Travel Hungry Souls

While buying a digital camera, one of the features that you will undoubtedly be looking at is the power of the zoom function. Unfortunately, people who are inexperienced in this field can get misled. Manufacturers claim a zoom function called digital zoom, or they simply add up the total zoom of their optical zoom and digital zoom for a total zoom function. However, this  is a little unfair on the consumer as one will realize after having read this article. …

The everyday driving to office was taking a toll on my back, but the urge to travel was even more strong. So as another long weekend dawned upon us, we decided to go to some place nearer. After much searching on the net we zeroed upon Nahan a small hill station in Himachal just five hours from Delhi. Since our main objective was relaxation, we chose a resort which had a spa – Grand View Resort. This time we were …

Ideally they say it’s not safe to take the highways in north India during winters. The fog is thick and stays almost throughout the day. But then when you have to go, you have to go. So in November-December we had to go…and the reasons for this trip to Lansdowne in Uttaranchal were manifold. Firstly we were getting restless to hit the highway and secondly, our God daughter was in town so we decided to take her on a vacation. …

If you are keen for some adventure in the hills of Himachal Pradesh in the winter snow, here are a few tips: 1. Make sure your trip is planned well in advance. Check on general road conditions and confirm whether the high mountain passes are open. 2. Most of the picturesque destinations in Kinnaur, Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti and Kullu districts are at high altitudes. During winter and monsoon, you must carry heavy woollens, jackets and some eatables as you …