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Visiting idyllic Desentis

Visiting idyllic Desentis

This municipality is connected by Glacier Express and the journey through the mountainous areas is a beautiful trip.

5 July 2018 12:14 AM IST

A popular teacher of Buddhism once spoke about the ease with which one is able to generate feelings of loving-kindness and compassion in solitary retreat, when there is no one around. (Photo: AP)

Glocally speaking: Chinese connection

In Mandarin, China means the 'centre of the world' and many of them tend to think China is once again becoming the...

28 May 2018 12:53 AM IST

The topography of Gokarna is reminiscent of rural Kerala with tall palm trees and tile-lined houses made of sandstone.

Bound by culture

Sri Lanka has the highest human development index in South Asia and also has great potential for high economic growth.

16 April 2018 12:37 AM IST

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Cambodia: A journey through history

The interplay of green fields, flowing rivers, and clean breeze makes one fall in love with the villages of Cambodia.

5 March 2018 12:17 AM IST

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The laidback charm of Fiji

The old buildings stand out among the new high-rise hotels here and there.

22 Jan 2018 12:44 AM IST

It is the sheer diversity of nature and people in Brazil that makes the country unique.

Breeze in Brazil

The Amazon is amazing as it has the most biodiversity in the world.

30 Oct 2017 5:14 AM IST

This is a city with a history of trade, colours, cultures, bold and beautiful people, war, dreams and promises.

Glocally speaking: Vietnam views

Ho Chi Minh City reminds me of the colours yellow and green.

18 Sept 2017 12:29 AM IST

There are many reasons why Thailand is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.

Land of smiles

Thailand is in multiple ways influenced by Indian and Chinese culture.

7 Aug 2017 3:21 AM IST

Norway is a country from which other countries can learn a lot.

The Norway model

A woman can walk home at 1 am in Oslo without any sense of fear.

22 Jun 2017 12:41 AM IST

One of Indias favourite dishes, biryani came from Iran.

Citizens of a planet

Even the so-called national' dress or culture is a result of hundreds of years of acculturation.

15 May 2017 12:15 AM IST

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Travel breaks barriers

Travel makes you more humane. It enables you to appreciate the diversity and difference of human society.

3 April 2017 12:18 AM IST