Travelogue
Kochi: The Queen of the Arabian Sea
Kochi (also known as Cochin) is the largest coastal city in the state of Kerala in India. It is known as "the Queen of Arabian Sea" due to its splendid location near the Arabian Sea flourishing in greeneries and natural beauties
From Lisbon to Porto: A tale of adventure in Portugal
Life is all about grabbing an opportunity when one presents itself and that’s exactly what I did, when I found an email in my inbox, one fateful day, inviting me for a 4-day work meeting, across several continents, to Europe. It was one of my favourite, yet least explored destinations in the world — Portugal — and this time, I knew I wanted to capitalise.
Chasing horizons in Thailand: A month of marvels and mishaps
Dhaka. The city where honking is the language of the roads, and the heat is a constant companion like that one clingy friend we all have. So, what happens when five Dhakaites decide to swap this chaos for the tropical allure of Thailand? Let's just say, it involves more than our usual dose of adrenaline and an unexpected culinary plot twist.
Alone at the top: A Dhaka adventurer's Himalayan quest to find meaning in life
In my case, reminiscing about standing thousands of feet above and breathing the freshest air this planet has to offer, while the thick exhaust of the 27-number bus blows on my face, does it for me. This is where I can’t help but draw parallels between navigating through Dhaka's unending traffic jams and a Himalayan trek in itself.
Waterfalls hopping in the Finger Lakes region of New York
The Finger Lakes ― a group of eleven long and narrow water bodies in New York located directly south of Lake Ontario ― is well-known for hundreds of breath-taking waterfalls and dramatic gorges that mesmerise countless visitors every year. These geological masterpieces, in a glacial landscape, evoke emotion by inspiring us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature.
The Sundarbans soiree: Of Padma dreams, ancient trees, and vanishing tigers
The Sundarbans, a land of mangroves, tigers, and... well, mosquitoes, but let's focus on the romantic part, shall we? This time, we swapped Dhaka's ever-present rickshaws and eternal traffic jams for the mysterious lure of the great Sundarbans.
A mother-daughter Euro adventure!
The thought of being solely responsible for my 9-year-old for almost three weeks in a bunch of unknown non-English speaking countries was a bit daunting. However, a voice inside my head whispered; If I missed this opportunity this would be a lifetime regret.
The splendour of Sylhet
Located on the bank of the Surma River, Sylhet is one of the oldest cities in Bangladesh, having a vast historical and cultural background. Originally part of the Bengal Presidency and later Eastern Bengal and Assam; Sylhet was part of Colonial Assam between 1874 and 1947 when, following a referendum and the partition of British India, it then became part of the then East Pakistan.
Jakarta – Capital of Islands
Jakarta is the largest city in Indonesia and is its economic, cultural and political hub.
TONGYEONG Gateway to Korean islet bliss
The island-cluster port city of Tongyeong is an all-too forgotten weekend coastal destination for those looking to revel in the refreshing sea air while avoiding crowds of beach dwellers and out-of-towners.
TONGYEONG Gateway to Korean islet bliss
The island-cluster port city of Tongyeong is an all-too forgotten weekend coastal destination for those looking to revel in the refreshing sea air while avoiding crowds of beach dwellers and out-of-towners.
STONE BUDDHAS of Kunisaki Peninsula
THE uneven stone steps - built by demons according to legend - increase in steepness as they rise, as if they are trying to block my ascent.
YOGYAKARTA
YOGYAKARTA, more popularly known as Jogja by the locals, is a bustling town of some half a million people and the most popular tourist destination in Java.
Travel quota - More relaxation by Central Bank
Thanks to the growth in personal incomes and consumer credit, the number of Bangladeshi travellers visiting foreign countries for holiday or medical reasons is increasing every year.
WHERE JAPAN'S
On arrival in Tokyo's Haneda airport, we were met by our guide Toshihiro Kamba who gave us a quick history lesson on the region before we set off for Sakata City in Yamagata, the first stop on a trip that would see us traverse Japan and get a glimpse of the country's east and west coasts.
Mummified bodies discovered on Mexican peak
Two mummified bodies are found entombed on a Mexican mountain
Land of the rising sun
IT'S hard enough for the uninitiated to throw a dart, what more a shuriken (four-pronged metal star), at a dartboard.
The rise of female travellers
The world today is becoming a more travel-friendly place. Societies are encouraging people to “go out there and explore.”