
In Dubai, it is common to see these amazingly colourful and elegant birds - be it in villas or hotel gardens. But if you really want "personal" time with these birds, head to Zabeel Palace, Dubai. You will find them walking about, cool as can be, and even put up a show for you if you wait long enough!

The road that takes you to Khassab is interesting. The sea runs along on the left and high mountains stand firm on the right and the only way you can go is ‘ahead’.

Kep, a tiny sea-side town in Cambodia, once ruled by the French is often overlooked by tourists, because, apart from the lazy white beaches, Rabbit Island, an abandoned (or haunted) Bokor Palace and Hotel in Kampot, some caves, Kep National Park and pepper plantations - there is not much to hold a tourists attraction.

This book sums up my travels as a single Indian woman backpacker, its about persistence and lack of it, being foolish, scared and yet determined. It makes you want to travel.

Papua New Guinea has over a thousand different tribes, about 18 per cent of the country is urbanized and the rest is still covered with thick jungles. There is no road connection between one town and another - the only option is to fly.