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In Morocco, there are lots of interesting things to do. If you are planning to visit Morocco then this is the best time to plan your trip. You will get transformed into a medieval world when traveling to Morocco or Marrakech. In this blogpost we will see 15 Things to do in Morocco however limiting this list to just 15 things to do in Morocco is extremely tough. There are so many interesting things to do in morocco and every age group has something interesting to do.

You will fall in love with Morocco almost every hour as you will be experiencing interesting things to do in Morocco. This North African country will keep you spellbound with its beauty. If you are a history aficionado then Morocco will have endless things to do for you.

Let's delve into the mysteries of Morocco and see the Top 15 things to do in Morocco.

15 Things to Do in Morocco

The list of 15 things to do in Morocco is not in any particular order. For these things to do in morocco it is advisable to take help of a local tour company. The local transport in Morocco is not that great and dependable so you should book day tours in advance.

Road trips in Europe are made of dreams. A road trip in Europe can unfold so many sides of unseen Europe. Just imagine you driving on straight roads, with Sweet Home Alabama playing and seeing the European countryside. We have all seen in movies, however now you can live your dream in one of the best road trips in Europe.

Escape and Discover the most beautiful places and landscapes on a Road Trip in Europe. So what are you waiting for tank up your car and get it ready for amazing road trips. Shoestring Travel has brought you a list of 25 Best Road Trips in Europe you can do now.

These road trips have been hand-picked by travel bloggers across the world so be rest assure you will have an amazing time on these road trips.

If you don't want to go on a road trip then Shoestring Travel has got you covered. You can check 32 Best day Trips in Europe which you can travel to by train or public transport. If you are interested in Hiking then check this amazing list of 40 Best Hikes in Europe.

If you are wanting for more and want to explore some hidden destinations or offbeat destinations in Europe then check is an exciting list of 15 Offbeat Places in Europe.

Let's jump into the list of 25 best road trips in Europe straight away.

Day Trips in Europe can reveal lots of hidden gems and secret locations which will be hard to find in the cities. Day trips in Europe provide a glimpse into the beautiful countryside and way of life in Europe. While I travel to Europe I ensure I always keep one day in hand in a city just to explore the country on various day trips.

Day trips in Europe can be done so easily thanks to the Day passes of Eurail. You needn't always have a car or book a car for yourself. You can easily hop on to a train and enjoy the various sights in Europe on a Day Trip. Apart from trains for Day Trips in Europe, you can always take a bus as well. Busses in Europe are extremely comfortable and punctual. The best part of taking a bus during your day trip is that you can see the countryside in Europe.

So to travel more and explore Europe we asked Travel Bloggers across the world to pick up their favorite destinations for Day Trips in Europe. The below list is specially handpicked by travel bloggers across the world and will surely keep you spellbound.

By the way apart from these destinations, if you are into hiking you can check the post of 40 Best Hikes in Europe and if the below list makes you want for more check 15 Hidden or Off Beat Destinations in Europe.

Without wasting further time lets see what the Travel Bloggers across the world have for you for Best Day Trips in Europe.

Visiting the tribes of Northeast India should on everybody's list of travel. India is a hotspot of some pristine, beautiful destinations and people. Among all the less explored regions of our country, Northeast India is the least explored of all.

Northeast India is one of the beautiful sides of India which needs more exploration and people should be more aware of the pristine beauty of Northeast India. The beauty of Northeast India needs to be praised in all its manifestations. Northeast India has approximately 150+ tribes with unique cultures, dialects, and rituals. Not all tribes in northeast India can be visited however in this guide of visiting tribes of Northeast India we will explore the famous tribes of northeast India who can be visited. This guide to visiting the tribes of northeast India will help you know more about the tribes in the North East and their cultures and traditions.

Best Hikes in Europe is the list of most beautiful hiking trails in Europe for all kinds of difficulty levels. Its time to go back to nature and do some hikes and get fitter. These Best Hikes in Europe is a curated list of hikes in Europe from various travel bloggers across the globe.

For most of the travelers, Europe is all about beautiful cities, history, and culture. However, very few people know that Europe has got a few of the world's best hiking trails. The hikes in Europe are breathtakingly beautiful offering your perfect scenery and great opportunities for landscape photography.

250 Photography Quotes from Famous Photographers

Photography quotes from famous photographers can teach us a lot. This blogpost which captures 230 photography quotes from famous photographers can not only teach you many things but also become a ready list that you can use to post photography quotes on Instagram or any Social Media.

