About photograph: BMW Museum in Munich
Camera: Canon Powershot S95
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Photograph of the Month March 2012: St. Paul's Cathedral
About photograph: St. Paul's Cathedral from Millennium Bridge..
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S2
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Travel Review: Edinburgh
"To die in a pub is my dearest plan with my mouth to the tap as close as I can.
Then the angels would say when the singing began 'Oh Lord please show mercy on this boozy man'"
Review: If you like your castles, if you like your war history, if you like your whiskey, then Edinburgh, and by association Scotland, is the place you must go. This beautiful small town on north-eastern shores of Britain gives you a perfect introduction to Scotland. Great Britain might be a surviving union but it's definitely not one country. Scotland is a country that stands on it's own and Scotts are proud people of a proud nation. Even though Edinburgh Castle is its most famous landmark, Edinburgh has plenty other sights and sounds to keep you entertained for few days. And if you have time, a visit north to the Highlands (Caledonia) is highly recommended. It will reveal another country with it's majestic beauty spotted with mountains, lochs, castles and scotch distilleries!
Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/sets/72157629085018907/
Travel Review: Amsterdam
Review: Amsterdam amuses me as a city. Because you rarely see cultural landmarks steeped in history standing comfortably next to "coffee" shops and the ever-encroaching windows of a Red Light District. For a first time visitor who was interested in both sides of this historic city, it was surreal feeling. As you walk around the famous Dam square admiring the New Jewish Church and City Center, the "Coffee Shops" and the Red Light District reveal themselves. Whether you want to indulge yourself in the sins or not of this "Sin City", a visit to this part of the town is a must. The perception of Amsterdam been a party city may stem from legalization of weed and prostitution but one has to go to this small western European city to understand it's historic past and it's battle with Nazi regime during the reign of the Third Reich. Churches and museums like Anne Frank House littered across the city are waiting to tell you a story of Amsterdam that you've perhaps never heard before!
Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/sets/72157629085018907/
Friday, March 2, 2012
New York, New York
"I go to Paris, I go to London, I go to Rome, and I always say, 'There's no place like New York. It's the most exciting city in the world now. That's the way it is. That's it.' "
I came to New York as a young 22 year old boy with no expectations and I ended up living in this most exciting of cities for 7 years! I never had been to New York before moving here and now I can't get enough of this city. For now, I have moved on and live in London. But I'll always miss you, New York! And I shall see you soon. Very soon!!!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Photograph of the Month January 2012: Baba CoffeeShop
About photograph: Baba Coffee Shop in Red Light District, Amsterdam.
Camera: Canon Powershot S95
Friday, January 13, 2012
Travel Review: Paris
Review: What can I say about Paris that hasn't been already said! But what does one do when you are going to Paree for the very first time and are there for only 6-7 hours ? This was my predicament and this is my conclusion. Rolling into Paris in Eurostar is not a very welcoming sight. Graffiti covered stations, shut industrial warehouses and ghettos welcome you. You are definitely not thinking of Renaissance then. But as with any great city, you need to immerse yourself in it before you make a judgement and so it is with Paris. A bus ride from Gare Du Nord to Arc de Triomphe I saw her come alive. A must Eiffel Tower tour (please pre-book it and skip the line) reveals breathtaking views of every corner of Paris and ,if you are lucky with your tour guide, illuminates you with history of Eiffel Tower, World Fair of 1889 (Exposition Universelle) and Paris. Take the ferry down Seine or metro to Notre Dame to have a walk about the famous Latin Quarters. With Notre Dame Cathedral, Lourve Museum, Pont des Arts, Tuileries Garden, Saint-Sulpice, Luxembourg Gardens and more all walking distance there is plenty to see and absorb. Take a break and relax yourself in one of the many restaurants and wine bars hidden all over the Latin Quarters. If you have some more time head to Opera or Sacré-Cœur Basilica!
Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/sets/72157627597909191/
Travel Review: Munich
Review: I think Germans get a very unfair rap for being cold and serious. Oktoberfest crowd and carnival was anything but that. It was one of the most welcoming and warm crowd in spite of the carnival teeming with people and plenty of beer flowing. Contrary to general perception, Oktoberfest Carnival is not just gigantic beer tents. With German markets selling knick knacks, live music, plenty of food to indulge and kick-ass amusement rides (bumper cars!!!), it is an complete family affair and has something for everyone. Oktoberfest fever catches you the moment you step out of the train or the flight & buying a Oktoberfest hat / costume is perfect way to blend in :) Bottom line, if you like your beer and if you like to party, Oktoberfest is a definite must once in your life.
Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/sets/72157627599747077/
Travel Review: Montreux
Review: Montreux is a quiet resort town on the eastern shores of Lake Geneva. If you are arriving from Geneva, you have the chance to take a beautiful drive to Montreux through the hills and vineyards of Southern Switzerland along Lake Geneva by-passing the cities of Nyon, Morges and Laussane. Beside the striking beauty of blue waters of Lake Geneva and the snow covered Alps in the background, Montreux gives you a chance to visit the historic Château de Chillon. Being driving distance from Gstaad, Inter Laken and Jungfrau, Montreux provides a great lodging alternative to more popular destinations preferred, and my I say crowded, by the vacation tours!
Photo Album:http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/sets/72157626799878839/
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