Those in the know are aware of a couple of hot spots to escape to, so here are my four favourite day trips from Chennai!
4 great day trips from Chennai
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Tim Blight
Mahan: an oasis in the Iranian desert
Just outside Mahan, Iran, the stunning Bagh-e Shahzade gardens are like being transported to another world for a while.
Ghanta Ghar: Marking time in Faisalabad
The modern consequences of the British Raj are plain to see in Faisalabad, home to Ghanta Ghar.
Building Sydney; opportunities of the moment
The solutions are still very much viable; in each case, public transport stands to improve the livelihood of Sydneysiders and enhance Sydney’s liveability.
14 best day trips from Melbourne
There are so many unique destinations within a short drive of the city centre, so here are my nominations for the 14 best day trips from Melbourne!
Yazd, the oldest town on Earth?
Yazd, possibly the oldest town on Earth, is an important centre for the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism.
Chowing down in the Hunza Valley
The Hunza Valley is the place many believe was the inspiration for Shangri-La, the mythical utopia described in James Hilton’s 1933 novel Lost Horizon.
Introducing Passu
Passu is a tiny hamlet in the far north of Pakistan, near a group of mountains known as the Cathedral Range.
Esfahan’s Si-o-se Bridge: Soul Food
Esfahan is a place to focus on art, literature and the finer things in life; and the best place to forget your worldly concerns is Si-o-Se Bridge.