Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: Our trip through the largest Salt Flats in the world

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: Our trip through the largest Salt Flats in the world

Let me start with the best picture of the Uyuni trip. This was taken seconds before sunset on Day 1 on the Salt Flats. The sun goes so low and the hexagonal salt rings reflect the sun's yellow light so beautifully. One of the only few places on earth where you can see the horizon so clearly on land.

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Chile: For Sky Lovers, A visit to the largest radio telescope, ALMA

Chile: For Sky Lovers, A visit to the largest radio telescope, ALMA

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ALMA is the  Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array located in Northern Chile. Situated on the thin, dry air of the Atacama desert, 5000 meters above sea level, this is the ideal place to set up the world's largest array of Radio Telescopes. Although located in Chile it is a worldwide collaboration with three organisations leading the way - European Southern Observatory (ESO) (Europe), U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) (USA) and National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) (Japan). 

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Around the World with Two Kids

Around the World with Two Kids

Travelling is a passion, a dream for many. We have met so many people who defy all circumstances and make travelling a reality. So even though you have been a part of the rat race, once passion really hits, travel becomes a reality. Recently in Bolivia we met a French-Vietnamese couple – Vinh Bua and Quynh Nhu – from Paris who are on a world trip. They are travelling along with their two kids, Juliette (10) and Antoine (12). We felt so fortunate to have met them. 

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How to conquer The Death Road, Like We did

How to conquer The Death Road, Like We did

Have you heard of the Death Road in Bolivia?

What and where is Death Road?

Death Road, also known as the most dangerous road in the world, is in Bolivia an hour north east from the capital city La Paz. Officially known as Yungas Road, this road is unpaved, about 65km long and descends 15,000 feet from Andes to the Amazon Forest.

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How to plan a trip to Tibet in 5 easy steps?

How to plan a trip to Tibet in 5 easy steps?

As a foreigner, planning a trip to Tibet can be discouraging considering the planning involved, the permits required and a lot of waiting so patience is a virtue. It takes a great deal of motivation, determination to research and spend many hours reading to come up with a list of places to visit and things to do. Remember a foreigner cannot travel Tibet by oneself. A full time guide is necessary, tour must be booked, private transport must be arranged and permits must be obtained even before arriving in Tibet. So to simplify things here are 5 steps to follow when planning a trip to Tibet.

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Japan in 10 Days

Japan in 10 Days

Konnichiwa Japan

Japan by far was the most surprising travel destination we came across. The culture, the food, the people and the technology is so impressive we could not believe we only had such  a short time to indulge in this beauty. We loved and really admired the Japanese etiquettes. In the limited time we had in Japan we wanted to see as much as possible. Travelling in Japan is expensive, especially if you are on a budget. So it makes sense to make use of each day to the fullest so we did.

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