Three lesser known US hotel booking sites with the cheapest deals
If you’re about to make a US hotel booking with Expedia or Booking.com, wait up! In preparation for our recent trip to …
Photo Story: Is Diocletian’s Palace in Split overrated?
While researching on the places to visit in Split, all the guidebooks and websites were waxing lyrical about Diocletian’s Palace. Lonely Planet …
Review: Authentic Croatian cuisine at Konoba Hvaranin in Split
If you’re looking for something hearty to eat in Croatia, I suggest you try the authentic Croatian cuisine at Konoba Hvaranin in …
A terrible case of jet lag and eight effective ways to fight it
The morning sun rays filtered through the windows. The birds embarked on their carefree singing, without sparing a thought for sleeping humans. …
Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 2)
In the previous post ‘Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 1)‘, I said that …
A duck’s life at the Plitvice Lakes
A duck’s life.. if you’re wondering what’s so special about the life of an ordinary duck, think again. It may not be fair …
Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 1)
Taking a short trek through the Plitvice Lakes is not difficult, as mentioned in the introductory post on the Plitvice Lakes. The …
Five things to know about the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia
I’ve had the fortune of visiting several waterfalls in Europe and Asia, but I would say the Plitvice Lakes has to be in …
Why is swimming not allowed in the Plitvice Lakes (and more)
If you’re thinking of going for a dip in one of Plitvice’s pristine lakes, and feel the beating of waterfalls against your …
A Delhi lover’s take on New York
In a previous post, ‘The Travelling Squid is going to New York‘, I mentioned that I was about to visit what some …