I have been photographing for almost 12 years now and I often read these quotes and get inspired. Some basic quotes like " A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into." by Ansel Adams can teach us a lot. As a photographer when I read these Photography quotes these always remind me to look beyond the obvious while taking a photograph.

These 250 Photography Quotes will surely inspire you. My suggestion is to go through every photography quotes and ponder upon the deeper meaning. Trust me these photography quotes will help you to learn a lot.

Easy Indian Food Recipes from 28 States which You can Make at Home - Let's Travel across India through Indian Food recipes which you can easily make at home. When we can't travel in India the best way to travel across India is through culinary experiences from the Indian states.

With these 77 recipes for Indian food you are found to become a master chef at home, you will become the star of your home. This blogpost also consists of Traditional Indian food recipes. These Indian recipes don't take much time to prepare and you can prepare new Easy Indian Food every day for the next 2.5 months and will not get bored eating the same thing every day.

The lists of Easy Indian Food recipes are handpicked so that the ingredients are easily available to cook most of the Indian dishes and it doesn't take a long time to prepare this Indian food at home. The list Indian Food Recipes are listed statewise and are in chronological order. These easy Indian food recipe might not have originated from the state but is easily available food and one of the most popular Indian food in that state.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway also is known as the Darjeeling Toy Train is not a journey but a blend of myriad emotions. Every person who plans to visit North Bengal should experience the Darjeeling Toy Train journey once in his lifetime. This Darjeeling Himalayan railway journey is nothing like other train journeys you would have taken.
Its a romance with Darjeeling.

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Why Ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway or the Darjeeling Toy Train

Darjeeling Toy Train or Darjeeling Himalayan Railway journey is a journey of a lifetime. The journey is like a romance of the early 19th Century. You get to hear the sweet sound "Chuk chuk" of the toy train while you play with the whiff of the cold air of Darjeeling.

Chinatown in Bangkok is the ultimate food paradise. This Chinatown in Bangkok guide contains Food in Chinatown, Things to do in Chinatown in Bangkok, and everything about Chinatown in Bangkok. Every time I travel to Bangkok, I make it a point to visit Chinatown of Bangkok just for the food. Chinatown in Bangkok is unique as it is a blend of Thai & Chinese food. If you are thinking that in Chinatown of Bangkok that you get only Chinese Food then let me tell you, that you are wrong. You get every kind of cuisine starting from Thai to Chinese and Chinatown in Bangkok offers amazing seafood and few exotic foods like fish fins.

Chinatown Bangkok Guide Food and Things To Do

This blog post is the ultimate guide for navigating Chinatown in Bangkok while you taste the amazing food and also see some unique sites in Chinatown of Bangkok. Trying out various options of food that Chinatown in Bangkok has to offer you is a must. Before we delve deeper and get lost in the tantalizing taste of the food we should know the history behind the place. By the way, it is on Yaowarat Road.

History of Chinatown in Bangkok

Approximately 1400 years ago, the Chinese people from the provinces of Guangxi & Yunnan started migrating south. They migrated to the Northern Regions of Thailand.

The Tai people brought Chinese influence to Thai Cuisine. The world-famous Pad Thai is influenced by Chinese immigrants. The real name of Pad Thai is Kway Teow Phat Thai. "Kway Teow" is a Chinese word in a Chinese dialect which means rice noodles, and the entire name means stir-fried rice noodles Thai-style. Noodles and stir-frying are very Chinese, and immigration of the Chinese people brought the style of cooking to Siam. Flavors like tamarind, palm sugar, and chilies were the Thai twists.

Charak Gajan Festival in West Bengal has to be one of the most unique festivals. People often call it as Charak Gajan festival however these are two different kinds of a ritual known as Charak & Gajan. However, for the ease of reading in this blog, I will refer to it as the Charak Gajan festival. The festivals of Charak Gajan is celebrated on the last two days of the month of Chaitra just before the Bengali New Year. Poila Boishak or Bengali New Year falls in the mid of April and thus Charak Gajan festival is celebrated from 11th-14th April every year.

Origin & History of Charak Gajan Festival

Offbeat Destinations or places in Europe are something yet to be explored and the beauty of the places can be enjoyed devoid of tourists. I love Europe as a continent however most of the known places are over touristy. Hence before traveling to any country I always search for Offbeat Destinations. Not necessarily I find offbeat destinations before traveling however sometimes I discover offbeat destinations while on the move from the locals.

You can find offbeat destinations in your country too. Once this lockdown is over, travel to an offbeat destination in any country to enjoy the pure form of culture & nature. The offbeat destinations in a country offer you to experience the life, culture and interact with the local from close quarters. If you are in love with photography you will also get to capture some unique photographs at these offbeat destinations.

