Month: July 2018

Exploring The Medieval Town Of Rothenburg: An Ideal Travel Guide

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Somewhere beyond the usually marked trail, Germany harbours a secret. A place where the morning sun glitters like gold, where half-timbered houses dot a timeless valley.  A town that happens to be one of those rare upbringings of time, where the romantic flair of the Middle Ages and Renaissance still exist. A town, which, with its less than 10k local Germans take you back in time, while keeping perfect harmony with the present. I remember how while planning for my itinerary to spend a week in Bavaria, Rothenburg was high on my list. And to honestly admit, it wasn’t because of its history or people, for I had no idea about any facts about Rothenburg whatsoever. It was the colorful Google Images of Rothenburg that happened to be my original fascination — the old town square, the many half-timbered houses, the medieval cobblestone streets, all of which set a very fairytale-like image of the town in my head. Of course, in an ideal world, Rothenburg is a kind of town where I would happily spend …

An Ideal 3-Day Travel Itinerary For Munich

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While it is true that Berlin – the capital city of Germany – is often considered as the most favorable destination for young travellers to visit in Germany, and is hyped all around the globe as a party town, the hipster hotspot and the place to be right now, Munich is no less a secret haven for backpackers and young travellers alike. I found Munich a more original destination, needless to say, a place that is more than the typical German clichés. So if you’re going to be spending some time in Germany, Munich is a must-see and a fantastically convenient hub from which to easily explore different attractions and sights in the greater Bavaria region and even the neighbouring Austria. And to tell you honestly, you need a week or more to really see Munich, but I understand it’s not possible for everyone. So if you’re short with time, this guide will give you enough ideas to whet your appetite and leave Munich with many unforgettable memories. This is not just any other Munich …

Top Tourist Attractions In Munich Not To Miss

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Visiting Munich? Don’t miss these top tourist attractions! Munich was in my bucket-list for long for all the good things I had heard about it from fellow travellers. Though it was true that most people who adored Munich adored it for its annual beer festival, I found there’s still a lot more to the city of Munich than the drinking steins of beers and going crazy during Octoberfest. Munich is host to a beautiful historic city centre, many serene public-parks (where one can even surf) vibrant beer gardens and some hearty German food — no wonder, being the third largest town in Germany and the largest in South Germany, Munich has a lot to offer. And what makes it better than any other town (even better than Berlin — the rebel free-city of Germany, so to speak) is its posher, cleaner and more well-behaving look. Also Read: Berlin Travel Guide So if I were to suggest that one big German city (please note that I am still not comparing it with the cuter small towns like …

My First Skydiving Experience, And No, It Wasn’t Scary!

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Planning for a Skydive but can’t gather the courage to do it? Remember, Skydiving Isn’t Scary! It has been almost 3 hours now since I’ve landed (Safely back on earth) after my first ever skydive. A 1-minute of freefall from over 4000m height and I fairly remember how crazy and wild I behaved as I touched the ground. I couldn’t stop myself from laughing and yelling and hugging my tandem instructor Steffen. The energy in me was boundless. And I think that’s the thing with all adventure activities. Once you win over your fear and come out of it alive, you feel as if you’ve conquered your weaker self. I mean I remember how scared I felt before the dive. I did over a dozen stories on my Instagram page telling people that I’ve been feeling so scared that I’m considering to back-out. Reacting to the stories, many people shared reassurance with one of them sharing the most useful set of words “Skydiving is not a rollercoaster ride” and now that I’ve done it and know how …

Review Nissan Sunny: A Perfect Sedan For Family Road-Trips

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When you’ve been driving your own car for long it’s hard to instantly feel comfortable behind the wheel of an unfamiliar vehicle, and so was the case with me as I received the Nissan Sunny to test-drive and review it during a few days long family road trip in the Himalayas. I mean, I am one of those people who have to do a lot of finagling and manoeuvring of buttons, seats, not to mention adjusting a few things that are fairly critical, such as side rear-view mirrors and the programmed radio station selection. But with the kind of technology that Nissan Sunny offered (from its automatic CVT transmission to electrically adjustable mirrors), things become a lot easier right from the beginning. My First Impression Of Nissan Sunny A road trip really allows you to get to know a vehicle. You get to know about it drivability, the level of comfort it offers, and other things closely. Does it have plenty of cupholders? Are the seats comfortable? Do you have plenty of room to stretch your legs? …

A 5-Day Family Road Trip Around Manali, From Delhi

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“Watch it” “Slow down” and “Careful”, as I vaguely remember, are the three phrases my father repeatedly spat on me during our recent 5-day family road trip to Manali from Delhi, the idea of which germinated in my mind when Nissan India asked if I wanted to test drive one of their cars on a road trip to the Himalayas somewhere. Read: Nissan Sunny Review A family road trip, as I experienced myself, can be just as wonderful an experience as with friends. Though of course, a road trip with friends has its own perks — with the biggest benefit being the fact that you don’t feel a need to pre-plan your journey while travelling with friends, whereas when with the family, you need to pre-plan and pre-plan a lot. Because if you already know where you’re going and if the places you’re visiting are peaceful enough for spending some family time together, then you’re in store for some amazing lifetime memories. So if you too are planning a few days long road-trip in the Himalayas with …