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Northern Lights: Why choose Iceland?

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21 Mar 2015
Why would we want to go to Iceland in winters when the place would be more conducive in summers? Photographing the Northern Lights was a key factor that made us zero down on February/March as our travel month. We had seen the lights dance in Abisko, Sweden in 2013. However, we were not able to get any good pictures then and I had been itching to see the lights dance again and catch them on...
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16
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2015
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Blue Lagoon

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16 Mar 2015
Mumbai to Reykjavik is some distance… to be exact, 8330 km as the crow flies. There are no direct flights connecting the two cities. The most convenient and economical for us to get there was to take a flight to mainland Europe and then to Iceland. We got the best deal with Delta Airlines… Mumbai-Amsterdam-Reykjavik. While I am calling it the best deal, it was still a long flight. Mumbai to Amsterdam was an eleven...
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13
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Iceland: Facts and Trivia

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13 Mar 2015
Iceland is an interesting country, unlike any other country in the world. It is a hot bed of geological activity – bubbling volcanos and moving tectonic plates. It is home to the largest glacier in Europe and has raging rivers. It is truly the land of fire and ice! There is so much about this lovely little island that amazes you and makes you want to plan a trip back even before you have left...
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9
Mar
2015
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Packing for Iceland

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09 Mar 2015
Finally, after months of wait, we are off to Iceland tonight. Ankur is in office and would be back later in the evening. I have taken a day off from work and have some extra time at hand to pack at ease. After the trip to the Arctic in 2013 to see the Northern Lights in Abisko, Sweden, we have our winter gear in place. The temperature in Abisko was -20 degrees Celsius. Add wind...
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2
Mar
2015
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Monday Musings: Lavender Fields in Provence

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02 Mar 2015
The lush purple lavender fields in Provence are a sight to please the senses. You can’t stop admiring the gentle colour that your eyes can see for miles. If you can give your sense of sight a break, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Your sense of smell will make you float on a fragrance so mild, yet so abundant that you would not want to disembark from this magical cloud. Go on,...
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26
Feb
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Hyderabad: Bangles in Technicolor!

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26 Feb 2015
The past few months have taken me to cities that continue to reflect the glorious past of the Nizams and the Nawabs. We were in Lucknow in December, in Aurangabad in January and I was lucky to spend a few days in Hyderabad earlier this month. The cultural fabric that runs through these cities is so similar. Visiting these three cities one after another was serendipity playing around. Reading more about India’s history that binds...
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16
Feb
2015
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Monday Musings: Cuddly Warmth in Antarctica

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16 Feb 2015
Valentine’s Day just went by a couple of days ago… the romance is still in the air. Lovey-dovey couples, mushy talks and sweet nothings… love is all around! Today’s Monday Musing is a picture from Antarctica, to warm up your heart even if it is snowing around you. Cuddly Warmth in Antarctica “Antarctica is a place that fills the soul with wonder and has inspired thousands to visit and see the bottom of the world...
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15
Feb
2015
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Iceland : 6 Days Winter Itinerary

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15 Feb 2015
Our tickets to Reykjavik are done. All hostels, hotels and tours are booked. Our itinerary is set! The trip is just around the corner and we are really excited, as we are for all our trips. We would be in Iceland during winters… Brrrrrr! Iceland offers a host of activities that can be done during winters only. Here is what we intend to do during six days in Iceland. Day 1 – Blue Lagoon and...
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14
Feb
2015
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Kathmandu: Must See Places in a Day

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14 Feb 2015
Ankur was glued to the television watching the India- Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup final back in 2011. He was in Mumbai with a bunch of friends. I was in Kathmandu on work for a couple of days. I spent one entire working and the evening giving Ankur company, a few thousand miles away as I myself watched the match with equal enthusiasm. I just had one day left to see the highlights of the...
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9
Feb
2015
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Monday Musings: Briksdal Glacier, Norway

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09 Feb 2015
The Nordic countries are beautiful. They showcase Nature in all her splendour, untouched by man. Of all the Nordic countries, we have only been to Sweden as yet. Iceland is on the cards later this month and we can’t wait to get to the ‘land of fire and ice’. Hopefully, we would be able to walk in an ice cave and witness a volcanic eruption. Briksdal Glacier, Norway Norway, another Nordic country, is an abode...
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