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A new way to cheat you at the pump Once again a fresh scam has been uncovered; we seem to learn something new everyday. This one has to do with the increasingly high cost of fuel for your vehicle and deserves special mention because it is so innovative. Honours go to one of the oldest and...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 03 March 2012
With modern four- and six-lane highways linking major towns, inexpensive rail links and excellent air connections, it is easy to make a 7-10-day tour to the beautiful province of Yunnan, says Jaideep Mukerji In the 12th January issue of Moneylife, I had written about my travels to...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 04 February 2012
Andalucia, with Flamenco dances, beautiful beaches, resorts and palaces and remnants of Moor culture, is often overlooked by tourists who don’t go beyond Madrid and Barcelona, Jaideep Mukerji explores Andalucia, with its main city of Seville, conjures up images of colourful Flamenco...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 07 January 2012
Also known as ‘the City of Eternal Spring’, Kunming is characterised by a diversity of cultures and varied topography, Jaideep Mukerji explores Connected by a short two-hour direct flight from Kolkata, Kunming, capital of China’s Yunnan province, is the nearest gateway to China—to begin...

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Naveena Israni 24 December 2011
Though Paris is a breathtakingly beautiful city, the place can be a stark revelation for first-time tourists. Enjoy its wonders with a sense of adventure, says Naveena Israni Few cities in Europe evoke such passionate response as Paris: snooty, sexy, fashionable and arrogant, in equal...

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Moneylife Digital Team 22 December 2011
Coupons, consumer electronics and comparison sites are the top three most popular sites in India with coupon sites witnessing a growth of 629% during last year Nearly 60% of online users in India visited a retail site in November 2011, with the number of online shoppers increasing 18% in...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 10 December 2011
Situated on the north-west of the Indian subcontinent, the picture-postcard beauty of Kashmir valley is breathtaking Recent newspaper reports that over a million tourists from different parts of India visited the Kashmir valley this summer set me reminiscing about my travels to this...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 17 November 2011
Jaideep Mukerji gives a glimpse of an ancient culture that is fast disappearing In a far corner of the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, tucked away amongst the folds of the middle Himalayas, are located the Kinnaur and Spiti valleys. The dramatic change in forest cover and...

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Despite media hype, air fares have not shot up if you book in advance. In any case, travelling by air has become extremely expensive, when you factor in all the add-on costs, as compared to when you travel by train. Here's a simple truth – in spite of all the media hype about rampant...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 05 November 2011
Jaideep Mukerji explores a wealth of history & grand architectural traditions and basks in a unique cultural experience—not too far from home A jewel of South Asian cultural heritage, the Kathmandu valley, is located a short flight away from India’s metros. Within less than a...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 20 October 2011
This country has a number of historical sites that cannot be covered in a single visit. Jaideep Mukerji brings you more on this shoe-shaped Mediterranean marvel In our previous issue (Moneylife, 6th October), we had given you a glimpse of Italy’s rich culture and history. Italy is a...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 06 October 2011
Located in southern Europe and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Italy is a country full of rich history and culture that amazes the world If there is one country that combines the best of history, culture and landscapes together with superlative cuisine and shopping, it is Italy. I...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 22 September 2011
Jaideep Mukerji visits an iconic state in the US which offers grand landscapes and endless opportunities to visit historic, cultural and scenic locations In the far northwest of the continental United States is located the state of Washington. Not to be confused with the American...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 08 September 2011
Spend a fortnight enjoying some grand mountain scenery along the curves of a river that defines India. You’ll capture the very soul of our country, The Garhwal region of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand has mythological and spiritual connections with Indian civilisation dating back...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 25 August 2011
McLeod Ganj is one of the fascinating parts of Himachal Pradesh with an elegant mixture of British heritage and Tibetan Buddhist tradition The north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is a colourful tapestry of different ethnic groups, religions and landscape, which vary from the...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 11 August 2011
Visited by millions of people every year, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon represent the grandest of spectacles that mankind and nature can provide Over the past many months, I have shared with you a number of travel destinations that may be thought of as being away from mainstream...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 28 July 2011
The capital of South Korea is a perfect example of the harmony between the past and the future Seoul, the capital as well as the largest city of South Korea, is a true megacity. Connected by a direct seven-hour long flight from Mumbai, the Seoul National Capital Area is the world’s...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 14 July 2011
Jaideep Mukerji explores this former Himalayan monarchy’s stunning mountain landscapes, rich Buddhist culture and relatively short distances—that make it an ideal destination for avid trekkers and travellers who want to savour the culture The Eastern Himalayas, dominated by the world’s...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 30 June 2011
This culturally rich and visually stunning part of northern India is dotted with landscapes of fertile green valleys, glacier-fed mountain rivers and high snow peaks Visited by hundreds of thousands of travellers every year, Himachal Pradesh is known for the popular destinations of...

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Jaideep Mukerji  and   Veeresh Malik 16 June 2011
Jaideep Mukerji stays clear of the well-trodden tourist paths of Thailand’s bustling capital and takes a leisurely river cruise—for a completely refreshing, different and adventurous look at one of Asia’s largest cities A city that is visited by thousands upon thousands of travellers...

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