Dharamshala, alongside its sister-suburb, Mcleodganj, is perhaps the only place which packs a ton of birr, brought together by the breathtaking Himachal food, local shopping experience, treks, and scintillating mountain-sunrises! So here is a question - which is that one place which has often been known as the foxy concoction of culture, nature, food, and religion? I bet you won’t find many destinations with a blend so unique, with a brew so solitary, and with an identity so sui generis! Dharamshala is indeed the beating heart of Himachal Pradesh - being home to the bewitching cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this city welcomes lost wanderers and excursionists alike, and surprisingly enough, entertains both the demographics. A typical view from Dharamshala, with the phenomenal snow-clad Dhauladhars in the backdrop I travelled to Dharamshala following my weeklong backpacking respite in Bir-Billing . Having already experienced the hippodrome of nature’s bounty and adventure
The Land Down Under is the land of intrigue. Australia due to its geographical proximity to the rest of the world always comes off as a country with an X Factor, something different to what you’ll find across the mainland of Planet Earth. The glamour of travel in Australia is often associated with the megacities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, which is quite understandable given that they are the lynchpins of the country’s economy and attract the most visitors. However, the one city I was looking forward to the most when planning my trip was far away from the big 3, a substantially laid-back tropical beachside retreat of Cairns on the far north coast of the country. We kept Cairns for the very end of our trip, to spend a relaxing time after being blinded by the city lights from the other parts of Australia, and from the very minute we landed we were not disappointed. New South Wales and Victoria in the month of May are very cold, and it was very refreshing to be in a tropical plac