Category Archives: Europe

Christmas Markets in Europe

Posted on November 9, 2012 by The Wanderers

Christmas in Europe is a time for elaborate pastries straight out of a medieval cookbook, for lyrical midnight masses in Gothic churches, and for the upholding of quirky local traditions. However else Europeans celebrate the Yuletide season, Christmas still centers … Continue reading →

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Unusual travel experiences – Unique culture from around the world

Posted on July 5, 2012 by The Wanderers

When people travel, the biggest topics and highlights are often unique, funny or offbeat experiences that make great dinner party conversations. That’s the best thing about travel for most of us – experiencing something that’s unusual when compared to ones … Continue reading →

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AUSTRIAAAAH!!! – by Alka Deshpande

Posted on August 18, 2011 by The Wanderers

  PROLOGUE The US visas for our co-travellers were not happening which meant that we had a whole week of vacation before proceeding to New York and Columbia University to attend our son’s graduation. With barely 10 days left, getting … Continue reading →

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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Posted on June 22, 2011 by The Wanderers

Come August and you would find us packing our bags and heading out to revel in the magic of The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the biggest arts festival  held every August for three weeks in Scotland’s capital. This year, block your … Continue reading →

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Destinations: Turkey

Posted on June 20, 2011 by The Wanderers

The Top Five Cities to head out to in Turkey With its huge coastline dotted with quiet little coves and fishing villages, the gorgeous sunshine and a famously warm welcome, Turkey features in the Wanderers must-do destination. VISITING Turkey should … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures: Croatia

Posted on June 15, 2011 by The Wanderers

Reasons why we think you should head out to Croatia for a vacation. It’s on our destination watch – simply because the country is spilling over with gorgeous Adriatic beaches, boasts over a thousand islands, and throws in some ancient … Continue reading →

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Honeymoon Travel Tales: Amalfi Coast, Italy

Posted on June 14, 2011 by The Wanderers

I’ve always believed that there is travel and then there is your honeymoon sojourn – a trip which creates a whole new chapter in your travel diary. Would I be far from the truth if I were to say the … Continue reading →

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Wanderers Travel Tales: Europe in a houseboat

Posted on June 14, 2011 by The Wanderers

  A holiday to remember is how I would put traveling around Europe in a houseboat – a world removed from touristy hotels and villas; a world where a sense of freedom and adventure beckons you -  wherein you could … Continue reading →

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An Italian holiday: Wanderers Travelogue

Posted on June 9, 2011 by The Wanderers

    “The Creator made Italy from designs by Michelangelo.” – Mark Twain I call it a veritable open-air museum. From the impressive Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals of northern and central Italy to the ancient religious architecture in the Southern … Continue reading →

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Tales of my sojourn: Gallivanting around Europe – Italy and Switzerland

Posted on June 7, 2011 by The Wanderers

Jungfrau – A must do in every Wanderers List My yearly vacation – which like every Wanderer, I really look forward to – heading away from the daily rigors – the stress, the constant emails, deadlines and more – and … Continue reading →

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