An Igloo Stay in Manali, Himachal, India

Dev Tej and Tashi posing at one of the igloos - Pic by Abby from TheWingedFork

Igloo? In India? Really? Normal questions that my friend Tejashree gets when talking about her trips to Manali in Himachal Pradesh. But yes, igloo stays are now economical and I’m so glad I got …

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Guide to the city of Edinburgh, Scotland

Rossyln-Chapel---Scotland---TheWingedFork

Do you hear the bagpipes play as you think of Scotland or it’s capital, Edinburgh? Does your imagination come alive with the Ceilidh (pronounced “Kay-lay”) dances? Fàilte gu Alba! Fàilte gu Dùn Èideann! …

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How to build an igloo: Manali Snow Lessons

I’ve dreamt of staying in a glass igloo in Kakslauttanen one day; and waking up to see the Northern Lights from the warm interiors of the igloo. I’ve also dreamt of being seated around …

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My Hiking Gear Wish List

Image of waterfall and trees.

So after doing a couple of hiking trips with friends and borrowing or renting equipment every time I go, I figured it was time to buy some of my own. So here’s my …

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Off the Beaten Path in Dagestan

The Grand Mosque of Makhachkala - TheWingedFork

I love travel, but I never would have given Dagestan a thought till I read Steve’s blog about it. Steve, the brains behind The Hard Core Travel (No Travel Worries), has been to …

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Where to go snorkelling in Mallorca?

Cala-Barques---Majorca---TheWingedFork

Where shall we go snorkelling? Which are the best beaches in Mallorca for snorkeling? We’ve been living in Majorca for quite some time now and snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving come with the …

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11 Things to do in Feldkirch, Austria

View-of-Feldkirch-from-Schattenburg.

Feldkirch is a medieval town in the mountainous state of Voralberg in Austria. It was the last stop of our journey through Austria. The reason we chose to stay in Feldkirch? We wanted …

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My top ten favorite parks in Kenya

Cheetah-Masai-Mara-Kenya---TheWingedFork

There is so much beauty in Kenya. One has to see for oneself. I’m lucky, I’ve had the chance to visit Kenya a few times, and I always come away amazed at the …

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Review of Café Olé in Pondicherry

Cafe-Ole-Wall---TheWingedFork

If you’re ever in Pondicherry, two places that you absolutely have to visit are Zuka and Café Olé. Located almost side by side, they are havens for choco-crazed folk like me.  Zuka in Pondicherry …

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Strange and Bizarre Travel Encounters

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Travel exposes us to different cultures, weird encounters, bizarre environments. What’s the most peculiar travel adventure you had?

What to do on a weekend in Amsterdam

Windmillin Amsterdam---TheWingedFork

Just like Maastricht, Utrecht, or Rotterdam, Amsterdam is a very famous tourist destination in the Netherlands with millions of tourists coming into the city every year. A lot of its popularity comes from …

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Discovering the Dead Sea region

Dead-Sea-Sunrise - TheWingedFork

As I was saying earlier, as part of my trip to Israel we spent a few days in different locations. The diversity and beauty of the country is truly amazing. Our next stop …

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One Wine Day: Visiting Wineries in SA!

South Africa Wine Region - TheWingedFork

It was some time ago that I visited the beautiful country of South Africa with my folks… and what an amazing experience it was! We saw many stunning places, but the one that …

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Review: Brettlejause at Buschenschank Schaar

Stefanie and Sarah at Buschenschank Schaar - Pic by Abby from TheWingedFork

What’s A Buschenschank? A buschenschank is a Styrian tavern run by local winemakers where they can also sell this year’s wine under special during four fall months. It is very similar to a …

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