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Ice Ice Baby : Iceland Vacation

I have to admit, I had never quite understood the meaning of the term "hauntingly beautiful" before. Is it possible to be so stunningly beautiful yet so fragile, so volatile that it is scary?  Yes, it is. Location - Iceland. What was most impressive for me was that there were not too many 2-legged primates in this part of the world.  There is a major shortfall of the earth-killer homo sapiens species in most of its landscapes. Barring the cities and the small townships, about 70% of Iceland is free from human menace and interference. And maybe that is why it is so unspoilt and unadulterated. One of its kind. Absolutely breathtaking landscapes where every direction you look towards is a picture postcard in itself. But trust me, you would not want to be stuck all alone in those deserted realms. You could travel a hundred odd kilometers and still not come across another human. It feels like you are alone on a different planet in the universe altogether. BEAU-tiful but ter...

The Cradle of Life: African Adventure

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"You want to go to Kenya, Africa on a vacation? WHY???" Right from start, the six of us had to face a lot of these questions on our choice of travel. To some it just didn't make sense, others were worried while a few applauded our unique choice. Time and again we had to verify, justify & clarify to our families, friends, cousins, colleagues & whomever concerned on why we chose Kenya over all other amazing locations we could have visited. Today, I'll give you " 13 Reasons Why ". And maybe a couple more. The spectacular six in one frame 1. " The story of ' Once upon a time' begins here" There has never been a doubt that Africa is THE starting point. It is the place that marks the beginning of the most remarkable journey called life. It hides the mysteries of our origin. One way or another, every living thing on this planet has a connection to this place, whether we accept it or not. Breaking Dawn - Amboseli...