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Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore

For two days, before my husband’s birthday, I wondered where to take him. This was probably the rarest birthday that was on a weekend. I asked myself a simple question, what animate thing he loves the most, and his words resounded in my ears, ‘Earth would have been extinct because of human sins, if it [...]

30Jul2009 | | 89 comments | Continued
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The Grandeur called The Grand Canyon

It seems futile to describe The Grand Canyon in words. But I will give it a try. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge in the state of Arizona in USA. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in USA. It is nature’s more laborious job, [...]

27Jul2009 | | 4 comments | Continued
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Trek-Safari in Masinagudi

On a Saturday morning, I wish, I could use the word ‘bright’, but we started in the dim-lit morning at about 5 am, for Masinagudi, so as to not waste our day. We were about ten friends and were quite perplexed as, what to expect. Everyone had heard the name Bandipur but no one knew [...]

24Jul2009 | | 79 comments | Continued
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North bend, its Hiking and Shopping

North Bend is a city in King County, Washington, USA. It is located at the foothills of the Cascade Range, only an hour’s drive from Seattle. It is centrally located between the big city and some of the most beautiful natural landscapes around. There are three interesting and mutually exclusive things to do in the [...]

22Jul2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Cowboy style old town Scottsdale and the hip Fashion Square

Scottsdale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. It is regarded as an upscale tourist and shopping destination and as a representation of western American style. The city is loosely divided into four areas: South Scottsdale, Old Town, Central or Shea Corridor and North Scottsdale. The real estate market in Scottsdale is among the [...]

21Jul2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Day picnic at Sangam and Mekedatu

It had been quite a few weekends since we met our friends. We had been planning a picnic for quite sometime, but the rains thwarted all of them. This weekend someone casually mentioned Mekedatu, and on Saturday, there we were. The status quo of cloudy and rainy weather was apt for picnic. Nine of us, [...]

20Jul2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Leavenworth-the Bavarian village

Leavenworth is a city, rather a faux-Bavarian (German) village in Chelan County, Washington, USA. In the early 1960’s, a dying town successfully gave itself a facelift as a final effort to turn its precarious money situation around, to bring tourism. Everything has been designed on the German lines; people even dress-up like Bavarians.Today, it entertains [...]

17Jul2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Chills and Thrills of the Chelan Valley and Lake Chelan

The Chelan Valley, in Washington, USA, is a scenic resort community. A place where Cascade Mountains meet the Eastern Washington desert. A burgeoning wine industry, premier golf courses, hiking and mountain biking trails and small town Americana complete the resort experience, with boutique shopping and an array of dining options. Lake Chelan, an undiscovered “Fat [...]

15Jul2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Universal studios-the Entertainment Capital of LA

Like me, many of you must have watched ‘Kambakkhat Ishq’ and would have noticed the movie sets where Akshay Kumar works. Those are the Universal Studios’ sets. Aren’t they amazing? Well, Universal Studios not only has sets for filming but also has a huge theme park. Located in Loa Angeles, California, USA; Universal Studios is [...]

9Jul2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Ride History on an engine in Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie city Snoqualmie, in king county, Washington, is nestled in the Cascade Mountains in the beautiful Snoqualmie valley. It is a rural yet bustling small town. There are historic landmarks, tourist attractions and special events, local art and crafts.   Landmarks and attractions Snoqualmie Falls Northwest railway museum Snoqualmie Valley Railroad Sandy Cove Park – [...]

3Jul2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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