Thalassery – An Indian Hindu Wedding
I was excitedly hopping around the house when I received my good friend’s wedding invitation. It wasn’t only because one of my good
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Asia
Thalassery Fort
Yes, this blog post is about Thalassery. A place which I’m aware is even less known than Kozhikode in Kerala. Yet, it has
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Kozhikode – Kerala Backwaters
Kerala is nicknamed God’s Own Country. When you google this phrase, you’ll find images of lush jungles, endless rivers and quaint houseboats. These
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Kozhikode – A Two Day Itinerary
Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Agra, Rishikesh, Kochi, most people will have heard of these places. They are the most well-known tourist destinations to visit
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Korean DMZ – A Look at North Korea from the JSA
I chose to visit South Korea for two reasons. The first I already described in detail, namely the Templestay. The second will be
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Seoul – One Day of City Landscapes & Views
My second and last post about Seoul will show you a different side of the city. My previous post focused on the palaces
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Seoul – One Day of Palaces & Culture
After reading all the posts about my trip to South Korea in September 2016, you must have thought I skipped Seoul. Nothing could
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Yandong Folk Village
This post focuses on only one sight, namely the Yandong Folk Village. A visit to this UNESCO Heritage listed village is a great
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Gyeongju – One Day in a Historically Significant City
“Why do you describe Gyeongju as historically significant, Dominique? I’ve never heard of this small city in South Korea.” I can hear you
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Haeinsa – A Templestay Experience
When I planned my trip to South Korea, I decided to create the whole plan around one experience: a one-night templestay experience in
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