Innsbruck, in western Austria, is very well known and popular destination for winter sports. Located in a valley(called Inn) at an altitude of ~ 575m and surrounded by mountains over 2000m in height, Innsbruck is a very picturesque town. River
Statue of Unity, Gujarat, India
The world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, is a tribute to Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Independent India’s first home and deputy prime minister. Located on the banks of river Narmada near Kevadia in Gujarat, this imposing structure reaches a height
Neuschwanstein, Germany’s fairy tale castle
Schloss Neuschwanstein is located atop a hill in the village of Hohenschwangau, about 3 kms from Füssen in southern Germany. While the Castle itself is magnificent to look at, the nearby areas are equally scenic, with lush green carpet and
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany’s ski resort
When planning a trip to Germany, I was looking at staying in smaller towns in Southern Bavaria before proceeding to Innsbruck in Austria. I narrowed the choices to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Füssen but eventually chose Garmisch for its better connectivity to
Day trip to Regensburg, Germany
Germany is a great destination for travelers like me looking for well preserved, beautiful but small medieval towns containing colorful houses with sloping roofs, cobbled streets, impressive cathedrals and sometimes, stunning castles. But it is also true that it is