Specialty Travel & Tours

Epping Forest is reputedly England's oldest forest, a mixture of open glades, thick clusters of trees, impenetrable undergrowth, odd corners ... weird tree growths. Let's take a closer look at the latter, and there's no shortage. Come along then, don't hang about ...

Expo20 is declared open and opens a world of extravaganza and luxury

Investors have overlooked the large and growing opportunity represented by travel professionals. Travel professionals represent a massive market opportunity, capturing billions of dollars in travel bookings annually, with both bookings volume and number of professionals growing annually.

The walls of the monastery include a library and some other buildings such as the Lounge and Qalqali, while outside the old wall there are some modern buildings such as restrooms for visitors, a private house, and a palace for foreigners to rest.

When it comes to travelling, most of the passengers on a plane are at times distracted by children of their own or by those sitting next to them.

Kashmir is the perfect holiday destination to visit with your family, friends, or partner. Some famous places to visit in Kashmir are Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, or Sonmarg to get a wonderful experience. Shikara ride, Dal and Nigeen Lakes, Amarnath Cave, and the alpine lakes call out for the people

A quick glance and a simple reference guide for some of the easy treks of India. Perfect inception of your trekking experience.

Jalpaiguri district is known as one of the oldest districts in India. The simplicity and natural beauty of this district touch the heart and mind. The place is a dwelling place with nature in its purest form who wants to connect. The city is located on the banks of the river Teesta (Trisrota).

Exceptional cultural heritage, bewitching landscapes and dream beaches ... Welcome to Peru, to discover the most beautiful stopovers in the country!

A Student goes on vacation and goes missing on the last day of her stay. She is found 19 days later on the hotel roof top. She had stayed in a notorious hotel known to house serial killers, and paranormal activity. I believe they wrote a song about it, you may have heard of it, Hotel California..

Rajasthan is described as the kingdom of the brave Rajputs. It has long been run with the help of Rajputs, Marathas, even Muslim rulers as well as other rulers, who have integrated the various sub-cultures of Rajasthan and added a vast repertoire of languages, customs, and designs.

An article where I talk about Daringbadi, the Kashmir of Orissa, and about its natural beauty.

With only INR 500 in my pocket, this budget trip to Mysore via Bangalore from Mumbai, was the most memorable trip of my life. This tight budget journey was possible as I had lived in Bangalore and Mysore/ Mysuru.

A tour of one of the world's greatest mega mansions and one of the most impregnable.

A mega mansion that's now a museum.

In my last page on Manor Park Cemetery I showed the neater side of the grounds. However, you don't have to go far to see the wilderness. The cemetery administration was taken to task recently however, when a woman came to pay her respects to her father and found a wilderness where she expected order

Need a space to both relax and let off steam in California's most elevated, adventurous, and romantic places? These iconic attractions might be what my fellow thrill seekers are looking for.

Back to Epping Forest - a continuation of the bridle path that crosses the road to High Beech and follows the contours close to the Epping New Road. If you like an exhilarating walk - or cycle ride - this is for you! With gradients aplenty, you'll need a sit-down and cuppa by the time you finish!

It can be a leisurely walk, and it can be a hike - it's your choice. What it is without quibble is scenic. Woodland in plentiful supply, some climbing, a river walk there and back along the Swale. And there are watering places both in Richmond and en route. What more can you ask for?

Let me take you on a wander through the seasons in a part of Epping Forest I've criss-crossed over the years, on bridle paths, deer tracks, through thickly forested areas and open spaces with views across the Lea Valley. It can be bracing, exhilarating, romantic, trying at times. Always interesting

You've been to York any number of times, you've seen it all... Have you? Maybe. I'd be willing to bet there's some parts you haven't been to or seen and they're right under your nose. Chances are you 'earmarked' them for another time and never got round to a closer look

The Road trips with the family are always enjoyable, for me. And, if the destination is an abode of the wild cats, wild animals and birds, staring at you with curiosity, it adds to the thrill and excitement. A short account of my recent visit to the Sariska National Park, Alwar, Rajasthan in India.

Summer is finally here and all you can think is a family trip to the beach. Here is a list of tips to help you get organized and have a great time.

This article highlights some success stories of various members of indigenous tribes who lived unspeakable lives when they were young, but have excelled in various fields despite the obstacles.

Saffron in Abruzzo a short history.

Environmental education through eco-tourism is a tool to encourage thoughtfully planned community development based on a shared attitude toward stewardship of valuable natural resources.

The south-western corner of Epping Forest in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, boating lake, walking, running, picnic areas and car parking. Bounded by roads, the area still feels like countryside

Here we go on a tour of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, highway 101 loop

Can you believe that a wayside tea-seller can make his dream project 'travel around the world' a successful mission? Nothing is impossible. So proves Vijayan, a Malayali. Read his amazing story here

The Woods Church

Murudeshwara in Karnataka is a new attraction for tourists. It has a lovely beach and world's second largest statue of Lord Shiva attracting travelers. It is on the beautiful Konkan coast. Read more

A leisurely walk over eight miles - 13 km - through the valley of the South Tyne centred on Lambley and its handsome railway viaduct. Follow the South Tyne Trail around Lambley, where the railway ran

This time we look around the links to ironstone mine workings that dotted the landscape around late 19th-early 20th Century Guisborough, a quiet old market town that was an unlikely industrial hub.

Here we look at the stations, as they were and as they are now, whatever's left of them - where they are and how they fit in. We also look at other features of the permanent way and the lineside

Kozhikode or Calicut is not only beautiful but also peaceful. The city has large fans for football, music and a great place for good food. Kozhikode, a district of Kerala is a place all love well.

If you are ever in downtown Wichita, Kansas, walk by and enjoy the sculptures that are everywhere as you walk.

A Handy guide to Game of Thrones fans who wish to visit the various lands of their beloved Westeros. Here is a complete guide to all filming locations around the world used in the series thus far.

Goenka Vipassana Meditation. Second and final part of my personal experience during the 10-day course of self-discovery of the intricacies of mind and body. A mind-boggling ordeal well spent.

Goenka Vipassana Meditation. Part 1 of my personal experience during the 10-day course of self-discovery of the intricacies of mind and body. A mind-boggling ordeal well spent.

The Lyke Wake Walk, an infamously arduous route between Osmotherley on the western edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and Ravenscar (Peak) on the North Sea coast... Would you be up to it?

Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote in Piggott, Arkansas on and off with his second wife Pauline Pfeiffer. The house and barn-studio are now open to the public for touring.

Walk or cycle in England's most peaceful beauty spot by Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in northern Northumberland. Watch out for red squirrels by day, go star-gazing at night.

An easy tour of Bamburgh, castle, Budle Point and Bay, and the burial place of lifeboat heroine Grace Darling. Suitable for all ages. Views to the Farne Islands, plentiful birdlife and sandy beaches.

Stand on the Roman Wall, look over the northern hills, a view beheld by foederati from as far off as Asia Minor. Walk Steel Rigg to Housesteads on paths trodden by home-sick, shivering legionaries!

Circleville, Ohio - or Round Town as it is nicknamed - has taken the Fall Festival event and expanded it to four days of pumpkin-loving fun.