Bali has a population of about 4.5 million but receives well over 6 million foreign and over 10 million domestic tourists. No wonder the cries of over tourism are getting louder and louder. But with tourism and related industries contributing
2 weeks in small towns of Iowa, USA
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