Ultimate Tourism Travel Blog

For years now, travellers and travel writers have built on the myth that Kochi is an ancient city; that it is over 2,300 years of age. A city sought and sailed to by a diverse group of sea traders; a melting pot of cultures that went back to the Phoenicians; a metropolis that had a place for everything, from imported Chinese fishing nets to fragrant spice bazaars; a city of strange tongues, customs, dreams, hopes and a million other little things that we think of as Kochi today. To this mix we can now add a new tag—city of arts. For Kochi is all set to host India’s first-ever three month-long biennale, starting on 12 December. With over 80 Indian and international artists participating (Subodh Gupta, Ariel Hassan, Sudarshan Shetty and Atul Dodiya among them), and curated by well-known painter Bose Krishnamachari, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale promises to be an unmissable event. In fact, in the name of the biennale lies the truth about Kochi. For it was Muziris, the once bustling

COUNTRY LIFE These organic vegetarian health food stores serve pre-packaged sandwiches, burgers and salads. They also have a few seats for those who want to eat in-store. The Melantrichova branch, close to the Old Town Square, offers a vegetarian goulash. LEHKA HLAVA The name translates to "Clear Head" in English and is one of Prague's most popular vegetarian restaurants. Located right next to Charles Bridge, it is known for its special brunch and lunch packages. The menu has tapas, soups, pasta and daily specials. MAITREA A sister concern of the Lehka Hlava, this restaurant is closer to the Old Town Square and serves a mix of Mexican, Italian and Czech food. GOVINDA'S This restaurant is the Prague branch of the worldwide chain run by the ISKCON and serves healthy and reasonably priced Indian and international cuisine. The building also houses an organic bakery and cultural centre. GOPAL'S Strict Jains will love this Indian restaurant in the

There are places you cant help but fall in love with at first sight and return to year after year. We've chosen some of Argentina's most beloved destinations and, with the help of the best travel specialists in the business, ferreted out their secrets, their treasures, their unmissable experiences. Let the romance begin: Day 1 -Mendoza's Primera Zone You arrived in Argentina's most storied wine country yesterday and were whisked past the outskirts of Mendoza city to the Cavas Wine Lodge , your base in the region. The architecture is bold and angular, and the 14 abode-style cabaña buildings spacious: at 90 square metres they feel like houses rather than suites. Heavenly boutique hotel and glorious spa designed in charming modern style, in the heart of Mendoza wine country.  Nestled in a 35 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is strategically located between the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. There are wine references everywhere, f