A visit to Old Delhi seems incomplete without a visit to the Karims. One of the oldest food joints at Chandni Chowk, serving lip-smacking Mughlai food. You can smell the rich aromatic spices from a far distance. This restaurant has been on my list for a long time. In the winter of 2018, I finally made a trip to Old Delhi exclusively to eat at the Karims.
I love train rides, they remind me of my childhood days when I used to travel with my family to Kolkata. I remember how my parents used to plan activities for us. From home-cooked meals to board games, it was the journey that I used to look forward to rather than the destination. Therefore, one day mom and I decided to revisit our childhood at the National Rail Museum.
Spend a day at one of the coolest places in Singapore. Head to the Gardens by the Bay to explore one-of-a-kind biodiversity and state-of-art engineering. A day won’t seem enough for this place. However, here’s a complete guide to making the most of your time here.
Marrakech is one of the most touristy cities in Morocco. Located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, it serves as an ideal halting point for those travelling south. Marrakech is known for its bustling Medina, the famous night market, culture and beautiful gardens.
Not many know, but I am a big adventure enthusiast. I love going on a “trekation”, which basically means spending my vacation on a trek. Although I’ve not been on many treks, I’ve hardly been to two. However, I try not to miss out on any opportunity that comes my way. Therefore, when I got a chance to visit Morocco, I instantly added the Atlas Mountains to my itinerary without any second thoughts.
Essaouira is a charming port city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. A place that I was longing to visit since the day I saw it on Game of Thrones. It was in Season 3 of Game of Thrones when Daenerys travelled to Astapor aka Essaouira and bought the army of Unsullied in exchange for one of her dragons.
Fes is the most underrated city in Morocco when it comes to tourism. Although, you won’t find any breathing space while walking through the lanes of the medina. I still feel that it lacks the popularity it deserves.
In the summer of 2018, I came across a picture of a blue lane decorated with colourful pots on Instagram. The image instantly caught my attention. I went straight to my friend, who is an avid traveller to enquire about the place. “Aah Chefchaouen!” she said. The conversation happened a year ago. Who knew I that would end up visiting it next year!
After two eventful days exploring Casablanca and Rabat, it was now time to shift my base to the north of the country. Tangier became my home for the next two days. A beautiful city in the north of Morocco, sharing its proximity with Spain through the ‘Strait of Gibraltar’. The locals often joke around saying “Spain is just a 15-minute swim away!” Somehow it seems real as I could see the Spanish land from the rooftop of my hotel.
Located at the mouth of Bou Regreg River and bordering the Atlantic Ocean lies the administrative capital of Morocco, Rabat. A city with quaint cafes, picturesque skyline, walled Medina and many more attractions that keeps you on your toes. Its distance from some of the main cities of Morocco makes it a perfect place for a day excursion.
