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My Andalusian Journey

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Seville, Granada and Cordoba By Shereen Shabnam Ever since I bought a home in Spain, visiting Andalusia, a Moorish empire named Al-Andalus (Arabic for “land of the west”) has been top of my agenda to immerse myself in the history and character of the Iberian Peninsula. This year, my Andalusian road adventure lasted three weeks filled wandering through narrow, white washed alleys, relaxing siesta, tapas bars, historical monuments, lush green gardens and so much more. I drove to over nine cities but my experiences in Seville, Granada and Cordoba were the most memorable. Seville I started my journey from the … Continue reading My Andalusian Journey

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Mystical Himalayas

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By Shereen Shabnam Nepal is a country that offers a lifetime experience for everyone from around the globe. My adventure in Nepal began with my honeymoon in Kathmandu and Pokhara as a holiday in Nepal offers romance and adventure from the spectacular Himalayas to exotic wildlife safari, exhilarating white water rafting, mystifying variety of flora and fauna, charismatic arts and cultures and some of the best walking trails on earth.  A Himalayan Kingdom, precisely known as the “Land of Mount Everest” and the “Land of Living Goddess-Kumari”, Nepal is dignified by the heroism of its brave warrior ancestors-the “Gorkhas”. As there … Continue reading Mystical Himalayas

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Enjoy Istanbul during a stopover

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By Shereen Shabnam With more and more travellers flying with Turkish Airlines these day, Istanbul is often a stopover but instead of staying at the airport, I suggest taking some time out to enjoy this vibrant city where the East meets the West and every street corner is a delight to the senses. If Turkey is your destination, then you are in for a treat. From mouth-watering delicacies, historic monuments and traditional bazaars, Istanbul has something to offer to travellers of all ages. I go to Istanbul regularly, often a few times a year and often start my excursion from … Continue reading Enjoy Istanbul during a stopover

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Refined Hospitality – Taj Hotels, Resorts, Palaces and Safaris

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Arabian Travel Market this year was when I really learned a lot about the Taj brand and their exquisite hospitality offering. I was invited by the brand for lunch and thus began a journey of discovery about Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris, which is a brand established in 1903 and now is one of the finest group of hotels with 99 properties in 62 locations across the globe. During the lunch with Chinmai Sharma, Chief Revenue Officer and Rakhee Lalvani- AVP- Public Relations for Taj Hotels, I discover that Taj Dubai is their flagship hotel in the region and that … Continue reading Refined Hospitality – Taj Hotels, Resorts, Palaces and Safaris