Category: Travel
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In conjunction with the team at GPSmyCity, we have decided to offer the following articles FREE to download on the GPSmyCity app for a limited time only. This one-time offer is to celebrate the launch of 5 articles being live on the GPSmyCity app. The following articles will be available to download on the GPSmyCity Read more
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Kolkata self-guided walking tour
As the former capital of British India, Kolkata has a special place in India’s history. Formerly known as Calcutta, the city gained prominence in the early 1700s after the establishment of Fort William by the British and became the centre of operations for the British East India Trading Company, which later developed into Company rule Read more
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Bengaluru self-guided walking tour
Known today as a modern tech hub, Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka state and one of the largest cities in India. Having once been a part of the Mysore kingdom under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, it later became the regional capital when the British took control and moved administrative functions to the area Read more
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Chennai self-guided walking tour
Formerly known as Madras, the metropolis that is now Chennai has played a key role in India’s history and has a strong cultural and religious heritage. This self-guided walking tour takes in some of the notable sites around the seafront area. I recommend completing this walk in the morning, as temperatures can get quite hot Read more
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A guide to public transport in Bangladesh – buses, trains and the Dhaka Metro
Historically, Bangladesh was connected by its waterways. Passenger boats known as ‘launches’ were a major form of public transport in Bangladesh, particularly to cities in the south of the country. However in recent years the construction of a number of bridges across the country’s vast river network has greatly reduced road travel times. While the Read more
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Crossing the Petrapole/Benapole border from Kolkata to Khulna
The Petrapole/Benapole border is the only land border between India and Bangladesh that is open for foreigners to cross. It’s also the only Bangladeshi land border which issues visa-on-arrival. We made the crossing between Kolkata and Khulna without any major problems in the end, although it did take most of the day. Read on for Read more
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A guide to bus and train travel in Sri Lanka – Kandy to Ella and more
Many visitors to Sri Lanka fall into the trap of forking out large amounts of money for expensive private transfers. While this may be the quickest and most convenient way to get around, it isn’t necessary at all. Sri Lanka’s relatively developed network of bus and train travel means that the whole island can be Read more
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Galle self-guided walking tour
By far the most intact colonial fortified city in Sri Lanka, Galle marks the location of the first Portuguese landing on Sri Lanka in the early 1500s. Following its capture by the Dutch in the 1640s, Galle was heavily fortified, briefly functioning as the capital and then becoming the major port of the Dutch East Read more
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Negombo self-guided walking tour
As the closest city to the nation’s main international airport, Negombo is a popular entry or exit point for visitors to Sri Lanka. With its touristic strip featuring a plethora of seafood restaurants and beachfront hotels, the city is favoured by many as a laid-back alternative to the bustling metropolis of Colombo. While it is Read more
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Practical tips for foreign travelers in Pakistan
Traveling in Pakistan is a great experience but is not without its challenges, be it adapting to the conservative culture or the varied climate. However Lahore, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan are easy enough to travel independently. People in Pakistan are generally warm, friendly and respectful towards foreigners, but there are some things that are worth keeping Read more