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Ashtanga Yoga Holidays in Goa, India
Planning to study yoga in Goa, India? Here is a selection of Goa's yoga retreats, authorized and certified Ashtanga teachers and travel tips for yoga students in Goa.
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Safety Tips for Solo Women Travel
The idea of travelling alone can sound scary, but with some common sense and cultural awareness a solo woman traveller can have a trip of a lifetime.
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Tourist Attractions in Helsinki, Finland
Popular Helsinki tourist attractions include the 19th century Senate Square, the Suomenlinna Fortress and the Seurasaari Open Air Museum.
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Aromatherapy Offers Natural Stress Relief
Aromatherapy offers natural stress relief during the holiday season. De-stressing oils, such as lavender essential oil, can be used in simple aromatherapy home remedies.
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A Guide to Zürich Airport, Switzerland
Tips for passengers flying to and from Zürich Airport, facilities and services at the airport and how to get from Zürich Airport to Zürich City.
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What To Wear in India
Women travellers in India should pay attention to local dress code for two reasons: to avoid sexual harassment and to avoid looking disrespectful.
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Things to See and Do in Thun, Switzerland
Medieval castles, scenic boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and day trips to the Swiss Alps and the Bernese Oberland region.
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Famous Christmas Markets in Switzerland
Almost every city and small town in Switzerland has its own Christmas market but some of the most popular markets take place in Zürich, Basel and Bern.
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Operation Shanti Helps Poorest in Mysore, India
Operation Shanti helps street children and their mothers in the South Indian city of Mysore and provides food and medical care to the city's poorest.
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Cheap Hotels in Helsinki, Finland
Finland's capital has a reputation as an expensive holiday destination, but there are some affordable hotels and hostels in Helsinki.
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How to Practice Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style
The traditional method of practicing Ashtanga yoga is Mysore-style, named after the Indian city of Mysore, the home of the Shri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute.
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Celebrate Christmas in Goa, India
Goa is India's most popular beach holiday destination and a great place for a beach Christmas. Tourists from around the world gather to Goa on Christmas.
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Finnish Christmas Traditions
Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in Finland, and Christmas celebrations in Finland are built around ancient Nordic Christmas traditions.
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See Santa Claus in Lapland, Finland
Finland's Santa Claus Village and Santa Claus Office are expecting a busy Christmas season as Father Christmas gets ready to meet visitors from around the world.
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Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland in Winter
Helsinki offers winter activities from ice-skating to ice-swimming, and a variety of Christmas events. Winter weather in Helsinki can be cold and windy, so wrap up warm.
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See Northern Lights In Finland's Lapland
The best places and times for viewing the magical Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, in Finland's Lapland.
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A Guide to India's Beaches
India's best beaches from the busy beach resorts in Goa to the quieter beaches in Gokarna and the tropical beaches in Kerala.
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Places to See Around Mysore, India
The South Indian city of Mysore is a good base for exploring nearby attractions that include ancient Hindu temples, pilgrimage sites and Tibetan settlements.
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The Best Known Backpacker Hangouts in India
Here are some of the best places for homesick travellers to meet other backpackers in India and enjoy some comfort food from banana pancakes to pizza.
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Visit the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu
Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple is Nepal's most important Hindu temple, and one of Kathmandu's main tourist sites.
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Explore Kathmandu's Durbar Square
The beautiful old temples and palaces in Durbar Square are Kathmandu's must-see sights. Explore the old royal palace and see the house of Kumari, a living goddess.
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Boudhanath Stupa In Kathmandu, Nepal
The Boudhanath stupa is one of Nepal's most important Buddhist sites and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Visiting the Swayambhunath Temple in Kathmandu
The Monkey Temple Swayambhunath is one of Nepal's oldest religious sites and one of Kathmandu's most popular tourist attractions.
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Get Away From It All at Irpu Falls, Coorg
Irpu (also called Iruppu) Falls in Coorg, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, is a popular weekend getaway and trekking destination.
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The Emergence of Maitreya, the World Teacher
Benjamin Creme is visiting the US in July and August, giving free talks about the emergence of a World Teacher, Maitreya.
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North India's Best Destinations
Places to see in North India include mountains, deserts, holy cities by the sacred river Ganges and stunning architecture from the Taj Mahal to the Golden Temple.
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What is Transmission Meditation?
Transmission meditation is a group meditation taught by Benjamin Creme, an artist who travels the world giving talks about the emergence of Maitreya, a World Teacher.
