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Specials:
BHARATPUR

In an Endangered Paradise
Keoladeo National Park, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO...
with over 300 species of birds....

DOEL TRIVEDI from Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur.

Globe-trotters: BHARATPUR, In an Endangered Paradise - Keoladeo National Park, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO... with over 300 species of birds. Words: DOEL TRIVEDI. Photographs: Amit Sahna

Mysore’s Imperial Dasara
PHOTO ESSAY: V C Ajilal captures the spirit of the annual Dasara festivities.

Sneak previews/reviews of
books and writings on travel, places and people.

Must-Save-Destinations Before They Die
Disappearing Destinations Authors: Kimberly Lisagor and Heather Hansen

Trekking with Masters Worlds to Explore
Editor: Mark Jenkins, National Geographic, 2007

Previous issue of Travelbird...

Kerala Tourism Minister asks for central assistance in two mega projects of the stateBest Western to open resort in Maldives by September 2009Emirates widens online payment options: partners with GlobalCollectAir India to stop operating 11 of its 20-year old Airbus 320s

Visit Kerala, Gods Own Country - Click to know more

PINK SLIP BLUES What about pink? The question sent shock waves in the desk. My teammates fell silent for a moment!

Go desi in London
Great music, great food, great ambiance and loads of fun. Visit the London Mela and get a taste of Asian arts, culture and creativity...

Get a Taste of Omani culture
Participate in what is known as the biggest cultural extravaganza of Oman. The Salalah Khareef Festival which lasts for...

Heaven has Come Near
Nestled in the Himalayas, with stunning snow peaked mountains and deep ravines, Shimla and Manali are the perfect summer...

The Biriyani Travelogue
The intercontinental and inter-cultural journey of Biryani, the Brand Ambassador of Indian Cuisine - Vijayalekshmi S writes

When She Goes Round
the World - "Stay safe, but don’t stay home" by Vijayalekshmi S

Journeywoman : The world at her feet - Pioneer website on women-travel
by Sherin Chandran

Profiles : Unwinding, the Olivia way - her Resort and Spa in Byron Bay by Sherin Chandran

25 Tips that make it
Easier for Women - some tips and tricks for travel by Vijayalekshmi S

How About a Gastronomic Hang-out in Nantes?
Rita Golden Gelman from Nantes, France

Resort Review of the month

Banasura - Earth in the shape of a 'resort'
Travelbird team is the first guests to Asia’s largest earth resort.

The funny and the strange from the travel circuits.

Cows love the Opera!
The Mysterious case of Tadpole showers
World’s most expensive curry. And more fun...

What's new in product line... Stay up-to-date...

Louis Vuitton Trunks and Bags beach towel
The new Sony W Series DSC-W220/S.
Eva Solo. And more.

Kids fly free to Dubai - a fantastic summer holiday offer from Emirates

Spectacular new offers on Travelocity, 50% off on all flights to Goa and more...

On-board and in-flight experiences of travelers...

Sky King - Kingfisher, New Delhi-Bengaluru flight by Abdul Latheef Nalakath and more.

Travel Takes from
the celebrity world

Nomad in Love with Barcelona
Rita Golden Gelman - A well-known writer and a self- proclaimed nomad

Guest Articles and Columns

Journey to the Phallus Temple - Bhutan
Post card from the Land of Happiness
by Aby Tharakan

If Winter Comes...
It’s snowing. It’s cold. Trees and streets are covered with snow. Days are shorter and cold; nights are chilly. But winter is not without fun. If you missed it this year, never let it go next time.