Digital camera tips for smart travellers (Optical vs digital zoom)

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. …

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Nahan – Just chill!

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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 …

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Lansdowne – nature at its best

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. …

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Tips for travel in the snowing Himachal hills

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 …

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10 best tips to travel light in 2011

“He who would travel happily must travel light” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery When traveling it is important to travel light in order to reduce hassle and stress. The biggest benefit of traveling light is that you can keep an eye on it. Of all the travel skills you might acquire, travelling light is the one most likely to result in enjoyable, productive, stress-free travel experiences. The following top ten tips for traveling light will help make your journey a smooth …

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On the road

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A tribute to the vehicles that made our journeys possible

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Restless souls – waiting to hit the road again

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This is our highway song…so here goes: On the road again – Just can’t wait to get on the road again. The life I love is making music with my friends Ready to go again! And I can’t wait to get on the road again. On the road again Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again The driver’s ready too! And I can’t wait to get on the road again. On the road …

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About Sarahan

The Gods were generous when they have gave Sarahan (2165m) its settings. Located halfway up a high mountain side, the road to Sarahan winds past flowering Pine trees that give way to stately Oaks. Dozens of small streams rush past. The fields and orchards that surround the small villages with their slate roofed houses, compose pictures of pastoral perfection. Above Sarahan, a many deodar trees rides the slopes and higher still, encircling the Bashal peak, are trees of smooth birch …

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Last lunch in Goa

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After several trips, Deepa realized that my honeymoon with Goa was finally over. On our last trip together, I had initiated the process of selling our apartment in Vasco and this was my trip alone to sign the papers, which meant this was my last trip (probably) to the place with which I had fallen in love at first sight. It was a day-long trip and I had to finish off everything and catch my flight back to Delhi at …

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