2019-10-24 13:18
Traveling to the mountains is quite trendy these days. Especially youngsters, they love to do trekking or climbing mountains. After all, this is the best way to enjoy or spend some quality t… Read More
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2019-09-20 18:15
Image Source: PixabayVietnam is a beautiful country that is still unspoiled, and not surprisingly, this Asian jewel is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The Vietname… Read More
2019-09-18 12:54
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson doesn’t need much of an introduction. It’s one of the shortest, yet most effective and a super-duper best-seller in the self-help, motivati… Read More
2019-09-13 13:35
The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Dubai is its impressive skyline. The city is filled with buildings and development projects that are nothing but architectural marvels… Read More
2019-08-27 18:15
Writing is an art that is challenging at times but can be rewarding too. It isn’t easy to impress readers by your words. Making someone inspired by your writings require excellent skil… Read More
2019-08-05 09:44
I have never been a fan of fiction / Young adult genre, but this book THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas is an exception, it’s very realistic and one of the best books of the recent… Read More
2019-07-15 19:54
Gary John Norman/Getty ImagesWhen a child under 18 years travel with only one parent, it is strongly recommended that the accompanying parent should have a consent letter from the non-travel… Read More
2019-07-11 11:40
The Netherlands is known for the massive use of bikes (bicycles). Bikes are even seen as one of those "typical Dutch" things!. So, not only the locals, but also the tourists too try their ha… Read More
2019-06-25 09:51
What Color is your Parachute, written by Richard N. Bolles is very popular among job seekers and career changers. With more than 10 million copies sold in 28 countries, this book is one of t… Read More
2019-06-22 12:03
Luxembourg City – the capital of “Grand Duchy of Luxembourg” dates back to Roman era, thus there's no scarcity of historic monuments, great history, arts & architecture… Read More
2019-06-10 13:54
It's unbelievable that tiny Luxembourg houses about 120 castles, sprinkled across it’s picturesque landscape. About 50 of them still survive with its original form & shape from the… Read More
2019-05-30 16:59
There’s definitely no shortage of hiking trails in the Netherlands. Trails around Hoge Veluwe, Arkemheen-Eemland or South Limburg offer awesome backdrops. However, hiking at Mullerthal… Read More
2019-05-24 12:44
La Rambla (in plural: Las Ramblas) is one of the most visited attractions of Barcelona. With long beautiful array of trees, boulevard shops, flower stalls, local musicians and human statues… Read More
2019-05-18 17:45
The capital city of UAE (United Arab Emirates), Abu Dhabi had previously taken second place to Dubai, as a popular tourist destination. However, this status is changing!. With numerous archi… Read More
2019-05-13 09:51
Paperback: 198 pages I First published in : 1999 I ISBN-10: 9780062515674With more than 20 million copies sold in 51 different languages, “The Mo… Read More
2019-05-05 16:22
Paperback: 198 pages I First published in : 1999 I ISBN-10: 9780062515674With more than 20 million copies sold in 51 different languages, “The Mo… Read More
2019-04-26 10:31
Forget Keukenhof, the province of Flevoland has all the varieties of beautiful tulips and activities that you ever wanted!. Flevoland region has one of the largest open tulip fields of… Read More
2019-04-05 08:36
One of the best and surely the easiest option to see tulips in Holland is the Keukenhof Gardens. With more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths stunningly spread across 32 hectares… Read More
2019-03-23 15:22
Amsterdam has everything to keep every visitor engaged all through the year; however, travellers who don’t explore the charming neighborhood of Amsterdam are definitely missing out on… Read More
2019-03-04 15:24
One of the best of Self help genre - "How to stop worrying and start living", written by Dale Carnegie suggests practical & usable ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life.Here&r&hell…Read More
2019-03-01 10:58
How to stop worrying and start living by Dale Carnegie, is one of the classics in Self-help and motivational genre, which analyses our day-to-day worries in everyone's life and shows us simp… Read More
2019-02-24 17:13
Trip to Barcelona is not complete without a visit to "La Sagrada Familia". This magnificent UNESCO World heritage site is unquestionably the most iconic building of Barcelona; it is also the… Read More
2019-02-24 17:12
A weekend is definitely not sufficient for visiting Berlin; however, have you got only a weekend ?, or do you need a quick introduction to the city's best spots ? You're at the right page th… Read More
2019-02-22 14:46