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Cheap Travel in India
A dollar goes a long way in India, if one is willing to take the cheapest class in trains and eat mainly dhal and rice. Here are some tips for cheap travel in India.
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Travelling in India During Festival Time
India has countless festivals that attract tourists with colour and noise. Here are some tips for witnessing and attending India's festival celebrations.
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Famous National Parks in South India
Nagarahole and Bandipur in Karnataka, Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Periyar in Kerala are some of South India's best places to see wildlife.
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Where to Go for Two Months in India
Two months in India is enough time to do some serious travelling and some relaxing on the beach or in the mountains. Here are some ideas to help to plan a trip to India.
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Where to Go for a Month In India
From mountains to beaches and from wildlife parks to temples, here are some ideas for travellers who are looking for an itinerary for a month in India.
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Where to Go for Two Weeks in India
A two-week holiday in India is a short one for such a big country, but here are some ideas for making the most of even a short trip to India.
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Three Reasons to Go Backpacking in India
India continues to be a popular destination for backpacker travel. There is enough to see for months, and a India is one of the best choices for cheap travel.
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Tips for Backpacking in India
India continues to be a popular backpacker travel destination. Here are tips for first-time backpackers in India from how to pack to staying healthy in India.
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How to Stay Healthy When Travelling in India
India is a shock to the system to visitors from over-sanitized Western countries, but staying healthy while travelling in India is often just a matter of common sense.
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The Buddhist Murals in Alchi, Ladakh
On the banks of the Indus River in India's Ladakh lies the village of Alchi, home to one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh and famous for rare Buddhist murals.
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Travelling in India During Monsoon
The monsoon season starts in India in early June, but with some careful planning it is still possible (and maybe cheaper) to travel in India during the rainy months.
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Spiritual Places in India
India is filled with destinations that have a connection to a religion or a spiritual leader. Here are some of India's most visited pilgrimage places.
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Travelling in India in the Hot Season
Summer heat starts to build up in India in March, and in April and May many areas are unbearably hot. So where to go to cool down in India?
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The Temple of Goddess Mookambika in Kollur
The small town of Kollur in Karnataka, South India, attracts pilgrims to its famous temple devoted to the goddess Shri Mookambika.
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Khardung La, World's Highest Motorable Pass
Khardung La at 18 380 ft (5602 metres) is said to be the world's highest motorable mountain pass. Situated in India's northernmost part Ladakh, it is many biker's dream.
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Where to Stay and Eat on Kudle and Om Beaches
South India's Gokarna is now an increasingly popular destination for travellers who want their Indian beach holiday a bit quieter and cheaper than in Goa.
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Pondicherry and The Aurobindo Ashram
Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now known, is a former French colony on India's southeastern coast. It is not quite Paris, but it is a charming town to visit.
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Highlights of Travelling in India
The best places to see in India offer stunning architecture, sacred sites, wildlife parks and tropical beaches, all in one country.
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Visit the Famous South Indian Hill Station Ooty
Escape the South Indian summer heat to Ooty, like the British who established this hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu.
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Visit South Indian Temples In Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu has ancient temples devoted to both Shiva and Vishnu, and is one of South India's most famous Hindu pilgrimage places.
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Muzhappilangad Beach in North Kerala
Muzhappilangad Beach in is a beautiful tropical South Indian beach, but few come here to swim or sunbathe. Instead, it is India's longest drive-in beach.
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The Best Motorbike Rides in India
The Royal Enfield motorbike is the classic way to see India and there are some beautiful bike rides in India. Here are some of the best areas to explore on a motorbike.
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Pangong Tso High Altitude Lake in Ladakh, India
Tips for visiting Pangong Tso, a high altitude lake near Leh, Ladakh: how to get there, where to sleep and why responsible tourism is important in the Pangong Tso area.
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The Golden Temple in Bylakuppe, South India
The Golden Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, is a home for thousands of Tibetans living in exile and a centre for Tibetan Buddhism in South India.
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Where to Get Away From It All in India
India is often described as an assault on the senses and peace and quiet can be hard to find. Here are some less-explored places in India to escape to.
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Five Books to Read While Travelling in India
For those travellers who want to read more than just guidebooks, here are some recommendations, especially suitable for long train and bus journeys through India.
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Highlights in Himachal Pradesh, India
Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful of North India's travel destinations. Hike in the mountains, rent a motorbike or just kick back and enjoy the view.
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Things to Do on a Holiday in Kerala, India
Places to see and things to do in Kerala from chilling out on tropical South Indian beaches, boat trips to Kerala's backwaters and Ayurvedic massages in Kerala's spas.
