Tag: travel
All the articles with the tag "travel".
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(DAY 790) A Peaceful Paradise Shattered by Terror
I visited Pahalgam in 2007 with my family. It was a quiet, serene place, nestled in the Himalayas with lush green meadows and the Lidder River flowing gently th...
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(DAY 777) Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon
Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon, located near Almaty, Kazakhstan, bear a striking resemblance to the Grand Canyon in the United States. The terrain is rugged, ...
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(DAY 774) Why I Prefer Short International Trips Over Domestic Travel
India has incredible destinations—from the Himalayas to the backwaters of Kerala. But getting there is often half the battle. Flights get delayed, roads are u...
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(DAY 772) Travel Isn’t About the Stamps—It’s About the Stories
On a recent trip, I met a group of travelers who had visited over 60 countries each. They weren’t just ticking off destinations but comparing experiences—how pu...
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(DAY 771) Yandex Go
When traveling in Kazakhstan, one of the most convenient apps I used was Yandex Go. The app offers a slick user interface, high reliability, and excellent avail...
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(DAY 769) Beyond Headlines - The Human Connection with Russians in Kazakhstan
Media portrayals often paint entire nations with a broad brush, creating perceptions that rarely match reality when we travel and meet people face-to-face. ...
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(DAY 766) Shymbulak Ski Resort
Shymbulak Ski Resort offers an incredible experience at high altitudes, reaching up to 3,200 meters. The journey to the top, via the cable car, is an experi...
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(DAY 763) Hello, Kazakhstan - Starting A 6-Day Trip to Almaty
I am beginning a six-day trip to Kazakhstan, with Almaty as my base. This will be my first visit to the country, and I am looking forward to experiencing its un...
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(DAY 744) The Timeless Appeal of Village Life in Budgara
It has been years since I last visited a village. Growing up in Jaipur, it’s been easy to forget that the majority of the country still lives in rural areas. My...
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(DAY 726) How Entertainment Shapes Our Travel and Living Choices
Entertainment, in its many forms, has a profound influence on our decisions, often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Whether it’s through movies, televisi...