Articles by Preeti Verma Lal
International Jazz Day: Discover rare jazz records, culture in New Orleans
The annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival runs until May 4, 2025. Tickets available on their official website.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 11:36 AM IST
StudyAdelaide launches Employment Connect to help global students secure jobs
StudyAdelaide’s Employment Connect including Job Shop connects international students into part-time, casual and volunteer roles.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:42 PM IST
Heading to Europe this summer? Some handy tips every traveller must know
Planning a holiday in Europe this summer? Here are all the handy tips about visas, currency exchange, City Pass, Visitor’s tax and more for a seamless holiday.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 08:30 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
A date with Tabasco, the world’s favourite hot sauce
In 1868, Tabasco, world’s favourite hot sauce was born in Louisiana’s Avery Island. Nearly 157 years later, Tabasco now produces 700,000 sauce bottles a day.
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 10:42 AM IST
Kuala Lumpur: Of fireflies, street art and all kinds of rotis
A food lover’s paradise, a street art lover’s haven, Kuala Lumpur is also one of the best places in Asia to see a huge colony of fireflies.
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 03:42 PM IST
New Orleans Mardi Gras: Beads, masks, floats & an extravaganza like no other
Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:27 PM IST
Want to stay in The White Lotus luxe hotels? Get ready for an expensive holiday
The White Lotus is redefining luxury travel. Droves are heading to Koh Samui for a holiday inspired by the show. Want to be one of them? Here’s what to know.
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 04:08 PM IST
Scholarships for Indians at University of Manchester and University of Leeds
The University of Manchester and the University of Leeds are offering several scholarships, a few exclusively for Indian students
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 08:11 AM IST
Maharashtra Eco Glamping: Perfect getaway from urban chaos
With pretty tents, pods, great food, water sports activities, workshops and rural food tour, Maharashtra’s first riverside Eco Glamping in Nashik is a must-do.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 01:41 PM IST
Enrol in Classes Internationales for direct access to 200 courses in France
Know more about direct access to over 200 academic programs taught in French, join the online Classes Internationales Education Fair on February 8.
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 08:04 AM IST
National Customs Day: A peek into India’s only Customs & GST Museum in Goa
National Customs Day: Housed in a 400-year old building, Goa’s Customs & GST Museum is the only one of its kind in India. Here’s a quick peek into this museum.
Published on Jan 26, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Nothing Day: The importance of doing nothing
January 16 is Nothing Day, an ‘un-event’ day when people can just sit without celebrating, observing or honouring anything.
Published on Jan 16, 2025 07:05 AM IST
Study Abroad: Healthcare and Humanities are most sought-after programs
Globally, the demand for healthcare professionals has grown exponentially and international students are now opting for healthcare & humanities programs.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Rann Utsav: Art & culture comes alive in a salt desert
On until March 15, 2025, Rann Utsav is an unforgettable celebration of traditional art, craft & culture of Kachchh.
Published on Dec 25, 2024 04:23 PM IST
UCL’s collaboration with IISc, IIT-D & AIIMS to open more doors for students
UCL's collaboration with Indian institutions is opening opportunities for students including collaborative PhDs, faculty exchanges, research fellowships.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 07:53 AM IST
Newcastle Univ’s Business and CS programs are most popular for Indian students
Newcastle University has several active partnerships with higher-education institutions in India & offers several scholarships to Indian students.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 01:52 PM IST
Budget travel guide: How to visit Kazakhstan in less than ₹1.10 lakh
A quick getaway from India, Kazakhstan has stunning landscapes, ancient cities, vast steppes and is also a great skiing destination.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Budget travel guide: How to visit Malaysia in less than ₹1.35 lakh
A quick getaway from India, in 2023, Malaysia was the third most visited country in Asia and ranked 35th by the WEF's 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:50 PM IST
Budget travel guide: Bali in less than ₹1.30 lakh
Known as ‘island of the gods’, Bali was named #2 in the top destinations in the world, according to TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards of 2024.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:52 PM IST
Budget travel guide: Bhutan in less than ₹1.25 lakh
Bhutan is the perfect budget getaway with great food, fascinating monasteries & even a temple where you get blessed with a consecrated wooden phallus.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Budget Travel guide: How to visit Vietnam in less than ₹1.25 lakh
Bustling cities, pretty landscape, deep caves, historic old towns, and hill-tribe villages, Vietnam is a budget-friendly, easily accessible holiday destination.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Budget travel guide: How to visit Sri Lanka in less than ₹1 lakh
With fascinating cultural attractions, sacred pilgrimage sites, and laid-back beach towns, Sri Lanka is the ideal holiday destination for a budget traveller.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 11:50 AM IST
Study Abroad: The Pros & Cons of the Top 5 Student Towns in Germany
Planning to study in Germany? Know all about the pros & cons of the country’s biggest student towns.
Published on Nov 22, 2024 05:52 PM IST
The sweet comeback tale of Chandni Chowk’s 234-year old Ghantewala
Ghantewala, the beloved 234-year old sweet shop is back in business. Check out the journey, from Mughal era to the modern time.
Published on Nov 15, 2024 01:26 PM IST
Budget travel guide: How to visit Thailand in less than ₹1 lakh
With visa-free entry and short-duration flights, Thailand is the perfect holiday destination for budget travellers. Here's how you can travel under ₹1 lakh.
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 06:58 PM IST
Budget travel guide: How to visit Istanbul in less than ₹1.25 lakh
With less than ₹1.25 lakh in your pocket, explore Istanbul - the Turkish city of stunning architecture, good food and great shopping. Here's how
Published on Nov 10, 2024 07:18 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
Budget travel guide: How to visit Maldives in less than ₹1.25 lakh
Maldives may seem like an expensive tropical gateway but here's how you can get the best of it on a budget.
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 06:55 PM IST
View: Yes! Goa is now really awful for tourists
Travellers ranting about Goa are right—the state has lost its sheen as a holiday destination. It is also terribly expensive.
Published on Nov 08, 2024 02:29 PM IST
7 things to do in Helsinki, world’s most sustainable travel destination
Helsinki, the Finnish capital, has been ranked #1 in the latest Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index.
Published on Nov 02, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Budget travel guide: How to visit Abu Dhabi in less than ₹1.5 lakh
Explore Abu Dhabi's attractions like Ferrari World and Louvre Abu Dhabi, while enjoying local cuisine at traditional eateries, all on a budget.
Published on Oct 30, 2024 02:50 PM IST