Notes and random thoughts from my travels …
About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in Namibia during June-July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of Africa. …
Continue reading No:61 – Namibia – Home to the World’s oldest Desert …
About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in South Africa during June-July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of …
Continue reading No:60 – South Africa – The “Rainbow Nation” …
About the Blog … In a way, this blog is a "Blast from the past" 🙂 My recent brief visit to Qatar (June 2024) was the 2nd time I had ventured outside the International Airport in Doha. The last time, in December 2013, was just an overnight stay and I hardly got to see anything. …
Continue reading No:21 – Qatar – One of the richest countries in the World …
Background: I am trying to explore India as much as I can. In my case, it cannot be done in a single mega trip. Hence breaking it down into many small trips. State: Karnataka Towns/Cities: Mangaluru/Mangalore, Udupi, Kollur, Sharavati River, Jog Falls, Honnavar, Murudeshwar and Manipal. Introduction to Karnataka The 6th largest (by area) …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain in January 2024. Type of vacation … Solo trip covering Manama and other areas of the tiny nation. I had a vehicle with driver to take me around. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based …
Continue reading No:59 – Bahrain – The 3rd smallest country in Asia …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in January 2024. Type of vacation … Solo trip covering Riyadh, AlUla, Madinah, Jeddah, Taif, Jizan and Dammam areas. I used cars, trains, buses and flights within KSA. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Poland in September 2023. Type of vacation … Father-Daughter trip covering Wroclaw, Gdansk, Warsaw, Krakow Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my travels so far … What I liked best … (1) Spectacular Old Towns, especially …
Continue reading No:57 – Poland – Beautiful country with a troubled history …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Armenia, as a part of my 2023 Silk Road Tour. Type of vacation … Small group tour with driver and guide, exploring Yerevan, Lake Sevan, Khor Virap, Haghpat, Areni Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my …
Continue reading No:56 – Armenia – The 1st Christian Country …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Georgia, as a part of my 2023 Silk Road Tour. Type of vacation … Small group tour with driver and guide, exploring Khareba, Akhasheni, Tsinandali, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi, Ananuri, Gudauri Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my …
Continue reading No:55 – Georgia – The birthplace of Wine? 🙂
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Azerbaijan, as a part of my 2023 Silk Road Tour. Type of vacation … Small group tour with driver and guide, exploring Baku, Atashgah, Qobustan, Sheki Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my travels so far …
Continue reading No:54 – Azerbaijan – The (relatively-)liberal Muslim-majority nation …