Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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भारतीय रेलवे ने होली से पहले 400 से अधिक ट्रेनों को रद्द क्यों किया?

होली का त्योहार नजदीक आ रहा है और लोगों ने पहले से ही अपने गृहनगर वापस जाने और अपने परिवार और दोस्तों के साथ...

Traveling Is For The Privileged So Stop Your Travel Snobbery

Disclaimer: Originally published in June 2017. It is being republished since it still remains an interesting topic till today.  Yes, we are all tired of...

Gokul, A Town Dedicated to Lord Krishna: ED’s Picture Story

We have all heard about Gokul in stories, it is mentioned as the town in which Lord Krishna was raised. But to this day...

FlippED: Is Travelling Overhyped And Only Meant For The Well Off?

FlippED is an ED Original style wherein two bloggers come together and share their opposing or orthogonal perspectives on an interesting subject. Blogger Ishita’s Views: ...

Tale to Tell: A Folklore from Odisha

By Arpita Mahapatra It would be quite a safe bet to say that if there’s one thing that we can find in common with each...

How My First Visit To Old Delhi Changed My Existing Perspective About The Place

My friends have always pulled my leg on the ‘alarming’ fact that I, having been a Delhiite since birth have NEVER visited Old Delhi....
delhi metro

Breakfast Babble: How I Find Commute In Delhi Metro Amusing

Breakfast Babble is ED’s own little space on the interwebs where we gather to discuss ideas and get pumped up (or not) for the...

Why Is Maveli, A Dark-Skinned Dravidian King, Whitewashed In Indian Media?

The Malayali festival of Onam is a HUGE deal in Kerala.  Schools give a week of holidays for celebrations, which involve making elaborate pookalams (rangolis...

You Think Travel Job Is All Fun & No Tears? This Will Seriously Make...

Movies like Yeh Jawani hai Deewani or Queen or Highway, sure paint a beautiful picture for people to make them want to explore the...

My Horror Story Of Using Google Maps in Chandni Chowk

By Deeksha Aggarwalla For somebody who was venturing into the sea of wedding shoppers at Chandni Chowk, I was pretty confident that I would get by...

Studying In Allahabad, I Traveled By Delhi Metro For The First Time & This...

Metro is the heart of Delhi. One can imagine India without Congress but not Delhi without Metro. Delhi metro covers a distance of 69,000...

The Ancient Art Of Rogan Textiles From Kutch Is Dying, But It’s Too Precious...

Disclaimer: Originally published in February 2016. It is being republished since it still remains a relevant and interesting topic till today.  By Kshiteeja Tomar Dressed in...
Jail Tourism Uttarakhand

Here’s What You Get In Rs. 500 Per Night Jail Tour In Uttarakhand

Have you had any criminal records in the past? Have you ever had or had a fantasy about spending time in prison? You don't...
Meghalaya whistling village

What Makes This Meghalayan Village A UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Village’ Award Nominee?

The tourist of today is no longer interested in over-hyped metro cities or even rural areas that have gone mainstream with too much popularity...
travel

Breakfast Babble: Why My Travel Misadventures Are Perfect Gossip Material

Here's why my travel misadventures are perfect gossip material.
mysterious temples india

Watch: Top 5 Mysterious Temples In India

Temples are one of the attractions in India. Where many seek blessings from the deities, many visit them for the architectural beauty and the...
Goa

Why Have Foreigners Stopped Visiting Goa For Vacations?

For decades, Goa has been India’s ultimate beach paradise, drawing millions of tourists with its vibrant beaches, cultural heritage, and buzzing nightlife. But today,...
indian hotel

Watch: Indian Hotel Tops The List Of ‘Best Hotels Around The World’

TripAdvisor, an online travel and leisure platform, has recently unveiled its list of the top 10 hotels worldwide. The rankings are based on reviews...

In Pics: Strange Customs From Around The World

The world is an increasingly fantastic place to live in—with a myriad demographic inculcating it and with a beauty that transcends mortality itself. The...

What Is The Unique Bird Language Of Turkey And Why Is It Worrying Its...

Fascinating cultures and linguistic differences have existed among us since forever. Each country has its own unique cultural heritage to offer in this colossal...

Ever Heard Of A ‘Mobile Museum’? This Artist Decided To Create One In Dharavi,...

By Medha Malaviya Can museums be quirky? Are slums worth remembering? How are slums and museums related? These questions are mind-boggling and in no way...
skiplagging

Why Is Airline Booking Tactic Skiplagging So Controversial?

In the realm of air travel, a clandestine practice known as "skiplagging" or "hidden-city travel" has been gaining traction among budget-conscious flyers. This strategy...
vacation homes in Barbados luxury retreats

This Vacation Try These 5 Better Alternatives To The Same Old Boring Hotels

I don’t know about you, but I’m not all that fond of hotels. Maybe I’ve just had a few bad experiences in the past? Maybe...

What Makes Uzbekistan An Unsung Hero Amongst Travellers To Asia

Uzbekistan, a country that boasts of its serene, ethereal and ancient beauty, is an undiscovered gem of Asia that awaits travellers from all across...
Volunteer trip

Have You Ever Taken A ‘Volunteer Trip?’ Here’s What It Means

Travelling is often associated with relaxation, sightseeing, and exploring new cultures. But what if you could combine your love for travel with a purpose?...