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Category: History

Stories from Krakow – The Jewish Quarter

Stories from Krakow – The Jewish Quarter
City break / History / Poland / Travel / Travel Stories / Walks February 19, 2018 July 19, 2018 4 Comments

If Krakow’s old town is all about massive squares, grand buildings and authentic Polish eateries, then Kazimierz, or the Jewish quarter of Krakow, is the complete opposite with a very bohemian charm that is found in its narrow streets, pre-war history and bare bones bars. It was once the centre …

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That medieval charm of Girona

That medieval charm of Girona
City break / History / Spain / Travel / Travel Guides July 13, 2017 July 19, 2018 11 Comments

Girona took me by surprise. Blame that on a busy month which did not really give me a chance to research in detail about Girona before the travel. So I guess in a way I wasn’t expecting its beautiful, well preserved medieval town. What I also didn’t realise at the …

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Cambodia – Itinerary and expenses

Cambodia / History / Travel / Travel Guides October 11, 2013 May 5, 2018 Leave a comment

Cambodia fits the pocket well in terms of expenses on food and accommodation. One can find stay options for as low as $5-10 per night. And a 3 star hotel with good amenities can cost between $15-20. Of course there is no limit to luxury. I was in Cambodia for …

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Cambodia diaries: Phnom Penh

Cambodia / City break / History / Travel October 7, 2013 May 5, 2018 Leave a comment

So Day 3 started with an early bus ride back to Phnom Penh. We booked Giant Ibis bus.One way ticket costs around $20. It has a couple of stopovers during the 6 hr long journey for breakfast and coffee. The journey was very comfortable and was spent chatting, napping and reading. …

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Cambodia diaries: Road to Banteay Srei and back

Cambodia diaries: Road to Banteay Srei and back
Cambodia / City break / History / Travel / Travel Stories October 1, 2013 July 19, 2018 Leave a comment

 It was just over noon when we left Angkor Wat. From here it was time to head out to another temple: Banteay Srei. It lies 20-25 km away from Angkor and is an hour’s journey in the tuktuk. This ride costs $20 extra from the day’s tuk tuk ride. Setting off …

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Cambodia diaries: Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Cambodia diaries: Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Cambodia / City break / History / Travel / Travel Stories September 27, 2013 July 19, 2018 2 Comments

Excitement woke me up the next morning. It was time for sunrise at Angkor Wat, the grandest religious monument in the world. Dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, Angkor Wat is not just a temple; it is an entire city in itself. Much has been written about it, and I …

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Cambodia diaries: The mystique of Ta Prohm

Cambodia diaries: The mystique of Ta Prohm
Cambodia / City break / History / Travel / Travel Stories September 17, 2013 July 19, 2018 One Comment

Our next stop after Angkor Thom was the temple made popular by Angelina Jolie’s Lara Croft. Just stepping into Ta Prohm‘s borders was like stepping into a bygone era, a world far away from reality. Left in the hands of nature’s elements, unprotected and decaying, the jungle has quite literally taken over this …

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Cambodia diaries – Temple Run in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom

Cambodia diaries – Temple Run in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom
Cambodia / City break / History / Travel September 13, 2013 May 5, 2018 3 Comments

With a hearty breakfast in our tummies and about 2 hrs of sleep, we set out for the day. Cambodia has a rich cultural heritage dating back many centuries. The center point of this heritage is Angkor region in Siem Reap, which was the site of the capital city of …

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