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Havelock and Neil Island in Andaman

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Roopa

Blue skies, vast stretches of pristine beaches shimmering with azure waters, Scuba diving and Snorkelling. Add to that historical significance to the Indian Independence struggle & World War II. What place does this bring up first in your minds? Of course, … Continue reading →

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Andaman Islands

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Roopa

The name Andaman brings to mind memories of the dreaded penal settlement of Kala Pani, Blue skies, vast stretches of pristine beaches shimmering with azure waters and water sports such as Scuba diving and Snorkelling. Andaman and Nicobar islands are … Continue reading →

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Pondicherry

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Roopa

“Give Time a Break”. This is the slogan for Pondicherry Tourism and it brilliantly summarises life in this quaint little union territory of India. Pondicherry was a french colony until 1954 and manages to retain its French connection to this day. Having been … Continue reading →

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Goa Beyond the Sun, Sand and the Surf

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Roopa

One of the most touristy places in India. The mini state of Goa where the crowds throng mainly for the beaches and the parties. However there is much more to Goa than these. A fact known to very few is … Continue reading →

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In Mauritius…

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Roopa

“Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied from Mauritius” ~ Mark Twain. This famous quotation summarizes Mauritius very well. And I would vouch for that. This tiny jewel in the Indian Ocean has a lot … Continue reading →

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