Bikaner is located in the North of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar desert. Colorful people, bustling markets, shrines, dusty roads with rickshaws, cars, motorbikes mixed with many cows, oxes and goats: Bikaner impresses, fascinates and you can’t get enough of it. The city is known for its special havelis (old merchant houses), bazaars, camels, miniature art and the beautiful Junagarh fort. In this article you’ll find everything you want to know about sightseeing in Bikaner, including what to see and the best things to do in the city and its surroundings. Bikaner was the big surprise of Rajasthan for me!
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In New Delhi, 48% of people live in a slum. There are schools, doctors, temples and markets, people go to work and visit each other. There are people talking and dreaming, like everywhere else in the world. Reality Tours Delhi invited me for a unique experience: the Sanjay Colony Delhi slum tour. Guided by Saggy, I was able to visit Sanjay Colony, one of the slums in New Delhi, get an insight view and learn more about daily life. Read everything about my experiences in the next article, including tips & tricks and what to keep in mind when booking such a tour yourself.
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Vientiane is the capital of Laos and is located along the famous and mighty Mekong River. Vientiane is not a busy and bustling city, like Bangkok or Hanoi. It is the smallest capital in Southwast Asia and it feels more like walking around in a busy provincial town. But I love this city, and the Cosmopolitan vibe and atmosphere keep attracting me. Vientiane is a perfect city to include in your Laos itinerary and stay for one or two days. But what to do during your stay in Vientiane? In this article you will find the best things to do in Vientiane in Laos, in terms of art, culture, fashion and history, including tips for tours, hotels and restaurants.
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Jaipur is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in Rajasthan, India. The city is known as the pink city, because of the many pink sandstone buildings. There are bazaars, beautiful palaces and fortresses, colorful people, holy cows, rickshaws and elephants wandering through traffic. In this article I tell you why you should definitely visit this pink city of India one day, including the highlights of Jaipur and best things to do.
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Laos is a beautiful country to visit, with so many lovely places, sights and things to do. The nature is pure and untouched and the atmosphere is still very authentic. It is a country where you can spend weeks and enjoy nature, boat trips and get to know local people in small villages. You marvel at art and culture in the old city of Luang Prabang, but also feel the cosmopolitan atmosphere in Vientiane. In South Laos there are highlights such as the Khmer temples, caves and the idyllic setting of the 4000 islands. In this article you’ll find an overview of the best things to do in Laos, including tips for hotels, tours, best time to visit and local traditions and customs.
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India is known as the country of different beliefs, religions, rituals and myths. But a rat temple? For real? Yes, it exists! The Karni Mata temple of Deshnok, is home to more than 25,000 holy rats, and considered very sacred by the locals. In this article I will take you to one of the most bizarre, yet unique temples in India, for an intriguing visit.
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Rajasthan, is a state in India and means country of the Maharajas. These kings ruled the country for more than 1000 years and build amazing forts and palaces, presenting the finest architecture and artistic achievements. In this article I am taking you to the most beautiful palaces and forts in Rajasthan.
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Vat Phou Laos – Everything you want to know about visiting the Khmer ruins!
Are you interested in history and archaeological sites? Without too many other visitors around? Then you definitely should visit the Khmer ruins in Laos. Where you will need to share Angkor Wat in Cambodia with thousands of other tourists, in Laos you will only meet a few fellow visitors. Vat Phou, located near the city Champasak, also known as Wat Phu, was built by the Khmer in the 12th century. It is said that this complex would have been the inspiration for Angkor Wat. Vat Phou in Laos is a must-visit for those interested in art, culture and history. In this article you will find everything you want to know about visiting the Khmer ruins: Vat Phou in Laos.