Casa Batlló – one of the most iconic works of Antoni Gaudí, is yet another most popular attractions in Barcelona. From the outside façade, the balconies look as if… Read More
2019-02-19 11:53
Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's Casa Mila (called as "La Pedrera" by the locals) is one of the main sights of Barcelona and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Casa Mila did not… Read More
2019-02-19 11:53
The Picasso Museum Barcelona is one of the most visited sights of the city of Barcelona. Pablo Picasso - a great artist of modern era doesn’t need any introduction. This arts museum in… Read More
2019-02-14 12:42
Casa Mila is an apartment building in the city centre of Barcelona, designed by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Casa Mila is one of the ma… Read More
2019-02-06 10:02
Genre: Novel, Contemporary, Drama Author: Dave Eggers · Paperback: 352 pages · Publisher: Vintage · First published in : 2013 ·… Read More
2019-01-29 15:27
Author: Rolf Potts I Publisher: Villard Books I Paperback: 240 pages ISBN-13: 978-0812992182 I First Published in: 2002 … Read More
2019-01-22 14:33
The Picasso Museum Barcelona is one of the most visited sights of the city of Barcelona. Pablo Picasso - one of the greatest artists of modern era doesn’t need any introduction. This a… Read More
2019-01-15 20:14
"Barça” / FC Barcelona doesn’t need any introduction; Camp Nou is the home stadium of FC Barcelona. With a whopping number of nearly 100K seating capacity, Camp Nou is the… Read More
2019-01-11 20:26
Park Guell – the famous city park with the multi-coloured mosaic salamander (dragon) is yet another master-piece of architect Antoni Gaudi. Its huge with over 15 hectares of area with… Read More
2019-01-02 19:28
Trip to Barcelona is not complete without a visit to "La Sagrada Familia". This magnificent UNESCO World heritage site is unquestionably the most iconic building of Barcelona; it is also the… Read More
2018-12-09 17:37
A weekend is definitely not sufficient for visiting Berlin; however, when you've got only a weekend, or need an introduction to the city's best spots, this post would for sure help you to di… Read More
2018-11-17 21:45
In the beginning, I was a bit cynical of reading this book. Because I thought that this book would just another recap of most of what we all have seen and heard many times all over the… Read More
2018-11-05 15:47
Have you visited Haarlem? This beautiful hyper-lapse video tour, created by I amsterdam , will surely inspire you to plan for it!. Haarlem is currently hosting its City of Cul… Read More
2018-11-04 11:28
Have you visited Haarlem? This beautiful hyper-lapse video tour, created by I amsterdam , will surely inspire you to plan for it!. Haarlem is currently hosting its City of Cul… Read More
2018-10-14 10:20
If you haven’t heard about Ghent, you’re not alone!. It’s one of the most underrated cities in Europe. When it comes to Belgium, most of the visitors don’t explore be… Read More
2018-07-26 12:57
This book "The Martian" written by Andy Weir, has been in my “to-read” list from a long time ago.; but didn’t get a chance to grab it so far - until I watched its adaption… Read More
2018-07-16 13:12
When you're on a plane sitting on your little seat watching your little screen, have you ever thought about what's happening behind the cockpit door? do you think your airlines is doing its… Read More
2018-07-06 14:36
Forget Disney!; Efteling, located in Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant province of the Netherlands, is Europe's best ever theme park. The Efteling is one of the biggest and oldest theme parks in th… Read More
2018-06-22 09:34
🙏 Note: This is a continuation of my previous post - LAW OF ATTRACTION SIMPLIFIED. If you’ve not yet read, please check it out (link). You'll get an overview of what… Read More
2018-06-18 12:18
Genre: Self-help, Motivational I Author: Rhonda ByrnePublisher: Atria Books I First Published: 2006 I Pages: 198p I  &hell…Read More
2018-06-11 20:33
All the people of Antwerp woke-up with a pleasant surprise today; the complete town, start from the Central station to Police station, from Museums to monoments, all the streets were lighten… Read More
2018-06-07 14:30
Over the last few weeks in the Netherlands, we have been constantly hearing news and celebrations, on “100 Jaar Zuiderzeewet”, “Zuiderzeewerken”, “Cornelis Lely… Read More
2018-06-01 14:13
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2018-05-19 11:29
Genre: Fiction, Self-help, Motivational I Author: Paulo Coelho I Publisher: HarperCollinsFirst published: 1988 I Pages: 197p I ISB… Read More
2018-05-19 07:37
Here's a sneak preview of the Top 5 things to do in Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam Read More
2018-05-15 11:34
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2018-05-10 09:05
Giethoorn - often referred to as "Little Venice" or "Venice of the North" is a quiet little village, located in the North East of the Netherlands. This picture-perfect village has no roads… Read More
2018-04-27 15:02
