Delhi’s Travel bloggers have a date with central Tourism Minister
The team from The Quest brought together a group of leading travel bloggers to interact with the former Union Tourism Minister, Mr KJ Alphons to discuss the latest developments in the area of tourism and how the Indian government had launched its new campaign as also several initiatives to promote yoga, meditation, wildlife, beaches, temples and other heritage sites including the Buddhist circuit.
Read MoreAcross stumbling peaks
Access is the biggest obstacle in rural Ladakh. Despite 963 registered schools, thousands of kids stay out or drop out. A group of volunteers visit the harsh terrain every year to help mainstream students back into school. Also braveheart NGOs like the 17000 feet Foundation have dedicated themselves to make education for all a reality in Ladakh, a terrain that merits a must visit.
Read MoreAmritsar: The Temple and Beyond
A feisty travel account from the city with the Golden Temple where past, present and future mingle effortlessly to create a multi-splendoured experience not just for the Punjabi and Sikh community but for anyone who believes in living life to the fullest.
Read MoreBargain hunting at flea markets
Flea markets have a charm all their own. A melting pot of local cultures they bring together a fascinating abundance of trivia apart from creating a festive spirit that is unique to the area. From the flea markets of Goa to those of Europe there is an eclectic charm to them. Like the time in Barcelona a lady arranging her array of trinkets and jewellery shoed us away since she was so focused on beautifying her allotted desk. True enough when we returned after an hour, it was hard to believe that the odd collection could look right out of a vogue magazine. Or the hilarious time one dragged a bunch of friends to the flea market in Prague only to find most of the stuff from China Town. Although the saving grace was to find a few rare pieces of hand crafted crystal ware.
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Diving in the Andamans
Exploring treasure islands and acquainting oneself with the basics of diving and surfing on a live aboard in the unspoilt waters of the Indian Ocean. India is fast evolving into an adventure sport destination and the Andamans and Lakshwadeep islands are a great way to get initiated.
Read MoreTravelling light- What’s that?
The bane of most budget travel and moreso when it is multi-city/country has to be “over baggaged.” While it is great to have different outfits for all the planned and unplanned occasions with matching bags and footwear, lugging around all that stuff across cities where porters are not easily available, public transport is scarce, cabs are prohibitive and walking is more often than not the most practical way to be – having heavy luggage to tow around can be the biggest kill joy of the trip.
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A study tour to Japan showed how genteel living could be a way of life
Photos, memories, travelogues and sharings got carefully created through the eight days of meticulous travel across Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka as part of a Study Tour
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Academics from Assam forge meaningful ties with Chinese universities
The recent Higher Education trip to Beijing and Kunming, led by Prof. Jogen Kalita of Gauhati University, would remain etched in my memory.
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Students’ Account: Amity Business School Participates in Doing Business in China Programme
A 10-member student and teacher group visited China from 30th March to 6th April, 2015 as part of a Study tour to Shanghai and Beijing, where they underwent 3 days of intensive classes.
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