situated on a plateau between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys. Blessed with rich flora, Kodaikanal is bestowed with meadows and…
GReat Trails, Kodaikanal: Ideal break amidst nature
Having experienced the best of GRT’s hospitality at GRT Grand on a personal visit to Chennai a couple of years back, an invitation for a bloggers’ meet by GRT, Kodaikanal…