Don’t you have time to read Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time? Or simply not able to grasp the complex concepts he explains? Then this summary is for you. I have tried my best… Read More
2018-04-14 10:30
You enquire any tour operator to know the places to see / things to do in Venice. For sure, they will hand over a loooooong leaflet with 50+ must-see attractions and might even say, “t… Read More
2018-04-10 13:47
Although Venice is a lagoon (an area of calm sea water that is separated from the ocean), it is well-connected to the rest of the world - through the flight, train, and road. But keep in min… Read More
2018-04-03 13:52
For many, Venice means “Canals”, “bridges”, “Gondola” and famous Venetian “Masks”. But that’s not all about it. It is a paradise of a mi… Read More
2018-03-28 11:15
Genre: Children’s, Motivational I Authors: Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo Publisher: Timbuktu Labs I First Published in: 2016 I Pages: 212p I ISBN: 9780997895810"Once… Read More
2018-03-23 12:21
Harlem, famously known as the "floral capital of Europe" is also the capital city of North Holland province. Haarlem is at the heart of the Dutch flower-growing districts and is the mai… Read More
2018-03-16 14:06
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki recently marked it's 20 years, but until today this is one of the best books that advocate the significance of “personal finance literacy”… Read More
2018-03-12 15:43
Do you know that tulips are ones which created the "world’s first ever stock market crash"? At the peak in the year 1637, one tulip was sold for over 1000 Dutch Guilders (1K Dutch guil… Read More
2018-03-07 21:29
Have you ever dreamt of wandering through the colours and fragrance of million gorgeous flowers? then Keukenhof is the perfect place for you, your dreams can come true here! With more than s… Read More
2018-03-03 19:31
Europe has one of the best-connected rail-networks in the world; almost every part of the continent can be reached via trains. Europe train trips are often picturesque railing through beauti… Read More
2018-02-27 15:43
Now you know, why I've been silent for a while; I was completely submerged into the "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari. It's an excellent and extremely "heavy" (in… Read More
2018-02-26 13:26
Now you know, why I've been silent for a while; I was completely submerged into the "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari. It's an excellent and extremely "heavy" (in… Read More
2018-02-21 14:21
You might have already booked the tickets to Amsterdam or planning to visit soon. Amsterdam is incredibly attractive; be it a rich cultural/architectural/heritage tour or you’re preppi… Read More
2018-02-12 16:13
Genre: Biography, Economics I Author : Sara Bongiorni I Publisher : John Wiley & SonsFirst published: 2007 I Pages: 235p I ISB… Read More
2018-02-07 13:49
Amsterdam – the Dutch capital, is often seen as the city of drugs, sex and wild parties. Many think that it’s only for the young adults; several families don’t even conside… Read More
2018-02-02 08:31
Genre: Self-help, Motivational, Personal Development I Author : Spencer Johnson I First published: 1998 I Pages : 96p I ISBN :&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-01-29 19:30
It doesn't matter whether you're preparing for your first-ever flight or have been wandering circles for decades, “Flying” can be extremely tensed and traumatic for many; and the… Read More
2018-01-27 09:37
Genre: Personal development, Motivational I Author : Stephen R. Covey I Publisher : Free Press I First published: 2016 I Pages&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-01-24 09:28
There is a saying - “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” which literally should be your main mantra while travelling to Dubai. Every country has different laws and customs which a… Read More
2018-01-18 16:54
Genre: History, War, Biography, Political I Author : Michael Korda I Publisher : Liveright Publishing I First published: 2016 I Pages : 544p I&nb&hell…Read More
2018-01-12 12:12
Can’t say “Winter in coming” anymore; Winter is pretty much already here in Europe and it’s not going to getaway anytime soon😏. Snow has started falling more… Read More
2017-12-20 19:45
Genre: Politics & Social I Author : John Perkins I Publisher : Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublished in: 2004 I&n&hell…Read More
2017-12-15 14:46
Undoubtedly, Switzerland is one of the most beautiful country in the planet. Though often considered as one among the European countries, Switzerland certainly has it’s unique things … Read More
2017-12-09 18:31
Interlaken - the most beautiful town I have seen so far, is located in between the elegant waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz (hence the name "interlaken"), and is surrounded by the peaks o… Read More
2017-12-04 16:23
Mount Titlis is one of finest tourists’ attractions of Switzerland. It is stunningly beautiful, definitely a visual treat for everyone. At 10,000+ feet peak (3,238-meter), you’ll… Read More
