Located in the Bernese highlands, 1650 metres above the Lauterbrunnen valley, is the most beautiful alpine village, Mürren.With only around 450 inhabitants, it is a car-free village, accessible only by cable cars either from Lauterbrunnen or from Stechelberg. One morning we drove from our Airbnb in Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg and took the cable car up … More A day in a cozy Mountain village in the Alps
In 1911, the 19-year-old J.R.R. Tolkien hiked through the Swiss Alps – and of course through the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its steep rockfaces. Hardly anyone knew that he found his inspiration for the landscape in «Lord of the Rings» here. The Lauterbrunnen Valley was the inspiration behind Rivendell from the Lord of the Rings. Right … More Bernese Highlands – Lauterbrunnen
Toggenburg is located in the eastern part of Switzerland in canton St. Gallen. It lies between the mighty Säntis massif and the peaks of the seven Churfirsten mountains, where the Thur and Necker rivers take their course. One of the most beautiful regions in Switzerland, Toggenburg is composed of many villages like Wildhaus, Unterwasser, Alt St. … More Baumwipfelpfad Neckertal
Read about a quick weekend getaway in Switzerland that is fun for the whole family! … More A day at Gäsi beach
When you still can’t travel, you think about the beautiful places you’ve visited in the past. It is almost as good as traveling! All that Snorkeling and beautiful encounters with the Coral Reef and marine life at Elephant Beach had us itching to learn more about the Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands. We made … More ANDAMAN- Hotel Ixzire and Jarawa Tribe
Not more than 2 hours from my home in Dachsen is the beautiful holiday destination of Flims. Tucked in the Canton of Grabunden, this place offers the perfect getaway for hiking, biking, swimming or other child-friendly activities. We visited this place and had a fabulous time before the kids were born. You can read all … More A Weekend in Flims
When your kids are bubbling with unlimited amount of energy, you’ve gotta find ways to release it! In Switzerland, kids are always encouraged to play outdoors. Nature is in abundance here. There are forests to walk in; mountains to hike, ski or sled upon; and lakes to swim in. It is a country with a … More 5 Family-friendly free Parks in UAE
A quiet getaway from Dubai into the Sun-kissed, sandy RAK or Ras Al Khaimah, full of pristine beaches, culture and beauty, to get our travel fix, … More A Staycation in Ras Al Khaimah
All aboard the Makruzz ! We felt we were on a plane than on a ferry service (1150 rupees per ticket). It took us 2 hours to get to Havelock Island, or Swaraj Dweep as it is now called, from Port Blair (where we had a great time exploring the Cellular Jail and Ross Island. … More ANDAMAN – Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island)
This post (& the next few) will be about a memorable trip we took 2 years ago. Thanks to copious amounts of notes I took in my journal, I’m able to recollect those memories and write them here. Prices, rules and the availability of hotels and services mentioned might have changed in these 2 years. … More ANDAMAN- Cellular Jail & Ross Island
These fleeting days 