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The Best of 2015

Hello Folks,  An entire year has come to an end, and so has our hiatus! We begin this year with a great deal of anticipation for travel. Year 2016 will be a world of new experiences, adventure and thrill. We shall share the list for 2016 very soon, but before that let's take a look at the best trails of 2015 from the various listings on travel for 2015 and get our batteries charged!! So here goes.. Corsica Corsica is incredibly varied in it's offerings: from hiking and canyoning to working your tan, enjoying a leisurely cruise, delving into the island’s rich history and sampling local  specialties .  Though Corsica has officially been part of  France  for more than 200 years, it feels different from the mainland in everything from customs and cuisine to language and character, and that’s part of its appeal. Peru Peru is a country in South America that's home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city s...

Day trip to Pompei from Rome!

Italy for travelers is like a  treasure trove! There is so much to see and absorb that time falls short. Southern Italy is known for it’s beauty- the Amalfi coast , Naples and the Island of Capri are gorgeous and cannot be missed. And in the heart of all of this, lies the 2000 year old ruins of a city named Pompei. Of course we have all heard of Pompei, of the thriving Roman city of ancient times which succumbed to the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in the 79 A.D. and the city with it’s people were buried under ash and rock. This allowed for an exceptional preservation. Although the excavations are still underway, what we get to see are marvels in architecture and art. For a traveler who has planned a few days in southern Italy, Pompei would be easily accessible. All you need to do is reach the Circumvesuviana (which is a circular train line) that runs around Naples to Sorrento. It will take you there. On the other hand for travelers (like us) who have largely planne...