aimabroad's blog

To really understand a place,observe locals

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:02:11 -0500

I am not one one of those who have a bag packed, waiting to leave any time.Given a chance, i like to stay home and spend time with family. but if i have to go for a vacation, i leave all the decisions and planning to my wife kranti. i just ask her to choose a destination that lets me relax. the one thing...

single indian travellers crowd the trail

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:59:51 -0500

In recent times, the number of indians travelling abroad individually-also referred to as free individual travellers -is growing faster then the group travel segment. the fear fector earlier associated with foreign travel has reduced because of vast information on destinations is easily available on...

jewel of akbar,s vision

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:56:44 -0500

While the taj has been agra,s usp for a long time , it is no neighbour,s envy. the neighbour has had its own pride all this while. fatehpur sikri, the other majestic mughal monument in the agra ,is just 37 km from the agra. it was akbar,s capital for about 15 years , is different from most other...

india has such diversity;stay here & explore

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:55:12 -0500

Travelling is vital. the best way to learn is to see beautiful places. observe cultures. it inspires me.it refreshes me. also , it is the finest break for those in the creative field, as it evokes fresh ideas. since my friends and I are working all the time and to different schdules, it is tough to plan...

wanted;homely indian groom

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:53:34 -0500

Its,s not only spirituality, yoga, holistic healing or tourism which draws foreigners to india; an increasing numbers of them are now coming here in search of love and life partners . interestingly, this is a starkreminder of a trend prevalent 150 years ago when british girls were sent to india to get...

great indian fetish

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:50:38 -0500

all things indian are the current rage in the west. if you are indian, people want to know you , if you live in india, people want to come visit you, if you wear any thing indian,people want to rip it off your back and god forbid you tell them you cook indian food,there will be a queue out side your...

american girl sees india

aimabroad — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:20:09 -0500

it was a place i had only heard about, a place i merely saw pictures of; india: a place people talked about but had never been to. for me it became real. i arrived in delhi last night from arizona, u.s.a. and traveled to fardibad this morning, where i will be staying for the next...

HONG KONG

aimabroad — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:07:41 -0500

There is so much to explore in hong kong,s vibrant city
centre, but much more to discover in
places beyond.while you experience the exciting east –west fusion in hong kong
island,and fascinating culture of kowloon, new treasures will surprise you as
you lose yourself in nature wonders of...

The Last shangri- la

aimabroad — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:39:23 -0500

If you are seeking peace, rejuvenation and discovery , bhutan is the place for you .and october and november are the best time to visit here .relishthe azure skies, magnificient snow view,crisp mountain air and a remarkablywell preservedbuddist culture.there is surprisingly wide range of accomodation...

Winter balm

aimabroad — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:38:36 -0500

As time moves towards dusk these days , the sky looks benevolent and forgiving , almost melancholic. the fury of an abusive summer ha subsided and all things around, things alive and inanimate,are in ectasy. The trees don't rustle with unease anymore and the earth, forever heaving under the...

shopping in manali

aimabroad — Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:45:32 -0500

An ideal holiday is one where there is no work pressure .
the only purpose should be to spend quality time with family and friends .such
a break is is vital .i just wish that i could keep travelling........

my last holiday was a trip to manali with my family and
friends . we just wanted to beat the...

Young indians happiest in the world ...

aimabroad — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:54:11 -0500

When it comes to being satisfied with oneself indian youths are the world,s happiest lot with career being their top priority . young middle class indians are the happiest people of all and much more satisfied with all aspects of their lives compared to other nationalities, according to a new global...

in rajasthan,death prefers young girls

aimabroad — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:50:13 -0500

nearly half of the female deaths in rural rajasthan are of girls below the age of 20. out of these 42% of the deaths are of girls who havenot celebrated their fifth birthday . in short , a girl born in rajasthan village will have to be very lucky to grow up, marly ,bear children -things that are...

tryst with tibat

aimabroad — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:09:49 -0500

It is simply inimitable. being here is like being in tibat . and those
scrumptious momos have only added a zing to our visit to this place ,
laying in north delhi , quiet close to inter state bus terminal , this
amusing , far from the madding crowd colony has been home to cover 5000
tibatian...

life,s lesson learnt on the sidewalk with Aimabroad

aimabroad — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:43:22 -0500

It is regular evening on the badhkal lake (faridabad) . people are out with their walkman and ipod. but across the road, is an unusual site . on the sidewalk near hotel ambessador, in the dim light from a jewellary shop, street children are sitting on newspapers. these kids are probably the same urchins...