Iowa, a mid-western state in the United States of America, is unlikely to figure in the itinerary of international tourists on a stand alone basis. But it is a very popular destination for students and by extension, their families. Iowa

A week in Mauritius
The island nation of Mauritius was a popular choice for Indian tourists before the emergence of Maldives. The first time I booked a holiday in Mauritius was way back in 2002 when it was often being referred to as ‘mini

4 days in Anchorage, Alaska
The largest town of Alaska is also the gateway to Alaska. Anchorage is a nice city with a little more attractive downtown as compared to Fairbanks. Lot more shops and restaurants but as in Fairbanks, many restaurants shut down early.

4 days in Fairbanks, Alaska
As my taxi made its way from Fairbanks International airport to my hotel, my disappointment grew. Fairbanks appeared to a very ordinary town, with an unimpressive downtown and wide roads with big open spaces elsewhere. The Chena riverfront near Fairbanks

Denali National Park, Alaska
With over half a million visitors annually, Denali National Park is the most visited park in Alaska. It is huge, with 6 million acres of wild land and a solitary road , called the Park Road, leading from the entrance