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Sunset over Florence

International Cruising September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

Witnessing a sunset!

Can the Sunset be Melodious? Sun sets everyday, isn’t it? But still some views can be just scintillating.

Nature, Sunrise, Sunsets, they all drive us crazy. As the colours spread across, making the sky a vibrant piece of cloth, its unfolds the majesty in itself.

We happened to witness an hour long gorgeous sunset over the city of Florence from “Piazza Michelangelo” on the banks of River Arno. As the beautiful city full of tunnels got close to the darkness, as the mountains in the backdrop blurred, the sun spread its orange-red hues amidst the skies. And … Continue Reading

Bharatpur Bird sanctuary

Indian Voyage September 6, 2017September 7, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

Exploring Bird Sanctuary

Travel Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Winters, long weekend, Sunny day, what could be better than visiting a Nature Park or Bird Sanctuary to pamper your eyes with some amazing Avifauna’s around?

Yes, #FOTW did the same & visited Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, often called as Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. It is situated very close to Delhi (3.5-4hrs run) & Agra and poses as a perfect weekend destination.

All the more why this place stands apart from many small bio-diversity parks, is the quantum of Migratory birds visiting Bharatpur Nature Park or Bird Sanctuary during the winter season. Encapsulating close to 350 … Continue Reading

The Zoo’s of Melbourne : Kids Special

International Cruising August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

Melbourne Zoo for kids

The Zoo’s, farms and Sea Life when in Melbourne!

Melbourne, The most “Liveable” place on this earth is full of nature and amazing landscapes. Ranging from Seaside views to shiny buildings, cruises, adventure sports, Riverfronts, it offers a complete package for the travellers. And all the more so, it is worth every penny for our little munchkins. It has a lot of their interest in its pockets.

Exploring Flora & Fauna, interacting with animals in farms, running in the orchard fields is something every kid enjoys. Read out “Enchanting Melbourne” and get ready for this post to help you … Continue Reading

In love with Melbourne, Australia

International Cruising August 29, 2017November 24, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

A date with Nature, Wildlife, Art, Cuisine, Ah Melbourne!!

I could hear my heart thumping heavily on one look of Melbourne. A city with immense adventure in the form of fauna encounters, water activities, Ballooning, serenity on the banks of river, a lavish treat for the taste buds, a power nap while sun bathing, unwinding on beaches. And yes not to miss the stunning Art galleries, Museums & Gaol. A city swearing to ensure we’re on cloud nine ?.

There are more than 160 travel attractions in Melbourne, but we need to be selective basis the taste. We being adventure, … Continue Reading

Long Weekend Gateway – Bengaluru .

Indian Voyage August 27, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

August marks the beginning of the holiday season. Be it Independence Day or “Rakshabandhan “or “Janmastami “, multiple opportunities are available to plan a long weekend gateway. As monsoon is half passed, we can enjoy the lush green plains or break taking views over the mountains or waterfalls, or just sit in a holiday home sipping coffee and watching rain drops creating magic on earth.

With 3-4 days available for a trip, we can look beyond the usual weekend gateway. Thanks to dropping airfare and discounts deals, many far flung destinations are now within budget for all.

Among all, Bengaluru … Continue Reading

Jungle retreat :: Jim Corbett

Indian Voyage August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

A trip to JIM Corbett National Park

The history of being the first national park to be established in mainland Asia was enchanting. The writings of Conservation specialist JIM CORBETT was exquisite. To experience this uniqueness of the landscapes, we planned a 2 day visit to Jim Corbett national park. We chose not to go for the sprawling luxurious resorts, but to spend the calm & fascinating time inside the Jungle at one of the Forest Rest Houses (Bijrani).

The early mornings of December gave us a chill, but soon relaxed with the sun emerging out giving us warmth.This beautiful … Continue Reading

A Handshake with Jackie Chan

International Cruising August 17, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

A meeting with Jackie Chan :

We had a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet Jackie Chan and be a part of International event for 4 days at China (Beijing and Shanghai).

Jackie Chan

I knew that coming days would be a blast meeting & greeting the biggest philanthropist, a loyal hero for many kids & to enjoy a superb cultural remix.

A day to know Jackie Chan more closely :

On day2, post having a lovely city trip, we arrived at Marriott. With lovely arrangements for the FAN gathering, first luncheon was followed by the most awaited party. Some 500-600 people … Continue Reading

Visit to China : A non thought of memorabilia

International Cruising August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

China as a Tourist!

Being an Indian, a reason for a trip to china would have been “business and exhibition”. If me and my husband would not have stumbled upon an exciting opportunity, China would have never been in our list for a voyage! This exquisite wonder came across for Beijing & Shanghai. To make it more special, we got a chance to be a part of “International Event – Jackie Chan International FAN club”,to celebrate Jackie Chan’s 60^th Birthday at Beijing.

Without any thoughts juggling over, this was a certain motivation & a life changer trip to meet … Continue Reading

Travel London this New Year for Kids and Wildlife

International Cruising August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

Oh, I love London !!

Planning to travel London on Christmas or New Year? Viewing firecracker show on the New Year besides River Thames/ Westminster Bridge will definitely win your hearts. Exploring the fauna of London stands as a reason to just pack up the bags for a super Kids exploration or for Wild life enthusiasts like us.

#FOTW quoting 5 famous places to experience land & aquatic fauna :

1. London Zoo:

With over 750 amazing species to explore across the zoo, some live shows and feeding interactions, London Zoo stands as an attraction “Not to miss”. From the … Continue Reading

Panchgani : Majestic Family trip

Indian Voyage Travel August 4, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

Meet the land of Strawberry, lush green meadows and waterfalls : Panchgani

Panchgani weekend getaway from Mumbai Pune

Life is like a waterfall, it is always on the move, sometimes turbulent, windy and sometimes with a peaceful flow. Indeed if I love Life, I need to be crazy for waterfalls! After all , my life is a synonym of waterfall!

Hey friends, so the next best part of our recent family trip after awesome Matheran was a scenic small hill station – Panchgani in Maharashtra. The freshness in the air, droplets kissing your faces , the pleasant aura and the breathtaking meadows was what described Panchgani … Continue Reading