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How to Stay Safe When Travelling in India
Travelling in India alone as a foreign woman is usually not dangerous, but male attention can become annoying. Here are some safety tips for women travellers in India.
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How to Plan a Trip to India
Tips for planning a trip to India including the best places to visit in India, the best times to go to India and advice for travelling around India on public transport.
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What to Pack for a Trip to India
It is best to pack light for a trip to India, but essential items to bring from home include earplugs, sunscreen and prescription medicines.
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What to See in South India
South India travel highlights include beautiful Hindu temples, palm-fringed tropical beaches and a chance to see wild elephants in South India's national parks.
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India Travel Tips
The things that make India travel an unforgettable experience can also annoy first-time travellers. This article includes India travel information and travel tips.
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Studying Yoga in India
Yoga holidays in India are popular but there is a bewildering variety of yoga schools in India. Here are some questions to ask before travelling to India to study yoga.
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Cheap Holiday in Singapore
Singapore is more expensive than other South-East Asian cities, but here are some tips for finding cheap hotels in Singapore and free things to do in Singapore.
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Tips For Vegetarian Tourists in Singapore
Singaporeans love their food, but many of Singapore's famous delicacies are made of meat. Luckily for vegetarian tourists, restaurants get very creative with bean curd.
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South India Temple Tour
The Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu in South India attract both Hindu pilgrims and tourists. The most famous Tamil Nadu Hindu temple is the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
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Tips for Visiting Holy Places in India
India's holy places attract more and more foreigners every year. There are some basic rules to visiting India's religious sites that tourists should pay attention to.
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Leh to Srinagar on Motorbike
If you managed to ride your Enfield from Manali to Leh people may claim that the road from Leh to Srinagar is better. Don't believe them.
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Manali to Leh on Motorbike
The famous motorbike route from Manali to Leh crosses some of the world's highest motorable mountain passes. The views are fantastic but the roads are bad. Very bad.
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Exploring Ladakh in The Indian Himalayas
Surrounded by the Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain range, Ladakh is India's highest and northernmost part. Here Buddhist gompas are more common than Hindu temples.
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Places to See in Kathmandu, Nepal
Admire the palaces in the Durbar Square and visit Kathmandu's famous Buddhist temples Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Then stop for coffee and a yak cheese sandwich.
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Tips for Buying and Renting an Enfield In India
Many foreigners planning to travel around India on a Royal Enfield are blissfully unaware of the paperwork that is involved in buying a bike in India. Here are some tips.
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Travelling India on a Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield, the classic British motorbike, is one of the best ways to travel India. However, come prepared for bad roads and spending a lot of time at the mechanic
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The Best of Swiss Food
When on holiday in Switzerland, don't leave without trying these Swiss specialities: fondue, raclette and rösti.
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Ashtanga Yoga Explained
Ashtanga Yoga is often marketed as a fitness regime, but true Ashtanga Yoga is a spiritual practice and involves a lot more than a physical workout.
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Visit Mamallapuram's Temples In South India
The Tamil Nadu town of Mamallapuram is an old temple town, a modern day stone carving center, and a cheap South Indian backpacker beach resort all in one.
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Visiting Sai Baba's Ashram in India
Sri Sathya Sai Baba is one of India's most popular gurus, and one of the most controversial. Devotees from around the world visit his ashram in Puttaparthi.
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Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu
Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, one of South India's most beautiful national parks, and home to elephants, tigers and lots of monkeys.
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The Temples of Belur and Halebid
The South Indian temples of Belur and Halebid in Karnataka are famous for their beautiful architecture and intricate sculptures.
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Visiting Ashrams in India
How to find an ashram in India, how to choose from the many famous Indian gurus, what happens in an ashram in India and how to behave in an Indian ashram.
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What to Eat in South India
What to eat in South India, what not to eat in South India, what is safe to eat in South India, and what to do when there is no menu!
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Palolem Beach, Goa
Palolem Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, and it doesn't even close for the rainy season.
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Coffee and Trekking in Coorg
Surrounded by the Western Ghats, Coorg is one of the greenest and most beautiful areas in India. The Brits even called it the "Scotland of India".
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Places to See in Karnataka, India
From Hampi temples to the beaches in Gokarna and from IT city Bangalore to tiger spotting in national parks, travelling in Karnataka reveals many hidden treasures.
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What to See in Mysore, South India
Admire the maharaja's palace, climb the Chamundi Hill, go Sandalwood shopping or study yoga: Mysore is one of South India's best cities to visit.
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