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Maldives Budget Travel Guide & Travel Tip
If the famous turquoise water and sugar white sands are tempting you and you are cash-crunched, then this guide is for you. The gorgeous islands of the Maldives can be enjoyed on a budget and read on for the Maldives budget travel tips with a breakdown of expenses.
http://www.maverickbird.com/money-matters/the-maldives-budget-travel-guide/
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The Pulikali Tiger dance of Kerala
Crowds of people decorated in vibrant, colourful body paint that mimick tigers. Get ready for a traditional 200 years old dance event that takes place in Kerala, India every August. This Onam special should not be missed by the festival and photography lovers.
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/pulikali-tiger-dance-of-kerala/
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Story of the German bread, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Tasty and textured, often mixing wheat and rye flours, and available in 300 varieties, German bread is a world-beater. A visit to an old-fashioned Bäckerei (bakery), with yeasty smells wafting from ovens, bakers elbow-deep in dough and staff who remember customers by name, is a treat.
http://www.maverickbird.com/travel-extras/food-thoughts/german-food/story-of-the-german-bread-a-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage/
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The artist village of Raghurajpur in Odisha
Welcome to Raghurajpur, a village in Odisha in India, where ancient art and handicrafts have survived the passage of modern times. Lovingly revived by INTACH, Raghurajpur is a keeper of ancient art secrets and a village where every resident is an artist.
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/east/odisha/the-artist-village-of-raghurajpur-in-odisha/
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36 photos of Cuba that will send you packing your bags
Visiting Cuba was my trip of a lifetime. These Cuba photos capture the antique feeling of the Caribbean island nation that seems frozen in time.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/36-photos-of-cuba-that-will-send-you-packing-your-bags/
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Cuba Travel Guide including costs and tips
Cuba is not a pocket-friendly destination and while traveling through the world's last time warped, heavily sanctioned country, be prepared to bargain for everything. It is not an easy destination either so presenting a Cuba Travel Guide which includes first-hand tips and costs incurred during my 2014 trip.
http://www.maverickbird.com/travel-extras/travel-tips/travel-guides/cuba-travel-guide/
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Post cards from Kashmir to Kargil on Srinagar Leh road trip
Leaving Kashmir for stark Kargil isn't easy. Add high mountain roads, altitude sickness, and stunning beauty, and you are on the epic Srinagar Leh road trip.
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/north/jammu-and-kashmir/from-kashmir-to-kargil-on-srinagar-leh-road-trip/
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Reaching Ladakh by road from Kargil
Lunar landscape inspired mountains, a cozy silence, powerful mountains and endless blue skies, reaching Ladakh by road from Kargil is a compelling adventure
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/north/jammu-and-kashmir/reaching-ladakh-by-road-from-kargil/
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Fifty Shades of Pangong Tso Blues
A jumbo box of different shades of blue crayons won't be enough to draw the shades of the Pangong Tso Lake.
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/north/jammu-and-kashmir/fifty-shades-of-pangong-tso-blue/
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Ladakh Travel Guide and Tips
The Ladakh Region, also known as 'Little Tibet' and the 'Land of High Passes' is a vast high altitude desert situated in a little-visited corner of far northwest India.
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/north/jammu-and-kashmir/ladakh-travel-guide-and-tips/
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24 photos that will tempt you to visit Siberia
Looking for a remote paradise for adventure? Presenting one of the most beautiful places in the world. Check out this blog post for gorgeous autumn photos of Altai Krai. I bet that these will tempt you to visit Siberia.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/24-photos-that-will-tempt-you-to-visit-siberia/
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Travel tips for Altai Krai in Siberia: This is for the ultimate adventure lovers
Looking for a remote paradise for adventure? Presenting one of the most beautiful places in the world. Check out this blog post for travel tips to Altai Krai in Siberia, Russia. It is a unique combination of forests, wooded and grassland steppes, mountains, lakes and rivers.
http://www.maverickbird.com/travel-extras/travel-tips/travel-guides/travel-tips-for-altai-krai-in-siberia-this-is-for-the-ultimate-adventure-lovers/
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Top 5 reasons to skip Hurghada and head to Dahab, the "Goa of Egypt"
Looking for a budget-friendly, slice of beach paradise in Egypt? Forget Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada. Say hello to Dahab, for stunning beauty, awesome diving, and great laidback ambiance. And yes it's a safe destination, as we found out this August.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/top-5-reasons-to-skip-hurghada-or-sharm-and-head-to-dahab-the-goa-of-egypt/
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A guide to travelling in North Karnataka
With the winter vacation coming up, its time to plan a trip to warm South India. Consider North Karnataka and you can choose from the golden beaches of Gokarna, the forests of Dandeli or architectural wonders of temples. Noth Karnataka guarantees to mesmerize with an unforgettable trip.
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/south/karnataka/a-guide-to-travelling-in-north-karnataka/
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Calcutta, the pride of the Bengali food epicurean
Calcutta is celebrated as a gourmand’s paradise, even though the Bengali food is one of the most unsung cuisines in the international food scene. Consisting of an array of complex, mild dishes, with an interesting history, Bengali food is best explored in India's cultural capital of Calcutta.
http://www.maverickbird.com/india/calcutta-the-pride-of-the-bengali-food-epicurean/
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The birds and orchids of Singapore
Singapore is very tourist oriented and it has one of the world’s most efficient and widespread public transport systems. That is why travelers with families can move from the Unesco World Heritage-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens to Jurong Bird Park. Don't miss out on both.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/the-birds-and-orchids-of-singapore/
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Singapore street art guide
Graffiti may be illegal in Singapore, but that doesn't stop the city-state from having an expansive display of street art. Check out this post for some of the Singapore street art hot spots and get your cameras ready for those Instagram worthy photos.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/asia/singapore/singapore-street-art-guide/
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A handy Singapore zoo travel guide
White tigers, pygmy hippos, orangutans, and red-bummed baboons; get up close with the wildlife at Singapore Zoo. Home to over 300 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, plan your trip to the 26-hectare wildlife park with this handy Singapore Zoo guide.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/asia/singapore/a-handy-singapore-zoo-travel-guide/
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Chili crabs, gambling dens, and historic shophouses of Geylang Singapore
Frequently written off as Singapore's sleazy stretch, Geylang has meandering lanes and bustling back alleys filled with colourful shophouses, mosques, temples, bars, and some of the best local "old school" food in Singapore.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/asia/singapore/chili-crabs-gambling-dens-and-historic-shophouses-of-geylang-singapore/
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What to expect at the enchanting Gardens by the Bay in Singapore?
Delve into a world of lush tropical vegetation at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. Discover more than 250,000 rare plants, admire pretty pavilions and the iconic tree groves. Spanning over 101 hectares, this is Singapore's hottest horticultural asset and home to awe-inspiring contemporary architecture.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/what-to-expect-at-the-enchanting-gardens-by-the-bay-in-singapore/
