by hungrysurgicalresident | Mar 1, 2017 | Asia Pacific, Ras Al Khaimah, Travel Diaries
Although the United Arab Emirates has seven emirates, Indians mostly seem to be in love with Dubai and Abu Dhabi. One of the uncovered gems is Ras al Khaimah. Located the mouth of the Arabian gulf in the Northern part of UAE, Ras al Khaimah was an important trading...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Feb 28, 2017 | Americas, Mexico, South America, Travel Diaries
The Mayans are one of the oldest and most intriguing of old world races. Centered around the Yucatan valley, the Mayans spread out across the central and South America and created some of the most beautiful architecture that world ever saw. Now before I take you on a...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Feb 26, 2017 | Alcohol Diaries, Americas, Peru, Pisco, South America, Travel Diaries
Rudyard Kipling described Pisco as, “the highest and noblest product of the age,” and “composed of cherubs’ wings, the glory of tropical dawn, the red clouds of sunset, and fragments of lost masterpieces by dead poets”. It is very rare that a single drink encompasses...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Feb 23, 2017 | Asia Pacific, Heritage Hotels, Hotel Reviews, Hotels & Spas, India, Subcontinent, Travel Diaries
The royal families of Rajasthan led a lavish life indeed. With magnanimous forts, colourful jewellery and stories of valour, the Rajputana were one of the most prominent ruling clans of the world. The colours and culture of the Rajputana empire still endures in...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Feb 21, 2017 | Asia Pacific, India, Subcontinent, Travel Diaries
The raucous city life is strenuous on your nerves. Escaping into the wildlife sounds like a good idea. Doesn’t it? But traveling into the wildlife shouldn’t be bereft of luxury. This is what Singinawa Jungle Lodge provides you with. As my Indigo Airlines flight...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Feb 13, 2017 | Asia Pacific, Malaysia, South East Asia, Travel Diaries
Our first trip to Malaysia and our first stop on the road in Penang. The story behind the formation of Penang is a heart wrenching tale of imperialistic ambition and Western European trickery. Located in the straights of Malacca, this small island acted as a stop for...