How to save money for travel is a question which many people ponder on. There are many ways to save money for travel. Small changes in our life or the way we live can help us to save a lot of money to travel. In this blogpost, we will discuss how to save money for travel.

After hearing that I have traveled to 26 countries, 5 Wonders of the World, 3 Continents and 23 states in India , people often ask me :

How can they save money for travel?

Well, this will automatically fall in place when you have the intent to travel. Once you plan that you want to travel and you have finalized where to travel the next step is to find out the approximate cost of traveling.

Just follow the below 20 tips on How to Save money for travel and you have enough money to go to your dream destination.

How to Save Money for Travel

I know many people who want to go to a particular place and try to save money to get the experience however due to certain constraints they are never able to save the money and end up going nowhere.

So how do I save money for travel?

NO, You don't have to downgrade your lifestyle to save money.

You can enjoy life and still save a huge amount for travelling. The following are my few personal tips

Long Weekend Holidays are special for people who have corporate jobs. By taking one or a maximum of two leaves we get almost Four to Five days leaves to travel. Every year I make a calendar for Long weekend holiday for myself and plan my travels in advance. This year I thought of sharing this Long weekend Holiday Calendar for 2020 so that you can benefit and plan your holidays too.

If you are from Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore then this Long Weekend Holiday Calendar will help you to plan your perfect vacation during Long weekends in India. A small note before I start the local festival holidays may vary based on your company or state. However, I have taken into account the holidays given in 2020 by a few top companies in India. I have suggested the places where you should ideally based on the season however you always have an option to reshuffle the places where you want to travel during these Long weekend holidays in 2020.

So let’s begin the planning for Long weekend holidays in 2020.

If you want the PDF version of the Long Weekend Holiday Calendar , CLICK HERE to Download for Free.

Its Christmas in Kolkata and it is the time again the city of joy decks ups in beautiful lights. Christmas and New Year in Kolkata is special just like Durga Puja and until you are in Kolkata during Christmas you will not be able to get a feel of it.

Christmas in Kolkata is the time when people of Kolkata have yummylicious cakes, party the old colonial way and just have fun. This fun atmosphere extends from Christmas to New Year in Kolkata. There are lots of things to do in Kolkata during Christmas and New Year. If you plan to spend your Christmas or New Year in Kolkata then keep on reading the blog as Shoestring Travel brings exciting things to do during Christmas and New Year.

Have you ever entered into a Time Machine where time has stopped approximately 300 years back? Bari Kothi is a living time machine where, as soon as you enter you will be transformed into an era of Nawabs. Bari Kothi is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in Azimganj, Murshidabad which has been painstakingly restored to its lost glory. Bari Kothi welcomes you with its majestic Corinthian and Doric columns and lights from beautiful chandeliers. You take a small step inside Bari Kothi and you can’t miss the long corridors, beautiful checkered floor, antique furniture and to keep you company there is a library with old books. Bari Kothi has everything to take you back to the era when the aristocracy was Royal. If you want to get a royal experience Bari Kothi is the perfect luxury heritage hotel in India and is one of the best heritage hotels in India.

Bari Kothi is own by the Dhudhoria family and built by Rai Bahadur Budh Sing Dudhoria who belonged to the Sheherwali community. Before you time travel through Bari Kothi it’s important to understand the Sheherwali community. Understanding the Sheherwali community will help you appreciate the nuances of the Unique Luxury Heritage Hotel – Bari Kothi.

Murshidabad Silk : The story of the golden threads. Most of the people relate the place- Murshidabad with Siraj Ud Daulah & Murshidabad Silk. Murshidabad has witnessed a golden legacy of innumerable important historical events that changed the history of India. Murshidabad is the second largest silk producing district in West Bengal. The position of Murshidabad near the Bhagirathi river made the town an important center for Silk Trade. Muslin, Jamdani and Baluchari Butidar Sarees from Murshidabad can be found in the Art Galleries of the Indian Museum in Kolkata, too.

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Tanayesh Talukdar
Travel Blogger & Photographer

An avid traveller & photographer always on the lookout for unique destinations,culture & food.At last count I had traveled to 26 countries across 5 continents.

Through this travel blog Shoestring Travel I intend to bring travel stories & travel itineraries so that people can pursue their wanderlust on a budget.
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15 Things to Do in Morocco

Why Ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway or the Darjeeling Toy Train

History of Chinatown in Bangkok

Origin & History of Charak Gajan Festival

How can they save money for travel?

How to Save Money for Travel

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