2017-11-30 20:58
For the sixth year in a row, the dark winter evenings of Amsterdam are getting bright and beautiful by the colorful lights all the way. From tonight, 30th November until 21st January 2018, a… Read More
2017-11-29 18:54
Today, the 11th of November every year, #St.Maarten feast is celebrated in the Netherlands, Flanders, Northern France and in some parts of Germany. Each region has its own stories /reas… Read More
2017-11-29 18:52
Traditional Kerala state’s architecture at its best, Outstanding wood carvings, Inspiring expressions on stones, above all an inspiring example for ancient engineering skills - make th… Read More
2017-11-28 20:04
2017-11-25 18:19
We had an hour at Schiphol while we’re there to send-off someone. So we just jumped into the Panorama Terrace . This is one of the best places for plane spotting. Witnessing the s… Read More
2017-11-25 17:16
Clear blue sky, traffic-less highway, wide-opened windows, favourite heavy-metal music, your loved-ones chilling next to you, endless driving… Is there anything better that you can as… Read More
2017-11-21 20:08
What comes first into your mind when you think of the Netherlands? For most of the tourists it must be: Tulips, Cheese, Windmills, and Wooden clogs. And this small village - “Zaanse Sc… Read More
2017-11-17 13:21
How do you choose your vacation spot? Those amazingly beautiful pictures you saw on your friends’ Facebook / Instagram are often the inspiration and the most important factor while dec… Read More
2017-11-14 15:55
I have always been a crazy fan of “window seat", be it flight, train even in bus. I love looking out the window, observing and enjoying every place/scenery I pass through. Whatever exc… Read More
2017-11-11 17:58
Yes, you read it correct!. It’s not a prank, nor I’m crazy😉. A laundry service is open at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, with big washing… Read More
2017-11-11 17:51
To my shame, I wasn't aware of this architectural and cultural gem earlier - it was not in our itinerary; we got into it only by a chance, or I should say only by mistake :) . We were naviga… Read More
2017-11-11 17:51
Paris is a river city; The river #Seine flows all around the Paris.Paris has close to 35 bridges (French call it “pont”) across the Seine throughout. Most of these bridges are mo… Read More
2017-11-11 17:51
Every country has dozens of stories about the mysterious death of their beloved leaders/heroes - John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Marilyn Monroe, Subhas Chandra Bose… are a few that in… Read More
2017-11-11 17:51
Les Invalides, also called as “Hôtel des Invalides” meaning to “The National Residence of the Invalids”, is a building complex in the 7th arrondissement of Pari… Read More
2017-11-11 17:49
It’s autumn holidays here and the whole Netherlands looks more beautiful than ever!. With an exquisite blue sky (which is a rare commodity in the Holland😛), trees full of golde… Read More
2017-11-11 17:49
De Bisschopsmolen (The bishop's mill) is the oldest water mill in the Netherlands and still actively grinding different grains to provide flour for the tasty breads and pastries.This mill wa… Read More
2017-11-11 17:49
I have seen many mind-blowing bookstores and libraries, but this one is certainly unique!Here in Masstricht, a 700+ years old glorious Gothic cathedral is now transformed into a full-fledged… Read More
2017-11-11 17:49
Though tucked in a sleepy street, the Natural History Museum (NHM) is an interesting place and attracts quite a lot of visitors (both local as well foreigners) all through the year. This pla… Read More
2017-11-11 17:48
I was not really excited about these caves when I heard about them first. Thought, after all they are man-made and "just another" attraction to fool the tourists. But after visiting the cave… Read More
2017-11-11 17:48
As the oldest city of Netherlands, Maastricht has so much to offer the visitors. If you’re a history / culture / arts enthusiast, you’ll absolutely love this beautiful city.I hav… Read More
2017-11-11 17:39
Sprookjesbos (also called as Fairytale forest) and the Droomvlucht (Dream Flight) are the two major attractions in the Marerijk (Fairy-tale kingdom) of Efteling.The Sprookjesbos is one of th… Read More
2017-11-11 17:39
I am not big fan of rides (especially the rough ones). De Vliegende Hollander / The Flying Dutchman stands at the wilder attractions of the Efteling in Ruigrijk (Rough Kingdom), but hard to… Read More
2017-11-11 17:39
Symbolica: This is the latest addition to the wonders of Efteling. This fantasy dark ride started from 1st of July 2017 and we’re there within the first few weeks. (You can imagine, ho… Read More
2017-11-11 17:38
Will you ever go to a city for visiting just one attraction/monument? Sounds crazy? But Cologne Cathedral (called as Kölner Dom in German language) is worth of it!. If you ever happen t… Read More
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