We're Ankita & Mohit, couple bloggers from India who love to globetrot together. We prefer to do it in style, and discover some great wine and natural havens along the way. To reach us, please email Ankita@Trailstainedfingers.com.
Author: Trail-stained Fingers
Monkeys Galore at 25 Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin!
With cuddly toy monkeys as well as great apes beyond the hotel walls, 25 Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin offers a fascinating peek into the Berlin Zoo along with the unpolished and edgy artistic ethos characteristic of the 25 Hours hotels. …
Street Art at Ehrenfeld, Köln (Cologne)
Flea markets full of great deals, delicious food and peppy music are a regular fixture in Ehrenfeld, as are picturesque al fresco restaurants and boutique shops. But what drew us to this historic district is its reputation for edgy street …
10 Free Things to Do in Cologne
The city is world-famous for its cathedral and colognes and both feature on our list of top free things to do in Cologne. But there are many more hidden gems waiting for you - a botanical garden, Medieval gates and …
Offbeat Malaysia: Top 10 Travel Secrets
Malaysia is best known for dazzling cities like Kuala Lumpur and George Town. But there are so many offbeat treasures awaiting nature lovers and adventurers in this Asian country. We've put together a list of 10 gorgeous destinations that make …
24 Hours in Düsseldorf: A Quick Guide
While there are wonderful parks, forests and museums in the city as well, we focused our travels on the main historical, natural and architectural marvels. If you have 24 hours on hand like we did, you'd do well to soak …
25 Hours Hotel Das Tour: Düsseldorf’s Design Destination
If beautiful Parisian-themed rooms and a gorgeous rooftop bar and restaurant weren't enough lures, the newly opened 25 Hours Hotel Das Tour in Dusseldorf's Le Quartier Central comes packed with irresistible freebies and inimitable little touches that travellers will love.
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Living History at Museum Koenig, Bonn
Open since 1934, the Alexander Koenig Research Museum (ZFMK) is a museum of natural history and zoological research. It's named after the scholar who was generous enough to donate his entire collection of specimens. Incidentally, we chanced upon his place …
Summer Sojourns & Flea Markets at Freizeitpark Rheinaue
Freizeitpark translates to 'amusement park' in English and with hectares and hectares (160 to be precise) of football courts, seaside promenades, woody cycling tracks, a Japanese garden and picturesque bridges, it really is one.
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Kottenforst: The Whispering Woods of Bonn
Bonn is lucky enough to have its own 40 km² forest, intruding into many of its neighbourhoods such as Friesdorf, Ippendorf and Bad Godesberg. Kottenforst is actually the eastern part of Rhineland Nature Park, which stretches across North Rhine Westphalia, …
We Found Paradise at Godesberg Castle
A dark and silent path led us up the hill. On the way, we passed a serene cemetery. An ancient stillness hung in the air, pregnant with untold stories. We'd learn later that the castle is rumoured to be built …
13 Days in Bonn
We thought we'd miss the monsoons in Germany but this land is as rain-stung as tropical India. As we write, birds soar high into the splotchy sky and steady sheets of rain turn the playground outside our window into chocolatey …
Fine French Fare at Artisan, Sofitel Mumbai
French food is as beautiful as its people, perfumes and panache. On a balmy evening last month, we found ourselves at Artisan, the elegant French bistro housed inside Sofitel, BKC, Mumbai, waiting to sample the chef’s signature menu curated for …
Mekosha Spa, Kerala: Idyllic Ayurvedic Massage Retreat
The pristine Varkala Beach was our first introduction to Kerala, one of India’s most celebrated travel destinations. That was over five years ago. Today, Ayurvedic retreats have mushroomed all over God’s own country and every three to five star hotel …
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Learning to embrace the cold in Jungfrau, Switzerland
The first thing we asked when the opportunity to go to Jungfrau, Switzerland in December arose was – is it going to be too cold? Neither of us has any North-Indian blood in us and we’ve lived all our lives …
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Explore the Best of Jaipur in 3 Days
Named after its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), Jaipur is a vibrant city that never fails to charm. Buildings painted in bright hues of pink, shops offering lip smacking kachoris and rich faloodas, and bazaars that teem with exquisite …
