Debit cards or ATM cards are a convenient way to defray costs while travelling outside India. It may or may not be the cheapest option but scores high on convenience and security. Usage however does come with its usual quota of
Why I stopped trusting Tour operators/Travel agents
Prima facie, there are lot of advantages of booking holidays through travel agents/tour operators or travel portals. It is convenient, itinerary is fixed, budget is known, visa’s are taken care of except when personal interviews are required and so on.
Beijing Travel Pointers
Beijing, called Peking earlier, is believed to be about 3000 years old. But a casual round of the city does not indicate its age at all. The skyscrapers in the Central Business District rival those in the West with few
Top things to see in Beijing
There are 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in and around Beijing. These are The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Peking Man Site and Grand Canal. Out of the above, I consider the following as
The Great Wall of China
One of the wonders of the ancient world, the well reserved and intact portions of the Great Wall of China extends to well over 8k kms. It is not one long stretch of Wall but comprises several stretches built by